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The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation is a three-day interactive educational program for pastors, faith formation leaders, and staff in all Christian congregations.
Preparation
To prepare for The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation training program please familiarize yourself with the following research, trends, and practices in faith formation. Just follow the links to the website pages with the articles. You can download the articles.
Faith Formation 2020 Research (www.FaithFormation2020.net)
Research & Trends, Approaches & Practices (www.LifelongFaith.com)
For articles on research, trends, and practices in faith formation today review the following articles. Select the topics that best addresses your interests and learning needs.
Lifelong Faith Formation Network
The Summer 2011 issue of the Lifelong Faith Journal describes the principles and practices of developing a Lifelong Faith Formation Network in a congregation (see PDF file). The development of the Network concept has grown out of the Faith Formation 2020 Initiative and the need to develop faith formation models for the 21st century. The PowerPoint presentation provides illustrations of how to apply a Network approach in a congregation.
The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation is a three-day interactive educational program for pastors, faith formation leaders, and staff in all Christian congregations.
- Understand the new context of faith formation and the diverse religious and spiritual needs of all generations
- Understand the emerging vision of 21st century faith formation
- Envision faith formation in the "Age of Networks" and learn how to create a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for the 21st century
- Discover a variety of 21st century approaches and resources for faith formation in the congregation, at home, and online
- Learn how to use the new digital media and web technologies in faith formation
- Develop the skills for curating religious content and experiences for all ages and generations
Preparation
To prepare for The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation training program please familiarize yourself with the following research, trends, and practices in faith formation. Just follow the links to the website pages with the articles. You can download the articles.
Faith Formation 2020 Research (www.FaithFormation2020.net)
- For an overview of driving forces affecting faith formation today go to: http://www.faithformation2020.net/ff-2020-driving-forces.html
- For an overview of the four scenarios of the future of faith formation go to: http://www.faithformation2020.net/ff-2020-scenarios.html
Research & Trends, Approaches & Practices (www.LifelongFaith.com)
For articles on research, trends, and practices in faith formation today review the following articles. Select the topics that best addresses your interests and learning needs.
Lifelong Faith Formation Network
The Summer 2011 issue of the Lifelong Faith Journal describes the principles and practices of developing a Lifelong Faith Formation Network in a congregation (see PDF file). The development of the Network concept has grown out of the Faith Formation 2020 Initiative and the need to develop faith formation models for the 21st century. The PowerPoint presentation provides illustrations of how to apply a Network approach in a congregation.
| lifelong_faith_formation_network_journal_summer_2011.pdf |
| ff_2020_lifelong_network.pptx |
| ff_2020_lifelong_network.pdf |
