The Sharing Stories Blog

Announcements, updates, and information about the Sharing Faith Initiative.

One small ask can have a big impact
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

One small ask can have a big impact

The Listening Tour has launched and we are already seeing its impact at local churches and in our research. Children in Worship Cohorts have open applications and there’s still time to sign up for the upcoming workshop.

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Listening Together
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

Listening Together

Join our work through the Listening Tour, workshops, and beyond. The Sharing Faith Initiative looks forward to working with preachers and faith communities throughout Texas & beyond.

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Accepting applications to Lay Preacher Cohort
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

Accepting applications to Lay Preacher Cohort

Are you a lay preacher interested in learning from other lay preachers? The Faithful Preaching Project is currently accepting applications to the second Lay Preacher Cohort of our grant program.

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New Initiative and New Look!
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

New Initiative and New Look!

The Sharing Faith Initiative is the name of the combined activities of our two grant-funded programs: Faithful Preaching Project and Children’s Sermons by  Children. There are opportunities being offered from both grant programs.

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Children’s Sermons by Children “The Listening Tour”
Matthew Colodny Matthew Colodny

Children’s Sermons by Children “The Listening Tour”

During the first year of the project, the team will take video-recorded interviews in congregations throughout Texas to learn from children, those working with children, and worship leaders. We are calling this “The Listening Tour.”

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Looking back and looking ahead…
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

Looking back and looking ahead…

Reflecting on the successes and obstacles of the past year, while looking ahead toward continuing those successes and making any necessary changes.

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Happy 2025!
Kelley DeCleene Kelley DeCleene

Happy 2025!

As we begin a new year, the Faithful Preaching Project is setting goals on how to continue our work helping preachers instill deeper faith in their listeners.

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