A Thousand Generations: The Gift Of Christian Educators
Children's Christian educators play a vital role in our faith. They remind us to teach our children why we believe what we believe. They...
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Teresa Auten
- Aug 12
- 4 min
A Thousand Generations: The Legacy Of Christian Educators
Children's Christian educators play a vital role in our faith. They remind us to teach our children why we believe what we believe. They...
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Teresa Auten
- Jul 8
- 6 min
Loving All Children To Christ: The Church and Children Living in Poverty
In my community, children live in circumstances that may be hard to imagine. When a group of homeless teenage boys came to the church...
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Teresa Auten
- May 28
- 4 min
"How A List From My Grand Daughter Became a Wonderful Reminder of What Truly Matters"
My grandchildren and I live about 1,000 miles apart. A face-to-face visit is a real treat and usually lasts several days. Recently, I...
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Teresa Auten
- May 13
- 4 min
Bringing Children To Jesus: How to Cast Your Nets for a Fruitful Ministry- First Steps To Rebuild
Many church members have watched as the children in their congregation drifted away toward secular pursuits. What precisely can we do to...
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Teresa Auten
- Apr 29
- 5 min
7 Essential Imperatives for Successful Children's Ministry: How The GMC Can Get This Right (Hint: Wording Matters)
For at least five decades, ministry and solid discipleship for children have been pushed further back on most congregations' priority...
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Teresa Auten
- Apr 8
- 4 min
Unveiling Our Beating Heart: More About Exploring the Identity of Children in the Global Methodist Church
"Jesus overheard them and said, 'I want little children to come to me, so never interfere with them when they want to come, for heaven's...
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Teresa Auten
- Mar 18
- 5 min
Explore the Impact of Faith at 212⁰: A New Way To Look At Children's Ministry
Here's your science test for today: What is the difference between water heated to 211⁰ and 212⁰? Answer: Water boils when it reaches...
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Teresa Auten
- Mar 4
- 5 min
The Fundamental Shift: How To Engage Children In Your Faith Community
There are many tried and true strategies for building and maintaining a solid community of faith. However, one sure way to destroy it is...
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 19
- 4 min
The Family Table: Deep Connections Part 1
Soccer practice is at 5:00 pm. It ends at 7:00 pm. Scouts are at 6:30, Karate is at 5:45. Band, dance, basketball, and tutoring are after...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But Words...
How are you utilizing the potency of words in your life? According to scripture, words can either give life or bring death. This is a...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 15
- 4 min
Tikkun Olam: You Can Repair The World
The concept of Tikkun Olam was born in ancient Jewish customs and writings. In the simplest terms, this beautiful phrase means "repair...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Your Faith Legacy And Your Family: The Quiet Truth
It is often said that lies are loud, whereas truthful things like faith, love, and devotion are quiet. During those quiet moments, we can...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 11, 2023
- 6 min
The Christmas I Learned How To Pray For My Children: A Holiday Story For Parents
The clarity of the voice was unmistakable. The message was not open to interpretation. God said, "Pray now. Now." When God assigns us a...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 27, 2023
- 5 min
The Transformative Power Of Happy Memory: A Christmas Story Of Love From A Child
There I was. Standing in the coffee aisle of the supermarket. I felt a jolt in my heart an instant before my eyes registered the cause of...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 20, 2023
- 5 min
A Detour Around The Gingerbread House: The Essential Christian Educator Part 3
Fairy tales are truly underrated. These subtle and time-honored tales are rich with meaning and wisdom. I have recently gleaned from one...
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Teresa Auten
- Oct 16, 2023
- 4 min
Children Among Us: The Essential Christian Educator: Part 2
Children are essential to faith communities. Without them, church families are simply entertaining themselves until they die. With many...
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Teresa Auten
- Oct 9, 2023
- 5 min
Where Are The Children?: The Essential Christian Educator, Part 1
Children truly love to be part of faith communities. They enjoy fun songs, loving teachers, engaging lessons, and having their spirits...
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Teresa Auten
- Sep 25, 2023
- 5 min
High Holy Humor In A Child Of Faith: Things You Hear From The Back Seat
Children are like smart phones. Always listening, and then giving notifications at unexpected times. When you surround your children with...
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Teresa Auten
- Sep 11, 2023
- 5 min
The Gospel Of Little Red Riding Hood: A Fable With A Twist For 21st Century Parents & Teachers
The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...
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