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Home/Adult Formation

ADULT FORMATION

adult FORMation

Adult formation is a practice in which adults of all ages and life stages engage in formative activities in order to grow in knowledge, skill, love, and/or understanding. 

EQUIP. TEACH. FORM.

RESOURCES FOR
DISCIPLES OF ALL AGES

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