(Un)Check the Bulletin- Reimaging Church Communication
“For more information, please check the bulletin…” How many times have you heard that instruction at church? More important, how
February 12, 2024
Category: faith formation
Leadership Development
Life Is the Curriculum
When you think about the families in your congregation, what do you hope they can become? If you consider
February 5, 2024
faith formation
What We’re Learning: 3 Unsung Heroes
The old saying goes: “The church is always one generation away from extinction.” Typically, we use that sort of “fear
February 1, 2024
Jim LaDoux
Why Listening Is Our First Priority
In our research work with churches across the country, we’ve “discovered” an obvious truth all over again—listening to people
January 29, 2024
faith formation
Back to the Beauty
Normal Rockwell’s best-known illustration is called “Freedom from Want”—I guarantee you’ve seen it before. It’s the quintessential Thanksgiving meme. But
December 21, 2023
Jim LaDoux
The Path Back to Articulate, Passionate Faith
Princeton Theological Seminary professor Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean has explored the emerging ramifications of a lack of passion and faith
December 21, 2023
faith formation
Where Are Our Children?
How is the mission of the church, first handed to us by Jesus, defining and shaping our ministries? For example,
December 21, 2023
faith formation
The Programification of the Church
I know, “program-ification” is not a real word. One of our Vibrant Faith Coaches, the Rev. Erik Samuelson, made that
December 20, 2023
faith formation
The Way We Look at Parents
It’s a sad-but-true reality—we often see parents primarily as our church volunteers, not the faith-forming leaders of their families and
December 20, 2023
Coaching Parents to Accompany Kids’ Spiritual Journey
In our rapidly changing landscape, church leaders face the profound challenge of establishing and nurturing meaningful connections with parents and
November 13, 2023