Center for Faith and Children

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Center for Faith and Children

Reimagining church where a child's faith flourishes.

08/20/2026

We can't wait to see what God is going to do this year!! We've had a wonderful time planning and dreaming for you this week while we were together at Taylor University .

God is good!

08/18/2026

We are proud to be a part of Generations Together, an online conference helping churches connect across generations!

Join the movement on October 22.
Early Bird opens 9/1/26: $25

Learn More: https://refocusministry.org/generations-together/

08/14/2026

Did you know that questions and doubts are a healthy part of a developing faith? God is secure enough that he can handle all of questions, doubts, and wonderings. Let's model that for kids as we welcome them into our churches.

When children, do not have safe and understanding Christian adults to share their questions, doubts, and wonderings, that is when they can become problems to faith development.

How do create a safe environment to question and wonder?

08/13/2026

We love you and are in awe of the way you glorify God and love children and their families!

Thank you!

08/10/2026

My (Joy) children's school district is backing away from screentime. I appreciate the intentionality and willingness to humbly rethink their approach to tech. Is it time for your church/ministry to re-evaluate as well?

Last summer, we posted this piece on our blog. Technology has its place, but it can't replace the relationships that make a church or nurture children's faith. Steward it well!

https://faithandchildren.org/2025/05/27/where-did-the-play-go-how-screens-are-reshaping-childhood/

08/07/2026

Does the idea of spiritual practices seem too big or developmentally inappropriate for children? Or, maybe too intimidating for you or too contemplative for your church? They don't have to be! I love this definition of spiritual disciplines or spiritual practices from Adele Ahlberg Calhoun about space to "keep company with Jesus." Sounds inviting to me!

What are some of your favorite ways to invite children to keep company with Jesus?

07/31/2026

We know you want to love your children and families well, so here are a few prayerful and intentional ideas to help you pause and pray during this busy time of back to school prep.

What are some ways you bring intention into this time of year?

07/27/2026

Hi, we’re the Center for Faith and Children at Taylor University.
We help children's ministry leaders, pastors, and Christian parents reimagine church as a place where a child's faith flourishes. Most of our work focuses on helping church leaders and parents understand how children's faith is formed and bridging theory with practice.
If you’re new here, tell us what kind of ministry role you’re in.

07/25/2026

When I (Joy) first started working with children in the church, I assumed they wanted to be entertained, polished stories, and over the top energy. Over time, I realized they were actually looking for relationships with safe adults who help them know they belong, belief in their ability to have a real faith, and encounters with God. That's why I approach nurturing children's faith differently today. If you're trying to help children's faith flourish, this shift might help more than you think.

What beliefs about what children want and need at church have you shifted from or to?

07/21/2026

It's easy to jump straight to planning, organizing, and problem-solving, but taking a minute to pray can completely change the outcome. Small habits like this might not seem exciting or important, but they're often what make the biggest difference over time. Try it the next time you're about to plan an event or call a volunteer and see what happens. Because God cares about all of it, big or little.

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2065 Half Day Road
Deerfield, IL
60015

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http://faithandchildren.org/

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