This is the fourth and final blog post in my series What Is Faith Formation? This one is on faith formation and the mission of the church. The previous posts covered: Part 1: The definition of faith formation that I … Continue reading
This post marks the third in a series I’m doing on What Is Faith Formation? Previously, I described what I mean by faith formation, and then last week I argued that our corporate worship services are the biggest, and therefore … Continue reading
If you’ve read this blog in the past, you might know that during the program (school) year, I write about the upcoming Narrative Lectionary Bible reading from the perspective of faith formation. In the summer, I like to focus on … Continue reading
This summer, here in our Forming Faith blog, I’m going to branch out a bit from our normal topics. During the program/school year I reflect on the upcoming Narrative Lectionary Bible reading and how to see it from the perspective … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 Free Resource: Built on a Rock (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (January 27 – February 10): Learning to Follow With our reading for this week in Matthew 7, we come to the end of the Sermon … Continue reading
Free Resource: Creation Celebration (Cross+Gen Education Activity) Rally Day is Coming It might be comforting news, anxiety-producing, or neither, but the school/program year is approaching! For some congregations, there’s not much a difference between one Sunday to the next … Continue reading
Free Resource: Worshipping Together: Breath of Life (Cross+Gen Worship) Together or Separate? One of the new innovations in children, youth, and family ministry is cross+generational ministry. Cross+generational ministry, also known as intergenerational ministry, is simply the idea that all generations … Continue reading
Free Resource: Spirit & Truth Publishing Product Summaries Faith Formation & Integration When I start discussing a topic, the first thing I do is define my terms. It doesn’t do any good to think we’re on the same page but … Continue reading
Free Resource: Sharing God’s Story @ Home (Sample Family Devotion) Why Family Devotions? A devotion is simply an intentional action in which people take time to learn about and worship God. Devotions are times that we show our love … Continue reading
Narrative Lectionary Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 Free Resource: Prayer Stations (Cross+Gen Worship) Advent Theme (December 3—December 24): God’s Presence Brings Life Free food! Two words that are sure to get people moving (along with “free drinks”). We all like free stuff, … Continue reading