Author

Patton Dodd

Journalist

Patton Dodd is a writer living in San Antonio, Texas. He has a Ph.D. from Boston University in religion and literature, and has written for publications including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNN.com, Newsweek, Financial Times, Slate, Christianity Today, Killing the Buddha, Books and Culture, Patheos, and The Shambhala Sun. Dodd also has written several books, including "The Prayer Wheel," "My Faith So Far: A Story of Conversion and Confusion," and an e-book, "The Tebow Mystique." 

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Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative

A new grant is available to support endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith.

The Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to support programs that help congregations strengthen worship and prayer practices that respect how children experience God and express their faith, include children with disabilities, draw upon the arts, create opportunities for Bible storytelling, and connect worship to the daily lives of children and families.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. (ET) on May 6, 2024.

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