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Children's Ministry Leaders
DIY Printable Advent Verse Cards
The Christmas season is filled with excitement, but Advent invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for Jesus. One of the...
Children's Ministry Leaders
10 DIY Easy Advent Calendar Ideas for a Meaningful Christmas Countdown
Advent is one of the most meaningful times of the year—a season of waiting, wonder, and worship as we prepare our hearts for the...
Children's Ministry Leaders
Nativity Scavenger Hunt: A Fun Way for Kids To Discover the Christmas Story
Looking for a fun way to teach kids about the true meaning of Christmas? A Nativity Scavenger Hunt is the perfect hands-on activity to...
Children's Ministry Leaders
10 Christian Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf (That Keep the Fun but Focus on Faith)
Every December, families around the world welcome a mischievous little elf into their homes. Elf on the Shelf has become a fun holiday tradition—but...
Ministry Tech Leaders
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Ministry (and What Pastors Should Know)
AI cannot pray, love, or weep with those who weep. It can simulate empathy but not embody it. The future of ministry will likely include AI as a helper, but never as a shepherd.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Recognize When You’re in a Small Group Rut
Sometimes a small group rut happens because conversations stay polite instead of personal. Growth happens in the soil of authenticity.
Pastors
9 Things Pastors Should Stop Apologizing For
When pastors stop apologizing for living their calling faithfully, something shifts. They lead with clarity instead of fear, conviction instead of approval-seeking.
Articles for Worship & Creative
How Long Should a Sunday Worship Set Run?
The answer isn’t found in a stopwatch but in spiritual discernment—balancing structure with sensitivity to the Spirit, excellence with accessibility, and tradition with growth.
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