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Head to the Heart Home Journal Liturgy For Families by Monty Lysne
June 29, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
We’re really excited about how our Head to the Heart Living Journals are being received. We knew that creating a tool for parents and kids that helps blur the lines between confirmation at church and faith talk at home w...
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Renew your Head to the Heart confirmation membership today! by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membership
May 15, 2008 ( Filed Under: Membership )
Head to the Heart Renewal Packets have been sent out, and we're soon shipping our updated Head to the Heart resources for... Read More
Even More Faith Inkubators’ Music Live on iTunes!
April 16, 2008 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
A Bible verse set to music “sticks” better. That’s the idea the talented artists of the Faith Inkubators’ Music Guild had in ... Read More
The Book of Faith Initiative by Debbie Streicher
March 12, 2008 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The Book of Faith is an initiative of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). It’s a five-year initiative invi... Read More
finkNews Archives
Faith Inkubators Training 2008: Dream it and Do it.
March 5, 2008 ( Filed Under: Training )
Audio: Volunteer Huddles that ROCK by Monty Lysne
March 5, 2008 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Praying Together: Suggestions for Parents by Nora Tahtinen & Monty Lysne
March 1, 2008 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
H2H Guide Tips: Safe Touch by Monty Lysne
March 1, 2008 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Bible Song: Are They Getting It? by Mark Schoepp
February 17, 2008 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Faith Inkubators Named Best Practice by Debbie Streicher
February 1, 2008 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Head to the Heart Training 2008: Come to a Crash Course Near You by Monty Lysne
January 3, 2008 ( Filed Under: Training )
Getting Kids to Sing by Monty Lysne
December 8, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Wednesday, November 28th by The Faith Inkubators Staff
November 27, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Head to the Heart: Testimonials
October 8, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Tips to Get Parents "On-Board" for Sunday School by Debbie Streicher
September 29, 2007 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
September 5, 2007 ( Filed Under: Hospitality )
Getting Started - Home Huddles & Apprehensive Parents by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
August 15, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Faith Inkubator Resource Teaching and Leadership Training
August 15, 2007 ( Filed Under: Training )
Parent Recruitment: Cows, Haystacks, and Time by Monty Lysne
August 2, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Head to the Heart 2007-2008 Training Sites Announced
July 25, 2007 ( Filed Under: Training )
A Pastor, A Deacon, and A Lay Leader by Debbie Streicher
July 24, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Bring in a Guide Trainer by Monty Lysne
July 22, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Head to the Heart Home Journal Liturgy For Families by Monty Lysne
June 29, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
An Issue of Flexibility by Debbie Streicher
May 31, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
The Home Connection by Debbie Streicher
May 31, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Free Head to the Heart Confirmation Trial Membership by Faith Inkubators Membership Department
May 15, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Hidden Talents by Debbie Streicher
April 28, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
One Happy Pastor by Debbie Streicher
April 25, 2007 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
The Story of a Peach Tree by Debbie Streicher
March 30, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Phone Calls to Faith Inkubators
March 19, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
A Unified Plan for Faith Formation: Parable of the Assembly Line by Rich Melheim - Founder and Chief Creative Officer
February 28, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Why Penguins? by Rich Melheim - Founder and Chief Creative Officer
February 28, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Toddlers Who Bless by Rich Melheim
February 28, 2007 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Online FINKmania Quiz Bowl Now Live! by Faith Inkubators
February 28, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Family Practice by Debbie Streicher
February 26, 2007 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
January 1, 2007 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Experiential Worship is Risky Business! by Debbie Streicher
December 20, 2006 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Discussion Starter: Why Go Negative? by Monty Lysne
November 3, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
H2H: Media Mix Teaching Tools by Monty Lysne
October 25, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Get a new iPod for Christmas? Head to the Heart Podcasts Now Available!
September 29, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Check Out the Faith Inkubators Member Download Area! by Faith Inkubators Membership Department
September 29, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Help With Service Projects by Monty Lysne
September 27, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
The Faith Watcher's Diet by Debbie Streicher
September 22, 2006 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
September 20, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Top H2H Questions So Far This Year by Monty Lysne
September 5, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
H2H Guide Tips: Icebreaker Questions by Amy Kippen
September 5, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Huddle Helper - Who Is Remembered?
September 4, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
The Faith Inkubators Member Message Boards Have Been Re-Launched!
