Faith formation is central to the ministry of every congregation and to The Ministry Lab’s calling.
We understand the joys and challenges of creating effective faith formation programs—and we know that many who are tasked with forming faith are flying solo. We stand ready to be your co-pilot!
The Ministry Lab’s support includes:
- Robust and ever-evolving online resources for all ages
- Hard copy resources you can borrow, including books, DVD, curricula and study guides
- Co-Lab Feedback Loop gatherings where you can share with and learn from colleagues
For Leaders
- One of the best ways to support your own leadership is to encourage excellent Mentors & Leaders, Develop Young Leaders and lead the way in Talking about Social Action/Justice/Engagement.
- Our next ConNext event is coming up soon! Watch here and in your inbox for an invitation to our ConNext Coffee Conversation!
- Looking for more? Check out our Leadership Development Resources to bolster you and inspire your ministry.
For Children & Families
Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., prepare for African American History month (February) and help parents and children process the recent white supremacy riots by exploring:
- the History of Race in America
- Antiracism/White Supremacy
- and Compassion (among others) from our Racism: Children & Parents lib guides
- Also, Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home (Chalice) offers two free downloadable practices to share with children and families: Snuggles under God’s Wings and After a Natural Disaster.
Looking for more? We’ve got resources for:
- Talking about Grief & Trauma with Children
- Parenting
- Raising Confident Kids
- Sexuality & Gender Identity with Children
- Online/At-home tech helps
- Among others
For Tweens & Teens
Help your Tweens & Teens process the recent white supremacy riots as they honor and engage in the on-going work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with discussions around:
- Anti-Racism & White Supremacy
- Perspectives & Stories
- Diversity
- Mindfulness, Compassion & Healing
- and others
Looking for more? Check out our resources for:
- Confirmation/affirmation of Baptism curricula
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
- Talking about Grief & Trauma with Tweens & Teens
- Online and at-home tech ideas
- Mental & spiritual well-being
- Social justice & community engagement
For Young Adults & Adults
The chaos of 2020 has flowed right into 2021. Help your young adults and adults use this time to learn, grow, and work for lasting change by leading discussions on:
- The History of Race in America
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Era
- linking the Past & Present
- Conflict, Division & Reconciliation
- or Restorative Justice
- among others
Find a plethora of resources for Bible study, book discussion, and diversity training in Rev. Jia Starr Brown’s 2020 Journey to Freedom series. Find the entire video line-up in our Journey to Freedom Vimeo Showcase. Learn more here.
See our Lent & Easter lib guide for books, devotionals, and small group study guides for the seasons ahead.
Looking for more? Check out our resources for:
Intergenerational Resources
Intergenerational ministry is where we’re all headed. Get yourself ready with resources for and tips for how-to in our Intergenerational lib guide.
And check out Creation Care for All Ages resources.
Great Idea
Generated by The Ministry Lab’s partners, congregational leaders and director. If you’ve got a Great Idea to share, let us know!
African American History Stations
February is African American History Month. Ash Wednesday is February 17. These two things could/maybe should go together!
Kick-start events with a robust celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 17…
Begin February with two weeks of study…
Let study and discussion lead toward Ash Wednesday confession; then transition from confession to action.
Let your action be informed by your study – the sky’s the limit!
To find helpful liturgies, intergenerational resources, tips for including the wider community, and add-ons: read more.
Co-Lab Feedback Loop
Get fired up, gain insight and share your own experiments with others through our Co-Lab Feedback Loop. The Loop meets once a month via Zoom. Sign up here.
Learn More
Have something you’d like to discuss? Need to check out resources? Share questions, interests and ideas with The Ministry Lab’s Executive Director, Rev. Emily Meyer or search our site.