Progressive Faith Resources for the Church & Home
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What does faith in action look like when students are living with fear and uncertainty? Through one youth minister's personal experience, discover practical guidance and pastoral encouragement for supporting young people during ICE activity. The post Faith in Action: Supporting Youth During ICE Activity appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
A conversation with Laura Alary about her new picture book, Around the Circle. From Advent to Easter, she shares how stories, traditions, and wonder help children develop a resilient, hope-filled faith. The post Around the Circle: A Conversation with Laura Alary appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
Wondering how to actually implement a phone-free youth ministry? In Part Three of the Amazing Generation series, we explore practical ideas for communicating with families, equipping leaders, creating group covenants, and helping students build healthier relationships with technology. The post Amazing Generation, Part Three: Practical Tips for Implementing a Phone-Free Youth Ministry appeared…
A phone-free youth ministry begins long before students put their phones away. In Part Two of Amazing Generation, discover practical ways to engage parents, children, youth, and adults in conversations about technology, faith, and belonging. The post Amazing Generation, Part Two: Helping Your Church Embrace Phone-Free Youth Ministry appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
Smartphones have transformed the way young people connect—but at what cost? In Part One of the Amazing Generation series, we explore the research behind phone-free youth ministry and why churches are uniquely positioned to create spaces of genuine belonging. The post Amazing Generation, Part One: Why Churches Should Create Phone-Free Youth Spaces appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
Creating inclusive youth ministry starts long before an event begins. Learn practical ways to center marginalized youth through safety, accessibility, equity, and belonging as you plan your programs and gatherings. The post Inclusive Youth Ministry: Planning with Marginalized Youth in Mind appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
Neurodiversity is a beautiful part of our communities. Explore simple, practical ways to create more inclusive worship spaces where everyone can participate fully. The post Neurodiversity in Worship: Creating a More Inclusive Church appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
A personal reflection on how faith, deconstruction, and parenting reshape what we believe about control, love, and what it means to raise children in an inclusive, liberating way. The post The Parent I Thought I’d Be—and the One I Became appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
What does it mean to practice faith in public life? This guide explores how attending a protest can be an expression of faith and offers thoughtful preparation tips. The post Practicing Public Faith: Going to a Protest appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
What happens when creativity meets public faith? Craftivism invites communities to stitch together storytelling, resistance, and hope. In this post, explore examples of craft as quiet resistance and a simple patch-making activity for youth. The post Craftivism: Practicing Public Faith Through Creative Resistance appeared first on Illustrated Ministry .
