Children's Ministry
- Rick Warren Apologizes for Saddleback Clip With ‘Demeaning’ Asian CaricatureAsian American Christian leaders reiterate concerns over using stereotypes as punchlines in Sunday school curricula.Bob Smietana – Religion News Service|
- Authors and Parents Are Rethinking Ways to Foster Kids’ Love for ScriptureWhat comes after storybook Bibles?Corrie Cutrer|
- John Ortberg Resigns from Menlo ChurchElders cite "pain and broken trust" as the church launches a new investigation of son's volunteer work with children.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- Churches Plan to Host Students During Remote LearningIn some communities, empty buildings and eager youth ministers offer safe places and supervision for families facing school closures.G. Jeffrey MacDonald - Religion News Service|
- John Ortberg’s Church Announces New InvestigationLeadership apologizes for lack of transparency that eroded trust.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- John Ortberg’s Church Says ‘No Evidence of Misconduct’ As More Details EmergeMegachurch pastor’s son named as the volunteer who confessed sexual attraction to children.Daniel Silliman|
- Five Family-Friendly Resources for LentWhat does it mean to teach our children about lament, fasting, and mortality? These books, apps, and flashcards can help.W. David O. Taylor|
- John Ortberg Investigated After Church Volunteer Confessed Attraction to MinorsMenlo Church said the senior pastor showed “poor judgment” in allowing the member to work with children and failing to notify other staff.Bob Smietana – Religion News Service|
- Let the Little Children Come to Church, SafelyImproved policies are the first step in a major cultural shift to eradicate sex abuse in kids ministry.Abby Perry|
- See You On My Phone: Apps Spur a New School Prayer MovementThe annual See You at the Pole event has incorporated mobile tools to draw more participants and schedule more gatherings.Megan Fowler|
