The Vision & Practice of 
21st Century Faith Formation
Learning Design
Program Topics

The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation is a three-day interactive designed to help participants: 
  1. Understand the new context of faith formation and the diverse religious and spiritual needs of all generations
  2. Understand the emerging vision of 21st century faith formation
  3. Envision faith formation in the "Age of Networks" and learn how to create a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for the 21st century
  4. Discover a variety of 21st century approaches and resources for faith formation in the congregation, at home, and online
  5. Learn how to use the new digital media and web technologies in faith formation
  6. Develop the skills for curating religious content and experiences for all ages and generations


Program Design

Day 1: 9 am to 5 pm

Morning Session

Topic #1 - Contemporary Trends in Religiosity and Practice across the Life Span

Topic #2 - Promoting Faith Growth across the Life Span: Research Perspectives


Afternoon Session 

Topic #3 - Promoting Faith Growth through Congregational Life (David Anderson)

Topic #4 - 21st Century Learning: New Approaches & Technologies

Topic #5 - Developing an Innovation Mindset


Day 2: 9 am to 5 pm

Morning Session

Topic #6 - Designing a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for Your Congregation: Part 1. Design Principles & Models

Topic #7. The Emerging Role of the Faith Formation Curator


Afternoon Session 

Topic #8. A Faith Formation Network at Home: Vibrant Faith @Home - Leif Kehrwald

Topic #9. Designing a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for Young Congregation: Part 2. Experiencing Web 2.0, Digital, and Social Media Tools


Day 3: 9 am to 3 pm 

Morning Session

Topic #10. Designing a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for Young Congregation: Part 3. Building a Model


Afternoon Session 

Topic #11. Leadership for Faith Formation in a Networked World 


Follow-Up Webinar

Using Social Media in Faith Formation - Anna Rendell