Youth In The Church Kitchen: The Power Of A Safe Space

Oct 74 min read

Youth In The Church Kitchen: The Power Of A Safe Space

What draws us to kitchens? Even when the space is small, and the only seating is on the countertops, meaningful conversations happen in...

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A Thousand Generations: The Gift Of Christian Educators

Teresa Auten

Aug 244 min read

A Thousand Generations: The Gift Of Christian Educators

Children's Christian educators play a vital role in our faith. They remind us to teach our children why we believe what we believe. They...

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A Thousand Generations: The Legacy Of Christian Educators

Teresa Auten

Aug 124 min read

A Thousand Generations: The Legacy Of Christian Educators

Children's Christian educators play a vital role in our faith. They remind us to teach our children why we believe what we believe. They...

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Loving All Children To Christ: The Church and Children Living in Poverty

Teresa Auten

Jul 86 min read

Loving All Children To Christ: The Church and Children Living in Poverty

In my community, children live in circumstances that may be hard to imagine. When a group of homeless teenage boys came to the church...

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"How A List From My Grand Daughter Became a Wonderful Reminder of What Truly Matters"

Teresa Auten

May 284 min read

"How A List From My Grand Daughter Became a Wonderful Reminder of What Truly Matters"

My grandchildren and I live about 1,000 miles apart. A face-to-face visit is a real treat and usually lasts several days. Recently, I...

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Bringing Children To Jesus: How to Cast Your Nets for a Fruitful Ministry- First Steps To Rebuild

Teresa Auten

May 134 min read

Bringing Children To Jesus: How to Cast Your Nets for a Fruitful Ministry- First Steps To Rebuild

Many church members have watched as the children in their congregation drifted away toward secular pursuits. What precisely can we do to...

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7 Essential Imperatives for Successful Children's Ministry: How The GMC Can Get This Right (Hint: Wording Matters)

Teresa Auten

Apr 295 min read

7 Essential Imperatives for Successful Children's Ministry: How The GMC Can Get This Right (Hint: Wording Matters)

For at least five decades, ministry and solid discipleship for children have been pushed further back on most congregations' priority...

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Unveiling Our Beating Heart: More About Exploring the Identity of Children in the Global Methodist Church

Teresa Auten

Apr 84 min read

Unveiling Our Beating Heart: More About Exploring the Identity of Children in the Global Methodist Church

"Jesus overheard them and said, 'I want little children to come to me, so never interfere with them when they want to come, for heaven's...

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Explore the Impact of Faith at 212⁰: A New Way To Look At Children's Ministry

Teresa Auten

Mar 185 min read

Explore the Impact of Faith at 212⁰: A New Way To Look At Children's Ministry

Here's your science test for today: What is the difference between water heated to 211⁰ and 212⁰? Answer: Water boils when it reaches...

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The Fundamental Shift: How To Engage Children In Your Faith Community

Teresa Auten

Mar 45 min read

The Fundamental Shift: How To Engage Children In Your Faith Community

There are many tried and true strategies for building and maintaining a solid community of faith. However, one sure way to destroy it is...

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The Family Table: Deep Connections Part 1

Teresa Auten

Feb 194 min read

The Family Table: Deep Connections Part 1

Soccer practice is at 5:00 pm. It ends at 7:00 pm. Scouts are at 6:30, Karate is at 5:45. Band, dance, basketball, and tutoring are after...

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Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But Words...

Teresa Auten

Jan 294 min read

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But Words...

How are you utilizing the potency of words in your life? According to scripture, words can either give life or bring death. This is a...

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Teresa Auten

Jan 154 min read

Tikkun Olam: You Can Repair The World

The concept of Tikkun Olam was born in ancient Jewish customs and writings. In the simplest terms, this beautiful phrase means "repair...

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Your Faith Legacy And Your Family: The Quiet Truth

Teresa Auten

Jan 14 min read

Your Faith Legacy And Your Family: The Quiet Truth

It is often said that lies are loud, whereas truthful things like faith, love, and devotion are quiet. During those quiet moments, we can...

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The Christmas I Learned How To Pray For My Children: A Holiday Story For Parents

Teresa Auten

Dec 11, 20236 min read

The Christmas I Learned How To Pray For My Children: A Holiday Story For Parents

The clarity of the voice was unmistakable. The message was not open to interpretation. God said, "Pray now. Now." When God assigns us a...

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The Transformative Power Of Happy Memory: A Christmas Story Of Love From A Child

Teresa Auten

Nov 27, 20235 min read

The Transformative Power Of Happy Memory: A Christmas Story Of Love From A Child

There I was. Standing in the coffee aisle of the supermarket. I felt a jolt in my heart an instant before my eyes registered the cause of...

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A Detour Around The Gingerbread House: The Essential Christian Educator Part 3

Teresa Auten

Nov 20, 20235 min read

A Detour Around The Gingerbread House: The Essential Christian Educator Part 3

Fairy tales are truly underrated. These subtle and time-honored tales are rich with meaning and wisdom. I have recently gleaned from one...

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Children Among Us: The Essential Christian Educator: Part 2

Teresa Auten

Oct 16, 20234 min read

Children Among Us: The Essential Christian Educator: Part 2

Children are essential to faith communities. Without them, church families are simply entertaining themselves until they die. With many...

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Where Are The Children?: The Essential Christian Educator, Part 1

Teresa Auten

Oct 9, 20235 min read

Where Are The Children?: The Essential Christian Educator, Part 1

Children truly love to be part of faith communities. They enjoy fun songs, loving teachers, engaging lessons, and having their spirits...

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High Holy Humor In A Child Of Faith: Things You Hear From The Back Seat

Teresa Auten

Sep 25, 20235 min read

High Holy Humor In A Child Of Faith: Things You Hear From The Back Seat

Children are like smart phones. Always listening, and then giving notifications at unexpected times. When you surround your children with...

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