The Bible is at the heart of faith. This library of witnesses invites us into the struggles of faithful people who, during conflicts, sought to love God and neighbors and share… read more

Choosing curriculum can feel like an overwhelming task. So many options are available! How do we choose the right one? Carefully—because teaching and learning with a group… read more

Life happens in moments. Many qualify as mundane; others rather exhilarating. Once, while swimming in the ocean, a large wave knocked over my daughter, who was five years old at… read more

An African proverb says, “Where you sit when you are old shows where you stood in youth.” There are many Bible stories where we encounter Jesus taking a stand on… read more

It was only the second night at the Youth Theological Initiative’s three-week Summer Academy, and one of the staff members, whom we will call Anne, along with four teenage… read more

High-carb, high-sugar menu...check. Games that involve large amounts of marshmallows...check. Volunteer for the pie in the face...check. Youth space large enough for the game of… read more