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What’s your story? 

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Stories don’t just communicate truth — they create community

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Experience: Spiritual Formation in Theological Field Education

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Emily Lund

“Experience: Spiritual Formation in Theological Field Education” provides effective resources that field educators may employ to foster spiritual formation.

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Make room for questions 

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Passing on faith requires walking alongside young people in their questions.

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‘The Formative Power of Your Congregation’

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Emily Lund

Your congregation’s purpose is not to fill more seats but to form human beings, write the authors of a new book.

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In search of a mentor

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Emily Lund

Faithful ministry resides at the intersection of knowledge and wisdom. Mentorship bridges the two.

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New approaches to Christian formation 

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Emily Lund

Equipping the laity, using digital platforms, and meeting new needs

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Cultivate lay leadership

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Emily Lund

Lay ministry is an opportunity to serve and grow.

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Keep learning

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Emily Lund

We cannot thrive in ministry without a commitment to continuous growth and development.

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Honor the body

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Emily Lund

How can we help Christians honor the body as a sacred gift from God?

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Mentors make us better

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Emily Lund

Who are the mentors you have — and the mentors you need?

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All Aboard! Winning Congregational Support for Your Continuing Education Pursuits

If your continuing education projects are time-consuming endeavors, you’ll need the support and understanding of your congregation to make them work. Here are some suggestions that stem from the actions I’ve found most effective in cultivating the support I needed…

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