Christian education
Who was Henrietta Mears?
A new biography of the woman who shaped the men who shaped modern evangelicalism
How I used Minecraft with my catechism group
Instead of memorizing Luther’s theology, the kids built churches that embodied it.
4 Bible storybooks that leave space for children’s imagination
In God's kingdom, sometimes less is more.
A child’s faith before and after Sandy Hook
Tain Gregory was new to Sandy Hook Elementary School when the mass shooting happened, but the faith that helped him respond had been a long time in the making.
From inertia to (small) action
Mai-Anh Le Tran bravely jumps into the space where theory meets practice.
by Kat Banakis
The yin and yang of being small
Children have unique needs for both freedom and protection.
Equipped for your needs: My church's magical supply closet
On the seventh floor of Hogwarts, Harry Potter and his friends discover a magical room. My church contains such a room.
Joyful noises: A worship service with children of all abilities
Part church, part support network for families, Salvage Garden strives to create a space where all are welcome.
What reaches children? The Sunday school challenge
Churches need to take time to discern their particular Christian formation mission. Only then can they choose curricular resources to support this.
Family affair: Rich Melheim on how faith is formed
"Parents are the most important faith guides, mentors and
teachers a kid will ever have."
Pretending the Bible: A children's ministry of play
The children from our church walked into the synagogue quietly. But
when the rabbi invited them to look at the ark containing the Torah scroll, they lost all reserve.
Sister Moon: Family time with St. Francis
It’s official: our entire household is obsessed with outer space. Our children have a solar system hanging over their beds, our upstairs hallway is graced by images of the Milky Way, and when nighttime falls, glow-in-the-dark planets sing an eventide song of praise to the God who made them all and yet is mindful of one little family staring up in wonder.