The Church has a (com)mission with both internal and external aspects. Internally, the Church (and our local churches) must be focused on faith formation. The Mission of the Church (Part 2 of 3) This post is the second of three … Continue reading
Proclamation is about transmitting the good news to others, by any means necessary. Preaching is a method of proclamation, but what if it’s not the most efficient method to have in your worship service? What are the alternatives? Inclusive Worship, … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 Free Resource: Home-Based, Family Lesson #3-1 (God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: God loves us, even when we do the wrong thing. Welcome to … Continue reading
Both individuals and families are often stressed beyond their capacity. Regular faith practices will help relieve stress in the long run, but families and individuals need your help to get started! I’m too stressed, too! This is my third post … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before, congregations need to equip families to do faith formation at home. This is always true since the home is already the center of our faith formation. It is especially true at this time when our traditional … Continue reading
From watching the news, we can see that this pandemic is not going away anytime soon. As I wrote about last week, we should be prepared to continue our focus on the-home-as-church, at least for the foreseeable future. There are … Continue reading
In Wisconsin (where I live), it’s been about 15 weeks since churches closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many have said, this closure is about church buildings and gatherings. Church itself has not been closed, but instead, … Continue reading
It’s probably not surprising that I used the phrase “faith formation” a lot. I’ve done previous blog posts, a frequently asked questions page, and this blog is even called Forming Faith. By reading my blog posts and FAQ, you can … Continue reading
Many of us are struggling to figure out how to move forward in worship and faith formation for the 2020-2021 program year, given the many unknowns of this COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on your area, you may be currently transitioning back … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 10:17-31 Free Resource: Doorway to the Kingdom (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: Living in God’s kingdom is not about possessions, but about our love toward others. Lent is finally … Continue reading