"Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships – often in our own …
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"Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships – often in our own …
Continue Reading about Faith Formation Explained in 66 Words
"We would, therefore, earnestly request our Churches to consider whether they are doing all they ought to do to manifest the …
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It seems like churches are constantly asking, "How can we attract more young people?" While this opens a larger conversation, one …
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The following is an abridged version, edited by the author. The full article can be read here: How Faith Can Improve Mental Health …
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The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus …
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If you were to ask me in the middle of April what I would be doing during the summer I would have told you that I was excited to …
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At Building Faith, one of our goals is to equip church staff and volunteers with the resources they need for effective ministry. …
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Here at Building Faith we know that Christian Formation occurs in many other places besides church and Sunday school. The home, …
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"Ordination, unlike graduation for example, is not something that someone achieves. Rather, one is called to ordination – called …
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