Faith Formation

Becoming Equipped to Follow God’s Call

Called at age 39 to be a messenger of God, a minister-in-training finds acceptance, insight, and guidance through a preaching peer group.

August 8, 2018 | 3 min read
Gregory Heille on Pope Francis: ‘Instantly on Message’

From his first day in office, Pope Francis translated his Latin American perspective into a global vision for the Catholic Church.

August 2, 2018 | 5 min read
From Isolation to Encirclement: Finding the Preaching Voice Among Peers

By preaching to trusted peers and hearing their reflections, even veteran pastors can find transformation in the practice of preaching.

July 23, 2018 | 4 min read

Martin Tel on Creative Movement and Placement for Church Choirs

How and where a church choir enters, stands, and moves can make a difference in how deeply a congregation engages in singing and other parts of worship.

May 17, 2018 | 5 min read

Evening Prayer: My Soul Finds Rest

Join with Latifah Alattas, singers from Urban Doxology, and Isaac Wardell as they respond to their Christian callings through scripture and song in this evening service.

May 2, 2018 | 62 min video

91ÁÔÆæing in Spirit and in Truth

Join with Marianne Meye Thompson in this plenary on worshiping in spirit and in truth.

April 27, 2018 | 53 min video
Isaac Wardell on Bringing Work into 91ÁÔÆæ

Daily work, paid and unpaid, consumes our lives, energy, and minds—even when we are in church. Here are ways to plan worship so people see themselves and their work as instruments of God.

April 18, 2018 | 5 min read
Isaac Wardell on Rethinking Calling and Vocation

Not everyone feels called to their job or experiences it as way to use their gifts to accomplish great things for God. There is a more satisfying way to think about how God calls each of us.

April 18, 2018 | 3 min read