tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53991962802131907472011-08-02T19:53:39.403-07:00sparkhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002583705020962771noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399196280213190747.post-1066101275619738252010-03-04T15:19:00.000-08:002010-03-10T11:46:12.406-08:00

All of us were humbled to reveal some of the work we've been doing with re:form to the attendees at FirstThird. Humbled on lots of levels, but mostly because of the power of collaboration. Yes, dialogue. So, thanks to everyone who's been a part of the re:form conversation thus far. Thanks to those of you at FirstThird who provided feedback. And a "proleptic" thanks to all of you who'll join us

sparkhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002583705020962771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399196280213190747.post-6963381004552216192010-02-24T13:04:00.000-08:002010-02-24T13:31:30.553-08:00

All of us at sparkhouse are gearing up for a truly unique event next week: FirstThird Dialogues on youth ministry. Keynoting the event will be two leading voices in the church--Andy Root and Kenda Creasy Dean--with the audacity to mix theology and youth ministry. Sparks should fly! As an event sponsor, we're looking forward to take part in the dialogue and getting feedback on our new

sparkhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002583705020962771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399196280213190747.post-28593751383222301052010-02-19T11:45:00.000-08:002010-02-19T12:12:03.077-08:00

It's been a long time in the coming--after months of resource development work--but we're excited to begin some conversations with you on upcoming resources. And we're hoping the conversations will continue even after these resources release.So, let's get the conversation started. Become a fan of our new resources on Facebook:re:form--a participatory confirmation program that empowers

sparkhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002583705020962771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399196280213190747.post-91312894173897015092009-12-22T06:59:00.000-08:002010-02-08T14:25:38.155-08:00

Our first ReNew: The Green VBS Starter Kit arrived at sparkhouse last week. After months of working on this resource, it was exciting to actually touch all the pieces and know they're made out of recycled or biodegradable materials.Some sneak peeks:ReNew Program Guide Binder -- Contents are printed on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper using UV ink and are recyclable.To reduce packaging, the

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Last week - the first week of Advent - a dozen of us gathered together with a big box of legos and an even bigger question: how do we spark new life in youth confirmation ministry? Actually, the question wasn't explicitly stated at all—we were a working group focused on a concrete set of tasks. We weren’t in "blue sky" mode. Yes, we spent some time getting to know each other (or reconnect). But

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