Summer church camps are often known for signature events such as campfires, sing-alongs and swimming. But some camps are igniting newfound appeal in outdoor ministry by expanding their roster of…
Children today are, as we well know, increasingly tech-savvy. They are practically born with iPads in their hands, and, yes, they bring them to worship. We are often slow, congregationally…
The sacredness of nature and the preciousness of childhood are intersecting in a nationally recognized manner at St. Mark Lutheran Preschool in Charlottesville, Va. This spring the preschool became a…
Because liturgy is a way of living God’s story, giving our human response to that story and sharing that story, the more we expand our worship life, the richer we…
More than attendance The purpose of including and encouraging children in church—as well as their parents—is not to “improve our numbers.” It’s to get the gospel into the marrow of…
My daughter and I argue—a lot. It’s not simply because Zoey is 13, and I’m not. We argue because I encourage Zoey to call me out, push back and ask…
The book of Jonah takes up exactly two pages in my Bible. But as with many parts of God’s word, just a little bit can alter the course of a…
I often hear churchgoing baby boomers like me say, “We don’t have any children in our church.” The implications are sad and clear: Our congregation won’t continue long beyond us….
Amid the trend of online monthly box subscription services, Amanda Monroe thought there should be one to help spark faith conversations between family members. The 29-year-old director of children’s and…
Are you looking to make the most out of summer with your family? Are you interested in deepening your faith? Summers can be long for families with kids home from…
It was a familiar scene for me as the pastor, newly married: “So, Pastor, when are you planning on having kids?” “You don’t feel well? (Big smile.) Oh, I can…
A year ago, the following sentiment is not one I would’ve predicted I’d be expressing this Father’s Day: Martin Luther and the birth and infancy of my second child will…
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