August 10, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Head to the Heart Living Journal Rebate Form Now Available For Download by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membership
August 9, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Pacers, Racers & Tracers by Amy Hubach
August 2, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Let the Little Children Come! by Debbie Streicher
July 17, 2006 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
July 14, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Big Impact with Little Prep Time by Monty Lysne - Director of Head to the Heart
July 10, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Head to the Heart Renewal Packets Have Been Sent by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membership
July 10, 2006 ( Filed Under: Membership )
Head to the Heart Sparks Change in an Oregon Congregation by Pastor Tom Campbell-Schmitt - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon
July 10, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Confirmation's Changing Purpose by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
June 1, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Faith Inkubators Announces a New Direction in Confirmation by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
May 31, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Is Your Children's Ministry Blocked? by Debbie Streicher
May 3, 2006 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Bringing FINK Home? What are the odds? by Rich Melheim - Founder and Chief Creative Officer
May 2, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
The Confirmation Mission Field by Monty Lysne
April 28, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Head to the Heart Training in 2006
April 24, 2006 ( Filed Under: Training )
Head to the Heart Living Series to be Unveiled This Afternoon
April 9, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
What's New for Head to the Heart in 2006-2007? by Monty Lysne
April 9, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
What Happens in Vegas...Living the Adolescent Faith Journey by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
April 4, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Living Mission by Rich Melheim - Founder and CCO of Faith Inkubators
April 4, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Skiing, Kids, God & Space by Rich Melheim - Faith Inkubators Founder and CCO
April 4, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Youth Worship Arts Awards Deadline Extended by The Faith Inkubators Foundation
March 16, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Extreme Home Makeover ! by Debbie Streicher
February 23, 2006 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Designing Memories by Rich Melheim
February 17, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Up Close & Personal by Brad Lynch - CEO
February 17, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The Sermon Note Challenge by Monty Lysne
February 16, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
H2H: The Challenge of Lent by Monty Lysne
February 15, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Boys and Potato Gun Evangelism by Richard Melheim
January 26, 2006 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
It's Time to Bring It On Home by Rich Melheim
January 25, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The World As You Know It Is Changing (Film at Eleven) by Brad Lynch
January 24, 2006 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Faith Stepping Stones Is Not... by Ben Hoogland
January 24, 2006 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Bible Song Sunday Into Worship by Mark Schoepp
January 24, 2006 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
O Canada, Renewals, and More! by Ben Hoogland
November 20, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
You Will Be a Blessing! Expect it! by Debbie Streicher
November 12, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Waiting For A Savior by Brad Lynch - Chief Executive Officer
November 11, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Joey - News from Bible Song Sunday by Mark Schoepp
November 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Faith Stepping Stones: The Sacred Agent by Ben Hoogland - Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
November 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Membership Renewals by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membersip
November 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: Membership )
Tech's Mix - November by Tom Collins - Director of Technology
November 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The Never-ending Story a.k.a. The Annual Church Budget Crisis by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
November 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
FSS: Graduation…It’s Time to Start by Ben Hoogland
September 28, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
H2H: Media and Your Message by Monty Lysne
September 13, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Head to the Heart: What Do I Do Now? by Monty Lysne
September 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Two-Year Catechism Schedule by Monty Lysne - Director of Head to the Heart
September 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
H2H Guide Tips: Job Descriptions by Monty Lysne
September 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Confirmation Pricing: Urban Legends vs. Hard Facts by Brad Lynch
August 26, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
August 23, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Intelligent Design Stir by RIch Melheim - Founder and Chief Creative Officer
August 22, 2005 ( Filed Under: Y3 )
Confirmation: It's the System by Monty Lysne - Director of Head to the Heart
August 20, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Back to the Basics by Debbie Streicher
August 11, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Where’s the Beef? by Monty Lysne
July 28, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
July 27, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
The Member Minute by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membership
July 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: Membership )
The Hoardasaurus Syndrome by Debbie Streicher - Director of Generations In Faith Together (GIFT)
July 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Sunday School and Summer Camp by Mark Schoepp
July 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Simple Words. Major Implications. by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators CEO
July 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
It's About Life Change by Amy Hubach, Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS), Pocatello, ID
July 12, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Addressing GIFT Concerns by Debbie Streicher
July 11, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Kicked Upstairs By The Man Upstairs by Brad Lynch - Chief Executive Officer
June 20, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Prayers for the Lynch Family by The Faith Inkubators Staff
June 15, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
So Long – not Goodbye – From FINK’s Outgoing CEO by Patrick Patterson
June 14, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
