Faith Formation

Faith formation is central to the ministry of every congregation and to The Ministry Lab’s calling. 

Please complete our short survey so we can serve you better!

Your responses will help us gain insight in how existing resources are utilized – and where we can improve what to offer and how we offer it. Responses will also inform our in-the-works antiracism toolkit for rural and smaller congregations.

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Throughout 2022, The Ministry Lab is here to help you innovate and connect you to resources for faith formation with all ages.

The Ministry Lab’s support includes:

• See our NEW Advent Events & Devotions for our frequently updated list of seasonal opportunities for reflection and renewal.
• Robust and ever-evolving online resources for all ages – through our lib guides (curated lists of multi-media resources).
• Hard copy resources you can borrow, including books, DVD, curricula and study guides
• Free and unlimited one-on-one consultations for all member congregations; call or email Emily Meyer.

For Leaders

Registration for ConNext Summit 2022 is OPEN!! Learn more and register here!

Create safe spaces for Diversity including hospitality with/for:

• LGBTQIA+ folx
• Multicultural/Multiracial Congregations
• Multilingual/Multimedia Resources
• People with Special Needs

Develop best practices and other tools for Leadership, by working on:

• Boundaries & Safety
• Digital/Hybrid Ministry
• Leadership Skills
• Mentors & Volunteers
• Technology – Boundaries & Best Practices
• Additional Trainings & Webinars
• Young Leaders

Find additional resources for all areas, curated for easy accessibility in our Faith Formation lib guides. We break them down here:

For Children & Families

• Antiracism with Children & Families
• Backpack & Back-to-School Sundays
• Bible with Children
• Children’s Ministry
• First Communion
• Hybrid Ministry (See also Family Faith, below)
• Nursery
• Prayer & Worship with Children
• Sexuality & Gender Identity with Children

To support At-Home Faith Formation, see our Family Faith guides, including:

• Parenting
• Raising Confident Kids
• Raising Confident Tweens & Teens
• Spiritual Practices
• Talking about Grief & Trauma with Children & Families

For Tweens & Teens

Engage youth in meaningful Pride and Juneteenth observances – and process these challenging days – with resources from our lib guides:

• Antiracism: Tweens & Teens
• Bible
• Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation
• Grief & Trauma
• Online and at-home tech ideas
• Prayer
• Sexuality & Gender Identity
• Youth Ministry

For Young Adults & Adults

Invite folx to develop deepen personal and communal awareness of systems of oppression as they grow in empathy and hope – and the ability to celebrate with joy! – with resources for:

• Antiracism with Adults
• Bible
• Grief & Trauma with Adults
• Sexuality & Gender Identity
• Small Groups
• Spiritual Practices

For Intergenerational & Innovative Ministries

Find resources for Revamping Youth Ministry / Going Intergenerational or ideas for ministry with all ages in the following specific areas:

• Camps, Retreats, Summer, & VBS
  • which includes Mission Trips
• Church Year/Seasons with more for:
  • Advent & Christmas
  • Lent & Easter
• Creation Care
• Discipleship
• Doctrine & Theologies
• Emotional Awareness
• Interreligious Dialogue
• Pop Culture
• Relationships & Identity
• Sabbath & Rest
• Sacraments & Life Stages
• Truth Telling & Story Telling
• Science & Faith
• Social Justice
• Spiritual Gifts
• Spiritual Growth
• Truth Telling & Story Telling