Bridging the Gap Through Hip Hop: The Music of Reformation

Description What do the Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Funk have in common? They all show up in Hip Hop! Join Bill Buchanan, (aka DJ5) on a journey through a century of music. We will explore how each of these genres has lessons to teach us in our current contexts of ministry...

Courageous Conversations

Description Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The next greatest commandment was to love our neighbor. But how can we truly love our neighbor if we don’t know our neighbor? Beginning in 2020, Foothills...

Curriculum Writing: Building on What You Know and Do

Description Do you find yourself needing to bridge the gap between available curricula and your church’s specific needs? Where do you begin? What’s essential to consider? How does your curriculum fit into your larger faith formation goals? How do you meet...

Universal Love Through Universal Design

Description Today’s classrooms are packed full of diverse learners. Children who learn by doing, ones who need to talk in order to process and others who learn by reading and processing internally. Churches often have to combine grade levels into one class widening...

Are Youth Seeking a “Unicorn” Church?

Description As adolescents move from concrete thinking to more complex, global thought, we often see them struggle with the many faces of Church. Mismatched messages from their parents, peers, and the pulpit create a confusing landscape for youth to navigate. The...