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Teresa Auten
Feb 174 min read
Our Beating Heart: Further Exploration of Children's Identity 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
Feb 74 min read
Bringing Children to Jesus: How to Cast Your Nets for a Fruitful Ministry - First Steps to Build or Rebuild
Many church members have observed that children in their congregations are drifting away towards secular activities. What can we do to...
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Teresa Auten
Feb 35 min read
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
Dec 31, 20242 min read
Unleashing The Power Of Children In The Church: One Fire Kindles
Children are at the heart of every congregation. Children in your congregation bring life, purpose, and joy. They are our legacy and our...
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Teresa Auten
Oct 7, 20244 min read
Youth In The Church Kitchen: The Power Of A Safe Space
What draws us to kitchens? Even when the space is small, and the only seating is on the countertops, meaningful conversations happen in...
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Teresa Auten
Aug 24, 20244 min read
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
Jul 8, 20246 min read
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, 20244 min read
"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, 20244 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20235 min read
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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