- Link to “More than Just a Busy Bag: Helping Toddlers & Preschoolers Worship” by Rachel Doboney Benton is an article from BuildingFaith that discusses the purpose of worship bags and gives ideas of items to include to help our youngest worship with others in the congregation.
- Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children by Emily Slichter Given engages children with multiple learning styles and a popular toy – Lego © bricks!
- Link to Spiritual Practices for Children and Youth by Debbie Kolacki and PRC (Practical Resources for Churches) is a review of child development, faith practices and ways to implement those practices at church and home. It also includes links to additional resources from a variety of theological traditions.
- Link to Spiritual 10's, a resource by Lyle Griner and Peer Ministry Leadership that helps peer leaders develop skills and gives them tools to develop their own spirituality and that of the youth they mentor. Training also available.
- Link to Candle Time Prayer Kit by Peer Ministry Leadership that provides 56 creative prayer experiences that can be used with youth, young adults, and families.
- Shaped by the Story: Helping Students Encounter God in a New Way by Michael Novelli provides an opportunity to introduce youth to the art of “Storying” by creative retelling of the stories of the Bible followed by in-depth dialogue.