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A Year of Weeds or Fruitfulness? An Invitation to Diligently Pursue Children’s Discipleship this Year

A Year of Weeds or Fruitfulness? An Invitation ...

Jill Nelson

I am an avid gardener. But last summer I was laid low by knee surgery, so I simply planted my garden in late spring and then “let it go” for...

A Year of Weeds or Fruitfulness? An Invitation ...

Jill Nelson

I am an avid gardener. But last summer I was laid low by knee surgery, so I simply planted my garden in late spring and then “let it go” for...

Revised In the Beginning...Jesus Curriculum Now Available

Revised In the Beginning...Jesus Curriculum Now...

Jill Nelson

Children, like most of us, are intrigued by mysteries. Mysteries tend to pique our curiosity and excite our minds: What happened? Who did it? Why?...and more. We like to figure...

Revised In the Beginning...Jesus Curriculum Now...

Jill Nelson

Children, like most of us, are intrigued by mysteries. Mysteries tend to pique our curiosity and excite our minds: What happened? Who did it? Why?...and more. We like to figure...

Keeping Children’s Discipleship Alive and Well this Fall – 3 Scenarios

Keeping Children’s Discipleship Alive and Well ...

Jill Nelson

With all the uncertainties due to COVID-19—the cancellations, disruptions, anxieties, stress, lack of people willing to volunteer, and parents feeling overwhelmed by added responsibilities, etc.—some may conclude, “This year could...

Keeping Children’s Discipleship Alive and Well ...

Jill Nelson

With all the uncertainties due to COVID-19—the cancellations, disruptions, anxieties, stress, lack of people willing to volunteer, and parents feeling overwhelmed by added responsibilities, etc.—some may conclude, “This year could...

Guiding Children to Walk in Wisdom

Guiding Children to Walk in Wisdom

Jill Nelson

“Wisdom” is a term that is not used much in contemporary culture. And, looking around at what is happening in our world, its practice is even more scarce. However, this...

Guiding Children to Walk in Wisdom

Jill Nelson

“Wisdom” is a term that is not used much in contemporary culture. And, looking around at what is happening in our world, its practice is even more scarce. However, this...

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 5—Prepare Parents and Students for the Coming Year

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 5—Prepare Parents and...

Jill Nelson

“Be prepared”—the old scouting motto—is a good one. The more adequately we prepare for something, the better we are able to thrive and adapt if necessary. This is especially true...

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 5—Prepare Parents and...

Jill Nelson

“Be prepared”—the old scouting motto—is a good one. The more adequately we prepare for something, the better we are able to thrive and adapt if necessary. This is especially true...

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 4—Recruiting and Equipping Volunteers for Great Kingdom Work

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 4—Recruiting and Equi...

Jill Nelson

Recruiting volunteers for children’s and youth ministry has always been challenging, even downright difficult. This year, there is an additional hurdle: Many faithful volunteers had their service completely upended this...

Gearing Up for Fall, Step 4—Recruiting and Equi...

Jill Nelson

Recruiting volunteers for children’s and youth ministry has always been challenging, even downright difficult. This year, there is an additional hurdle: Many faithful volunteers had their service completely upended this...