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List of Duties for Church Officials
Regardless of denomination or size of the congregation, all churches have a few things in common. In addition to their congregation's devotion to their faith, they all have church officials responsible...
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Children's Activities on the Parable of the Rich Fool
Jesus' parable of the rich fool is told in Luke 12:16-21. Jesus recounts the tale of a rich man who wonders what to do with his abundant crops. He decides to build larger buildings to hold his bounty,...
View ArticleSunday School Gifts for Children
Now that you’re in charge of teaching a Sunday School class at your local church, you’ll want to make sure that all the students in your class are not only learning, but feel comfortable and included...
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Palm Sunday Preschool Ideas
Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter, commemorates Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem the week before his imprisonment and crucifixion. In the Bible story, Jesus rode a donkey into town...
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Activities to Teach the Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 lists the nine fruits of the Spirit. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Most children learn this in...
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Biblical Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Scavenger hunts can be tailored to a Christian theme to play at churches or with youth groups as a learning experience. There are many ways to set up Bible scavenger hunts and incorporate Christian...
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How Do I Download Audio Sermons?
Many churches post recent sermons on their websites; other, unaffiliated websites also offer sermons by pastors around the world. Other than a computer, you don't need special equipment to download...
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Types of Christian Crosses
The cross is the most recognizable symbol of Christianity. The cross was the instrument used to crucify Jesus, which Christians believe was his mission and act to forgive humanity of sin. Throughout...
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Church Banquet Games
Fellowship is an essential aspect of church life. Eating, mingling and having fun together as a church will create a healthy atmosphere for people to connect and meet. One of the best ways to break the...
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What Is the Significance of Lighting a Candle?
Lighting a candle is a long-held practice in many cultural, family and faith traditions. The practice is common across international borders and societies. Lighting candles can bring serenity, focus...
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Russian Baptism Gifts
If you know someone who is to be baptized in the Russian Orthodox church, a small gift is in order. Even if the individual being baptized is a baby, a gift can be kept for them by their parents until...
View ArticleCode of Ethics for Pastors
Pastors have a key role in the community of faith. A set of rules of conduct is important for them to have in order to ensure right or wrong doing. The following are important ethical codes and...
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Church Decorating Ideas for Fall
Decorating the church for fall is a great way to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving and harvest time. By incorporating spiritual principals, scripture and other Christian themes with your church's...
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Fun Women's Church Games
Women's church games break the ice with a small or large group. Whether all of the women know one another or have never met, the games help open up the group for more serious discussions and...
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Arts & Crafts for Children for Holy Week
Holy Week is a Christian observance that occurs the week preceding Easter. This also coincides with the last week of Lent and includes the observance of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and...
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Types of Missionary Work
Missionary work is very diverse and can come in many different forms. Many people assume that missionary work has to take place on foreign soil or in a third-world country, but missionary work can...
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Christian Youth Camp Lessons and Activities
Christian youth camps can have a tremendous impact on the spiritual growth of young people. Lessons and activities that are hands-on in nature and incorporate working as a team often appeal to...
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Ideas for a Church's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Churches are often bastions of cultural preservation and community growth. When a church celebrates a 100th anniversary, a major milestone, communities and congregations gather to remember the past and...
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Icebreaker Games for Church
When there is a gathering at church, chances are that many of the people will not know one another, creating certain communication and interpersonal barriers to overcome. Ice-breaker games are one way...
View ArticleThe History of Brush Arbors
A brush arbor is a rough, open-sided shelter constructed of vertical poles driven into the ground with additional long poles laid across the top as support for a roof of brush, cut branches or hay....
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Christian Games & Activities for Preteens
Preteens who have accepted Jesus into their heart are at a very tender stage of their spiritual life, so the activities they partake in should be nurturing of their youthful Christianity. Christian or...
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Easy Christian Valentine's Crafts
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to teach a Bible lesson on Christian love with easy crafts for elementary school children. Following basic instructions and using inexpensive art materials, you...
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Ideas for a Contemporary Christian Chritmas Eve Service
Christmas is the Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditionally, the services for this celebration include songs about the birth event and the persons surrounding it. In...
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How to Determine a Pastor Salary
A pastor salary can be a meager thing. Often churches feel that if they provide housing in the form of a manse/parsonage, they can drastically lower the salary. Also, many members on church boards...
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Funeral Etiquette for Pastors
It is a pastor's responsibility derived from the authority given in ordination to perform the ecclesial act of burial by conducting funeral and memorial services while providing care and counseling to...
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Church Sound & Media Job Description
A church's Sound and Media Technician is a behind-the-scenes facilitator for the congregation's Sunday gatherings and other meetings. This individual contributes valuable expertise to the overall...
