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Feasting on the Word: Children's Sermons

Feasting on the Word: Children's Sermons is a valuable resource for pastors and church leaders who seek guidance on delivering meaningful and engaging children's sermons. Written by Christian educator Carol Wehrheim, the series provides practical suggestions for preparing and presenting sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary.

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Sparkhouse

Sparkhouse is a Christian publishing company that creates innovative, engaging faith formation resources for children, youth, and adults. Their curriculum is designed to make faith accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for learners of all ages. Sparkhouse offers various curricula, such as Frolic (for preschoolers), Whirl and Holy Moly (for elementary-aged kids), Connect (for preteens), and Re:form (for teens), among others. Each curriculum aims to help churches and families foster spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and discipleship in creative, age-appropriate ways.

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We Are KidMin

Looking for resources that won't bore your kids, overwhelm your parents, and scare your volunteers?

We Are KidMin makes it easy to transform ordinary moments into sacred, faith-building connections.

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Narrative Lectionary

The Narrative Lectionary is a structured calendar of Scripture readings designed for use in worship, focusing on a single main text each Sunday, along with an accompanying text. Unlike traditional lectionaries that often include multiple passages, the Narrative Lectionary emphasizes a narrative approach, guiding congregations through major biblical stories from creation in the Old Testament to the Gospels and through to the Acts and Letters by Pentecost.

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Stuck

The authors aim to empower clergy by highlighting the systemic issues within ministry, encouraging congregations to offer better support, and inspiring seminaries to adapt their training programs. "Stuck" is recommended for anyone interested in understanding and transforming the landscape of modern ministry.

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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.

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Season of Creation

Season of Creation fosters ecumenical unity among Christians by inviting 2.2 billion believers worldwide to collectively reflect on their relationship with the Creator and the natural world. Held from September 1st to October 4th, this period serves as a time for spiritual renewal and encourages participants to engage in environmental action, reinforcing the importance of stewardship for our planet.

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Pro Church Tools

Pro Church Tools is a multimedia company founded by Brady Shearer, dedicated to helping churches navigate the intersection of faith and digital technology. Pro Church Tools aims to equip churches with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations and their communities in this digital age. Pro Church Tools provides various resources, including downloads, podcasts, video content, and software all designed to help church leaders and teams master digital communication.

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Music Care

Music Care is a social enterprise focused on enhancing caregiving experiences through the strategic use of music. It aims to transform care by empowering both formal and informal caregivers to integrate music into their daily practice, thereby enriching the caregiving experience. This approach has reached over 6,000 caregivers and is grounded in research demonstrating the positive effects of music on physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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