You've Already Started by Ben Hoogland
June 10, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Intergenerational isn’t “For Kids Only” by Debbie Streicher
June 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
GIFT Worship is Intergenerational by Debbie Streicher - Director of Generations In Faith Together (GIFT)
May 27, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
The History of Head to the Heart by Monty Lysne
May 24, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Confirmation Confusion by Brad Lynch & Monty Lysne
May 20, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Such a Problem! by Rev. Michael Blackwell
May 19, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
The Butterfly Effect by Ben Hoogland - Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
May 17, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Bible Song, Why Memorize before puberty? by Mark Schoepp
May 9, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Bible Song and The Brain's Processors by Mark Schoepp
May 2, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Bible Song and Structural Memory by Mark Schoepp
April 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Bible Song and Cellular Memory by Mark Schoepp
April 24, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
Bible Song and Memory, Molecular Memory by Mark Schoepp
April 22, 2005 ( Filed Under: Bible Song Sunday School )
2005-06 Head to the Heart Highlights by Vanessa Beaudry
April 22, 2005 ( Filed Under: Membership )
When Should You Do Stones? by Ben Hoogland, Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
April 21, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Families Relying On God by Debbie Streicher
March 23, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Robert Skare Talks Venture Philanthropy
March 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The GIFT of Memorizing Scripture by Debbie Streicher
February 28, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Incubating Faith One Family at a Time: FSS Universities by Ben Hoogland, Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
February 25, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
An EXTRAvaganza of a Trip by Monty Lysne - Director of Head to the Heart
February 8, 2005 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
The Language of Faith by Debbie Streicher
February 3, 2005 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Y3: Senior High Invitational Retreats Announced
February 1, 2005 ( Filed Under: Y3 )
Spiritual Orphans in Family Ministry by Ben Hoogland
January 29, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Perspective Gained in Rear-View Mirror by Patrick Patterson - CEO
January 18, 2005 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
The Gold of Nightly Home Huddles by Ben Hoogland - Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
January 14, 2005 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
New Year's Revolution by Vanessa Beaudry, Director of Membership
January 13, 2005 ( Filed Under: Membership )
The GIFT Inkubator Preparing Hearts and Homes by Debbie Streicher
December 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Customize your Head to the Heart Schedule by Monty Lysne, Director of Head to the Heart Adolescent Ministries
December 13, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Water Walking FINK-style by Patrick Patterson, CEO
December 6, 2004 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
GIFT: Cross-generational Ministry by Debbie Streicher, Director of Generations In Faith Together (GIFT)
November 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Points On A Map by Vanessa Beaudry, Director of Membership
November 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: Membership )
Creative Advertising by Ben Hoogland, Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
November 17, 2004 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Are You Safely in the FINK Fold? by Vanessa Beaudry - Director of Membership
November 8, 2004 ( Filed Under: Membership )
Membership, Schmembership…Just Give Me the Materials! by Brad Lynch
October 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Nurturing Faith While You Sleep by Ben Hoogland
October 26, 2004 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Heart of the Matter by Monty Lysne
October 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Rest, Relaxation, Reflection, and Renewal – Available For All!! by Jess Ulrich, Hospitality Coordinator
October 15, 2004 ( Filed Under: Hospitality )
Senior High Apologetic Course Test Phase Launched
October 14, 2004 ( Filed Under: Y3 )
In Defense of the “Worksheet” by Monty Lysne
October 12, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
New Faith Inkubators Website Launched by Tom Collins
October 6, 2004 ( Filed Under: Membership )
October 4, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
October 2, 2004 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
From 12 to 55 Confirmation Youth
October 1, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
October 1, 2004 ( Filed Under: Endowment )
Hundreds Praise God at FINK Concert
September 30, 2004 ( Filed Under: Endowment )
What Kind of Program Does it Take To Nurture the Faith of a Child?
September 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: Faith Stepping Stones )
Support Materials You May Have Overlooked
September 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: Head to the Heart )
Unwrapping the Realities of GIFT
September 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: G.I.F.T. )
Reproduction & the Mainline’s Main Line
September 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: The Fifth Church )
September 22, 2004 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
Publisher's Licensing Overview by Brad Lynch - Faith Inkubators COO
September 1, 2004 ( Filed Under: finkHeadlines )
TECH SUPPORT: Computer System Requirements for Faith Inkbuators Offerings by Tom Collins
February 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT: Basic Membership Questions by Vanessa Beaudry
February 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
TECH SUPPORT: CD-ROM Questions by Ben Dolmar - Director of Production
February 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
TECH SUPPORT: CD-ROM Questions - Long file names by Ben Dolmar
February 28, 2004 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
TECH SUPPORT: Downloading PDF Files by Tom Collins - Director of Technology
April 13, 2002 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
H2H SUPPORT: Planning by Monty Lysne - Director of H2H
April 12, 2002 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
TECH SUPPORT: PowerPoint Music Not Working by Ben Dolmar - Director of Production
April 12, 2002 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
GIFT SUPPORT: We’re a small church, we don’t have musicians. How can we do this? by Debbie Streicher - Director of GIFT
April 12, 2002 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
FSS SUPPORT: What kind of a team do I need to pull this off? by Ben Hoogland - Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator
April 12, 2002 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )
TECH SUPPORT: Internet Explorer is downloading 0kb files by Tom Collins - Director of Technology
September 7, 2001 ( Filed Under: FINK Member Support )