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What It Means to Be the Church: Embodying the Love, Not Perfection
If I could tell my younger self what it really means to be the church, I would start by making sure I knew that I was beloved and enough.
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Backpack Tags: Start Your School Year with Kindness and Confidence
Because that’s what this whole “raising kids” thing is about, right? Not just getting out the door with shoes on, but sending these kids into the world knowing they are brave, they are loved, and they are enough.
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Better Ways to Read the Bible: Interview with Zach Lambert + Book Giveaway
Struggling with how the Bible has been used to harm instead of heal? You’re not alone. In his new book, Better Ways to Read the Bible, Pastor Zach Lambert dismantles four common lenses for reading the Bible that often lead to harm.
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Freedom, Faith, and the Fierce Call to Advocacy
Jesus did not sidestep the powers of his day. He subverted them and publicly opposed unjust laws and systems—nonviolently, creatively, consistently. This is advocacy.
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Power Sharing in Youth Ministry: Letting Teens Lead
Teens don’t want to just be empowered, they want to be co-leaders. Discover how power-sharing in youth ministry changes everything.
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Why We Created Mini Revolutions: An Inclusive, Lectionary-Based Curriculum
Rooted in the liturgical calendar and inclusive theology, Mini Revolutions is a lectionary-based curriculum that offers flexible, justice-centered resources to support the ministry you’re already living—whether you’re a solo leader or part of a bustling team.
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Power, Protest, and Possibility: The Gospel According to June 14
In one city, there will be a spectacle of centralized military power—an extravagant, self-indulgent birthday parade served under the guise of patriotism. While in many other cities across the country, voices will rise in protest under the cry of “No Kings.” What stories are these processions telling? What kind of world are they claiming is possible?
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Why Juneteenth Matters: Teaching Youth About Freedom and Liberation
As people of faith, we’re called to remember—and act. Juneteenth invites us to reflect on freedom delayed, justice pursued, and the stories we pass on to the next generation.
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Welcoming and Affirming Queer Youth (Part Three)
Unlike queer adults, often queer youth and kids can’t choose what church they go to or what denomination they are apart of. This reality makes your presence and work as affirming youth practitioners incredibly valuable.
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Let’s Talk About Volunteer Appreciation
Not sure how to thank your church volunteers? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a little help and a lot of heart.
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Welcoming and Affirming Queer Youth (Part Two)
What would Jesus think about affirming people? He did it all the time—restoring, empowering, and lifting people up as whole, beloved humans who showed others how to live and love.
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Why Christians Should Care About Ecojustice
Christians are called to care for creation. Ecojustice connects faith with action, reminding us that protecting the Earth is both a spiritual responsibility and an expression of love for our neighbors.