Young adulthood today has taken on new meaning as more and more adults (ages 18-35) are finding it more difficult to become financially independent in our society.
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Awakening One’s Vocation
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 27th, 2012
The Latin word vocare means to call forth or be called into a new existence. When placed with a theological framework, vocation requires choice and a journey of formation will eventually bring new life and identity. The Biblical tradition establishes the genesis of creation as vocation, a calling forth by God through the agency of the Holy Spirit.
|Visualize Diversity
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 23rd, 2012
As children of God, we are called to work for the eradication of racism, whether in the church, or in the community. With the utilization of education, group interaction, anti-racism dialogues, and prayer, the goal of such training is to bring about mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, and fair treatment of people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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Comments OffTwo Ideas for Youth Ministry
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 18th, 2012
Two great ideas from two great presentations: a group building exercise that is formational and a handy wallet-size prayer practice to tuck into all your teens’ pockets.
|Curriculum Choices for Christian Education
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 10th, 2012
Choosing a curricular resource is an important decision. It is one that you can hopefully live with for at least two or three years. But remember, curriculum (currere = a course to be run) is a tool to help you and your student get from “one place to another.” It is hopefully one of a variety of resources you will tap into to help others along their spiritual journey and faith development.
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Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 6th, 2012
Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way. I used to not like God because God didn’t resolve.
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Tags: Christianity, God, movies, resources, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffManifesto for Learning
Posted by Sharon Pearson on March 26th, 2012
If we are to live into a vision of theological education for all, we must be single-minded. Yes, money is important. Yes, diversity is important. Yes, paying attention to the everyday needs of our particular institutions is important. But one of the demands of this vision is a single-minded focus on education as a central need for our church.
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Tags: adults, advocacy, children's ministry, Christian formation, future, leadership, mission, theological education, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffTaking a Step Back
Posted by Sharon Pearson on March 1st, 2012
There is a tricky part to Lenten disciplines. I could give up something like chocolate (popular discipline), but if I am doing that just to lose weight or because I think it might be easy, I would be doing it for the wrong reasons.
|I Saw You Kneeling There
Posted by Sharon Pearson on February 16th, 2012
How do you suppose toddlers, teens, seniors, and so on will hear the Ash Wednesday words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return?” We will all hear them as we gather later this month, February 22, for the beginning of Lent, and it might be interesting to imagine for a moment what you and the people next to you could be thinking.
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Tags: adults, Ash Wednesday, children's ministry, Lent, older adult ministry, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffFormational Opps for Nature Throughout the Year
Posted by Sharon Pearson on January 26th, 2012
This is the perfect time of year to include nature in your formation activity plans. Both church and secular occasions already in place in the calendar offer an easy entry point.
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Tags: adults, children's ministry, Christian formation, curriculum, environment, family ministry, God, intergenerational, resources, social justice, spirituality, stewardship, summer, VBS, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffBringing Nature to Church in 2012
Posted by Sharon Pearson on January 12th, 2012
Spiritually and physically, we are one big family, sharing the earth with an array of other species. Yet for many, nature is left behind on the church doorstep, a missing presence in church life.
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Tags: adults, children's ministry, Christian formation, curriculum, environment, family ministry, intergenerational, resources, social justice, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffIs Religion Poison?
Posted by Sharon Pearson on December 28th, 2011
In the last few years I’ve become aware that many of my friends, especially in the queer identified community, struggle in a very big way with religion, particularly Christianity. Hearing stories like the one above, who could blame them? Having people who are supposed to believe in compassion and love, and yet act in a disowning and intolerant manner smacks of hypocrisy.
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