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Our Promise to Baptized Children - a brief helpful article from Living Lutheran, written by PhD. Dawn Rundman, Director of Faith Formation and Assistant Director of ELCA Relations for Augsburg Fortress.

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ELCA Children, Youth and Family Ministry Network - The ELCA Youth Ministry Network exists to strengthen and empower adult youth ministry leaders in service to Christ as a part of God's mission.
Building Faith - An Episcopalian website that curates tons of resources and offered by the Center for Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, connected with Forma.
PRC-Practical Resources for Churches -
They look for practical, cost effective solutions for each request in walking alongside a congregation.  No question is too large or too small.  You are gonna wanna especially check out their free regular webinars!
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Children's Ministry Toolk Kit - from the Reformed Church.  Children’s ministry leaders are faith activators. They form faith-nurturing relationships while providing space for children to experience God as they hear and respond to God’s story in ways that are specifically geared to their ages and developmental stages.

Yale Youth Ministry Instititute - Our Mission is to promote adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches.
Milestones Ministry - Provides congregations and households with products, seminars/instruction, and coaching to nurture the Christian faith and reach out to others with the love of God in Christ. 
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Peer Leadership Ministry - led by Lyle Griner
What will transform your ministry? 
Relationships and leadership!
 
​With early teen, HS, Young Adult and College resources, you are going to want to check this out!

Christian Education Network of the ELCA - Lutheran Christian Educators supporting lifelong faith formation in the home and congregation; specializing in mentoring.
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Luther Seminary offers a FREE School for Lay Ministry Learning Communities. ​From preaching and teaching to providing pastoral care or designing worship, lay leaders serve their congregations in a variety of roles – often without the theological background or seminary degrees their colleagues may have. With the School for Lay Ministry, you’ll spend an entire year immersed in engaging course studies, new ideas, and a vibrant learning community of peers.

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The Ministry Lab curates and creates resources to generate experimentation and innovation in diverse ministry settings by pooling the wisdom and resources of the Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church, Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, The Synod of Lakes and Prairies (PCUSA), and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.

Also Remember...

Good Teaching Includes Staying Informed:

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Fuller Youth Institute has a book out called "Growing Young:  Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church"

Wondering about Wondering?? - Read this short article by DWELL to better understand the IMPORTANCE of wondering.

Opened April  24th 2023
​Closed June 12th 2023

ELCA Ministry with Children Grant:

ELCA Purpose:  Activate each of us, so that more people 
know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice, and love.

Ministry
with Children of the ELCA serves under Christian Community, Leadership and Mission.

Christian Community and Leadership Purpose:  Recruit, train, and deploy leaders who will establish and grow Christian Communities 

Ministry with Children Grants are for ELCA partners that engage in faith formation with and for children (birth through age 11) that further the ELCA's mission and purpose.

The grant proposal must follow one of the following topics.
  1. ELCA schools and early learning centers that promote the gospel in the week-day ministry setting.
  2. Ministries reaching out to underserved populations, including but not limited to economically impoverished and Queer communities.  
  3. Training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as it relates to children.
  4. Rewilding the classroom by nurturing outdoor awareness, interaction and increased green initiatives.
  5. Educational materials and resources to help with understanding Lutheranism, the Bible, theology or spirituality.
  6. Scholarship money for continuing education for lay leaders/staff to attend events vital to their ministry with children.​
Requirements:
  1.  Read through Grant Information, above.
  2. Apply through Grantmaker.
  3. At the end of a year, provide a written and video testimony along with pictures regarding use of the grant money and its impact on your ministry.
​Senior Recognition Ideas 
(English and En Espanol)
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27 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year

Graduation Gift Idea - If you need a creative and unique gift for the graduates in your lives, Illustrated Ministry's Graduation Digital Art Gift may be just what you’re looking for. Choose from sevearl digital art prints with unique designs and encouraging messages for graduates. The blessings on each image will encourage graduates as they embark on their new journey.
We offer curated Christian faith formation resources,
so you don't have to scour the internet yourself.
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  • Home
    • About
  • Faith at Home
    • Covid Resources >
      • Prayers/Poems
    • Why? Family Centered
  • Education
    • Schools & Early Learning Centers
    • Curriculum *includes Spanish >
      • Bibles
      • Books
      • Devotionals & Prayer
      • Fun & Games
      • Las Programas en Español
      • VBS
  • Ministry
    • Children's Worship Resources >
      • Lectionary
      • Music & Musicals
      • Nursery
      • Synod Assemblies
    • Death & Dying
    • Development & Mental Health
    • Ecumenical, Jewish & Muslim
    • ELCA Youth Gathering - 2024 >
      • 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering Resources
    • Podcasts
    • Sexuality >
      • Books-Queer
    • Social Justice (Race and more) >
      • Advocacy
      • Books >
        • Books/Discussion Guides for Adults
      • DEI
      • Disability Ministry
      • Hunger
      • Immersion Experiences
      • Native American
      • Young Adult Missions
    • Stewardship >
      • Artists For Hire
      • Creation Care
    • Training & Safety >
      • Journi
      • Safety
      • Sample Job Descriptions
      • Volunteers >
        • Spiritual Gifts
  • Seasonal Resources
    • Winter >
      • Advent & Christmas
      • Epiphany
      • February: African-American History Month
      • Valentine's (Feb 14)
    • Spring >
      • March: Women's History Month
      • Lent & Easter >
        • Earth Day
    • Summer >
      • Pentecost
      • Pride Month (June)
    • Autumn >
      • Blessing of the Animals
      • Reformation
      • All Saint's
      • Thanksgiving
    • *Intergenerational*