Faith Formation

Faith Formation for Children & Adults of All ages

Cross+Generational Ministry Lab Resources

Below are resources for those attending the Cross+Generational Ministry Lab on Saturday, March 16th
Please feel free to download these documents and print or access from an electronic device. We look forward to our time together!!

5 G Planning Guide

Foundation & Fundamentals

Session 1: The Why

Introductory Workshop

Blogs

Table Salt - Emily Dalen - Faith in the every day stuff of life

Resources

Faith Formation Learning Exchange (a service of Vibrant Faith Ministries)
Vibrant Faith Ministries
Surface to Soul (resources from Vibrant Faith presentations at Assembly 2015)

ELCA Faith Practices Resource
This link directs you to several Faith Practices resources that might be useful for your ministry setting as you strive to create followers of Christ who are committed to growing in faith, love and obedience to God’s will. The “Five Gifts of Discipleship” resources highlight the current Faith Practices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and offer not only bible studies related to these faith practices, but also group activities corresponding to the various liturgical seasons. The resource, “Story Matters” is also posted and this resource provides ministry settings the opportunity to combine the Book of Faith Initiative, Discipleship Small Groups, and Mission Strategic Planning as they seek ways to create passion for bible study, discipleship and mission planning. For more information contact Rev. Brenda K. Smith at Brenda.Smith@elca.org.

Outdoor ministries & Faith Formation

Outdoor ministry has proved to be very instrumental in the faith formation of people of all ages.

Check out the many great programs that ELCA camps in Iowa have to offer!!

Lutheran Lakeside Camp

Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp

Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp

Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center