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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.

Home Grown Faith - Like a farmers market, HomeGrown Faith invites the exchange of fresh ideas and support for one another in the nurturing of an organic faith in Jesus Christ, deeply rooted, generative, and sustainable for a lifetime. ​
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.
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LEAD's   Growing leaders with deep, bold, consequential faith in Jesus Christ.

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.

​Association of Lutheran Resource Centers - Functions as a library for Faith Formation resources.
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Congregational Resource Guide - The CRG’s mission is to strengthen congregations by helping them find and use the best resources to address their challenges and opportunities

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  Intergenerational Faith Formation - The Intergenerational Faith Website is designed to provide Research Reports, articles on Principles & Practices, Case Studies & Audio Interviews of   Leaders, Planning Tools and Foundational Books from a Catholic perspective.
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The Faith Formation Learning Exchange - jointly produced by Lifelong Faith Associates and Vibrant Faith Ministries
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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.

COMING SPRING 2023
Ministry with Children Grants:

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

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

The grant proposal must follow one of the following seven topics.
  1. Ministries working with or on behalf of children (birth through age 11) that further the ELCA’s mission and purpose.
  2. ELCA schools and early learning centers that promote the gospel in the week-day ministry setting.
  3. Ministries reaching out to underserved populations, including but not limited to economically impoverished and Queer communities.  
  4. Training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as it relates to children.
  5. Rewilding the classroom by nurturing outdoor awareness, interaction and increased green initiatives.
  6. Educational materials and resources to help with understanding Lutheranism, the Bible, theology or spirituality.
  7. 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 the Children’s Ministry Grant form HERE.
  3. Take a survey in regards to needs in growing Christian community.
  4. Provide a year long plan on how the grant money would be spent to implement the ministry.
  5. 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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Reinventing graduation: 3 ways to honor milestones in the midst of pandemic - From Fuller Youth Institute, ​As we navigate graduation season digitally, what can caring adults do to help young people establish personal connections?

Graduation Milestone Moment from Milestone Ministry, Provides a discussion guide for faith-filled conversations to have online with the graduate to recognize God
in this moment.
• Celebrate this special time in one’s life when graduation ceremonies are being canceled or rescheduled
due to mandatory stay at home restrictions.
• Experience prayers and blessings from family and friends that provide a memorable moment for the
graduate.
• Send messages of love and support by creatively using online resources that surround the graduate with
the love and grace of God.
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
    • Young Adults
  • 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 & Certification >
      • Journi
      • Safety
      • Sample Job Descriptions
      • Volunteers >
        • Spiritual Gifts
  • Seasonal Resources
    • Advent & Christmas
    • Epiphany
    • African-American History Month: February >
      • Valentine's (Feb 14)
    • Women's History Month: March
    • Lent & Easter plus Earth Day >
      • Earth Day
    • Pentecost
    • Summer >
      • Pride Month (June)
    • Reformation >
      • Blessing of the Animals
    • All Saint's
    • Thanksgiving
    • *Intergenerational*