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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum

BuildFaith Editors
July 1, 2026

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The Smallest Experiment: One Wondering Question

Peter Levenstrong (he/him/his)
June 22, 2026

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Equipping Faith Communities to Offer Authentic Welcome to LGBTQIA+ Persons

Beckett Leclaire (he/him/his)
June 15, 2026

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Parent Night Out: A Ministry of Rest and Belonging

Brittany Sky (she/her/hers)
June 9, 2026

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Seasonal Articles: Ordinary Time


Journaling in Ordinary Time: A Simple, Meaningful Spiritual Practice

Mallard Benton

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Summer Formation Bingo: A Family or Church-wide Challenge

Kelli Sieplinga Dunn (she/her/hers)

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Fruits in Due Season: Growing Faith in the Summer Months

Jerusalem Greer

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9 Ways for Churches to Stay Connected with Parishioners Over the Summer

Carolyn Moomaw Chilton

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Articles for the Upcoming Season: Season of Creation


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Season of Creation Formation Resources

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Good News Gardens: A Movement to Steward and Care for Creation

Brian Sellers-Petersen (he/him/his)

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Prayers & Psalms for the Season of Creation

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Advancing Creation Care and Climate Justice with Earth Keepers

Sarah Braik (she/her/hers)

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Featured Articles: Disability & Inclusion


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Making Space for Every Mind: A Guide to Using Universal Design for Learning in Ministry

Krista Gauthier (she/her/hers)

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Disability Is Not a Dirty Word

Allison Bird Treacy (she/her/hers)

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Best Practices for Deaf Ministry

Leo Yates (he/him/his)

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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School

Allison Bird Treacy (she/her/hers)

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Editors’ Picks


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VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2026

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year

Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Repentance

Illuminating Enslaved People’s Story in Liturgy: The Creation of the Juneteenth Liturgy

Meaningful Gifts for Various Occasions

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Entering a Ministry Context Well: Preparing the Space, Staff, & Congregation

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Handouts for Observing Liturgical Seasons at Home

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