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Exploring Faith, the Bible, and Queer Inclusion Through the Documentary 1946
Every time we read the Bible, we encounter someone’s translation and interpretation of an ancient text. 1946: A Mistranslation That Shifted Culture offers an accessible entry point into the complicated and fascinating world of biblical translation, inviting us to consider how the words we read in our Bibles today shape our theology, assumptions, and understanding of one another.
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SPARK: Building Community Through Service
Before each service-learning project, I ask everyone a question: What do you think about when you hear the word “spark”? We all have light within us—and through service, we can fan each other’s flames and rekindle kindness in our communities.
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Faith in Action: Supporting Youth During ICE Activity
What does faith in action look like when students are living with fear and uncertainty? Through one youth minister’s personal experience, discover practical guidance and pastoral encouragement for supporting young people during ICE activity.
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Around the Circle: A Conversation with Laura Alary
A conversation with Laura Alary about her new picture book, Around the Circle. From Advent to Easter, she shares how stories, traditions, and wonder help children develop a resilient, hope-filled faith.
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Amazing Generation, Part Three: Practical Tips for Implementing a Phone-Free Youth Ministry
Wondering how to actually implement a phone-free youth ministry? In Part Three of the Amazing Generation series, we explore practical ideas for communicating with families, equipping leaders, creating group covenants, and helping students build healthier relationships with technology.
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Amazing Generation, Part Two: Helping Your Church Embrace Phone-Free Youth Ministry
A phone-free youth ministry begins long before students put their phones away. In Part Two of Amazing Generation, discover practical ways to engage parents, children, youth, and adults in conversations about technology, faith, and belonging.
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Amazing Generation, Part One: Why Churches Should Create Phone-Free Youth Spaces
Smartphones have transformed the way young people connect—but at what cost? In Part One of the Amazing Generation series, we explore the research behind phone-free youth ministry and why churches are uniquely positioned to create spaces of genuine belonging.
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Inclusive Youth Ministry: Planning with Marginalized Youth in Mind
Creating inclusive youth ministry starts long before an event begins. Learn practical ways to center marginalized youth through safety, accessibility, equity, and belonging as you plan your programs and gatherings.
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Neurodiversity in Worship: Creating a More Inclusive Church
Neurodiversity is a beautiful part of our communities. Explore simple, practical ways to create more inclusive worship spaces where everyone can participate fully.
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The Parent I Thought I’d Be—and the One I Became
A personal reflection on how faith, deconstruction, and parenting reshape what we believe about control, love, and what it means to raise children in an inclusive, liberating way.
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Practicing Public Faith: Going to a Protest
What does it mean to practice faith in public life? This guide explores how attending a protest can be an expression of faith and offers thoughtful preparation tips.
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Craftivism: Practicing Public Faith Through Creative Resistance
What happens when creativity meets public faith? Craftivism invites communities to stitch together storytelling, resistance, and hope. In this post, explore examples of craft as quiet resistance and a simple patch-making activity for youth.