Faith Nurture

How one church is helping members connect daily through a faith formation activity, even in the midst of a pandemic.

Here are four upcoming cohort opportunities that might bless your congregation. 

My mother called me out of the blue a few weeks ago. I thought it would be a conversation about the weather or what she was cooking. Instead she disclosed things I never heard about her childhood.

Often, we have no idea how our words and actions affect others now or in the future, especially during our school years. 

There are times in life when we each need encouragement—a few kind words, a loving smile, a card expressing concern, or a hand held out when the world knocks us down. 

Often, others have read the same books or lived similar experiences, but have drawn different conclusions. This can feel challenging when we are in discussion, but it’s a good learning opportunity.

The circumstances of 2020 have gifted us with an opportunity to learn from what we have done and apply those key takeaways as we set up for our “next shot.”

Collaboration can be a doorway to hopefulness when individuals or congregations find themselves stuck.

It's a muddy time and we should just name it and let go of that image of running fast or any false gods of productivity that we carry.

We don’t need to be convinced to realize that we live in a culture of hurry. But is this what it means to be a disciple of Jesus? Is this what God wants for me?

The reality is that even in difficult times, we continue to grow. And this begs the question: will it be good growth?