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Theology Professor Requirements for College
Theology professors are hired by a wide variety of colleges, universities and seminaries around the globe. They are primarily responsible for teaching students the basics of theology and offering...
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What Are Good Palm Sunday Hymns?
Palm Sunday is celebrated by those of the Christian faith as the Sunday before Easter. This feast celebrates an event mentioned in all four of the Bible's gospels: the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem...
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Church Christmas Games
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This occasion also offers an opportunity to fellowship with your church family. Games are a way to incorporate young and old in remembering and...
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How to Pray in Front of Others
Praying in front of others can be stressful to say the least. As a pastor of a church, I pray often in public and find myself encouraging others to be comfortable praying in front of others as well....
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What Are the Duties of the Bereavement Ministry?
The death of a loved one is an intense and painful experience for most people. Having the right support makes all of the difference, and church bereavement ministries exist to help people through the...
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What Is Christian Fish Symbolism?
All religions have symbols that hold special meanings. The Holy Cross and Star of David are popular among modern Christians and Jews. Historically, the fish played a significant role in the teachings...
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Palm Sunday Liturgical Decorating Ideas
" ... They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, 'Hosanna!'" This passage from the Bible describes Jesus Christ's joyful welcome to Jerusalem, days before his death. Christians...
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Why Is Holy Week So Important to Christians?
Many Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise that upon death, they will spend eternity in heaven with Him. Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter. This week allows...
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How to Become a Spiritual Life Coach
Spiritual life coaching is similar to regular life coaching with an added spiritual dimension. Since spiritual life impacts many, if not all, aspects of an individual's life, those who are spiritually...
View ArticleFree Church Resources For Palm Sunday
One of the oldest traditions of the Christian church is that of Palm Sunday, which celebrates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. It falls one week before Easter Sunday, and marks the...
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Lenten Bulletin Board Ideas for Grade 1
Lent is the 40-day period from Ash Wednesday until Easter Day. It is traditionally a time for reflection on Christ's sacrifice and a time to consider what people might give up in order to draw closer...
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Christian Fish Crafts for Kids
The fish is a common symbol in Biblical stories. Not only did Jesus use it as one of his primary teaching metaphors to represent people who did not know about him yet, fishing was also one of the...
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Christian Bulletin Board Ideas for Winter
You can warm the chill of winter in your classroom by crafting a well-made bulletin board. This time of year can offer a chance to reflect on the birth of Christ, as well as God's hand in the changing...
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Beatitude Games
The Beatitudes, a set of blessings in the beginning of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, are found in Matthew 5:3--12. A similar passage is found in Luke 6:20--23, but most teachings on the Beatitudes use...
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Games to Play That Involve the Bible's Creation Story
The creation story is one of the first stories from the Bible that children learn. It is full of important lessons for kids about good and evil, generosity and gratitude, trust and honor, and...
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Church Youth Room Decorating Ideas
Church youth rooms can build an environment that is conducive to creativity, self expression, growth, and learning. It is a place teenagers can call their own. How you decorate the room can play an...
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Laws Regarding Religion in Public Schools
Of all the divisive issues that can cause arguments and dissension between people, religion is one of the most explosive. For this reason, the Supreme Court ruled prayer in public schools...
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Christian Events in Southern California
Whether you are a new Christian, a longtime believer looking to strengthen or celebrate your faith, or a professional whose work has a religious component, there are events throughout Southern...
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What Is the Meaning of the Ichthus Fish?
Familiar on car bumpers and jewelry, the simple fish icon known as an “Ichthus” has endured for centuries as a symbol of Christian faith. Its name, the Greek word for "fish," suggests an acrostic....
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Games For a Church Valentine's Banquet
Valentine's Day is the day for couples and families to connect in a more loving, but also fun way. However, not all Valentine's Day activities are family friendly, and for church families often...
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Basic Training for Personal Evangelism
Christian churches around the world are under a mandate from the founder of Christian belief, Jesus Christ, to "Go therefore into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature baptizing them in...
View ArticleAdvent Crafts & Activities for Children
Some Christian denominations observe Advent the four weeks before Christmas. It is characterized as a season of waiting, which can be difficult for children who are excited for Christmas. Advent crafts...
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All Saints Day Activities for Kids
All Saints Day is a wonderful time to teach children about the symbology of the church. The stories of historic saints can be enlivened considerably by the reminder that, until the 1800s, most...
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How to Make Christian Wall Banners
Banners add color and a decorative touch to any worship space. Banners are an artistic way to convey the Christian message and can be an important part of seasonal celebrations. While you can buy...
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