Sacred Ordinary Days
A fresh approach, holistic tools, and time-honoured resources to help you grow in Christ-likeness—and help the church come together—through intentional Christian spiritual formation
Think Orange
The Orange Theory is built on the concept of blending two influential forces—home and church—to foster vibrant, holistic faith in the next generation. Represented by the colour red, the home symbolizes the love, warmth, and personal investment parents and caregivers bring to a child’s faith journey. The church, symbolized by yellow, provides the light of wisdom, guidance, and communal support through teachings and relationships with mentors and peers. When combined, these two colors create orange, a dynamic partnership where church and home work together to create a cohesive, impactful faith experience. This approach encourages church leaders to align with parents as primary faith influencers, equipping them to reinforce biblical values and support spiritual growth at home. By leveraging both environments, the Orange Theory aims to build resilient, relational, and service-oriented faith in children and youth.
Yale Divinity School (free resources)
Yale Divinity School (YDS) offers a variety of free resources through its Center for Continuing Education, designed to support churches, clergy, laity, and anyone interested in theological exploration. These resources include podcasts, online courses, video lectures, and small group study materials aimed at expanding understanding of Christian theology, biblical studies, and leadership.
Faith Forward
Faith Forward is reimagining children’s and youth ministry through forward-thinking approaches to faith formation, community, and theological engagement. Faith Forward equips leaders to nurture young people’s spirituality in ways that are inclusive, contextually aware, and responsive to contemporary challenges. Faith Forward’s mission is to inspire ministry practices that cross traditional boundaries, support diverse expressions of faith, and foster resilience, justice, and compassion in young people.
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) offers a variety of resources designed to guide seekers on the contemplative path, including Daily Meditations from Richard Rohr, podcasts that explore contemplative spirituality and social justice, online education through self-paced courses on mystical and contemplative traditions, and live events that focus on deepening prayer practices and compassionate action.
Sticky Faith
Sticky Faith is a comprehensive strategy aimed at helping parents and ministry leaders actively nurture the spiritual growth of young people, ensuring that their faith endures into adulthood. Recognizing that nearly 50% of students abandon their faith after graduating high school, Sticky Faith highlights the critical role parents play as primary influences on their children's spiritual lives. Developed by the Fuller Youth Institute, Sticky Faith is grounded in extensive research involving over 500 young people, 100 churches, and 50 families, providing practical resources for fostering long-term faith.
Spiritual Elder Care
Spiritual Eldercare, founded by Chaplain Elisa Bosley, offers free resources designed to support the spiritual needs of elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The platform provides a variety of dementia-friendly materials, including Bible studies, worship services, and sing-along hymns, tailored to foster meaningful spiritual engagement.
Bible Project
Bible Project provides invaluable tools for ministry leaders, educators, and individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. By offering a variety of accessible and engaging resources, they help foster a lifelong journey of exploring Scripture and its transformative power.