Intro & Overview

 

Journey in Faith

 

Theological Education with Practical Application

Personal faith formation in a small group setting
that transforms people and their congregations!

Are you seeking the sacred in your daily life? Are you looking for a way to grow with others in your church? Will you set out on a pilgrimage that leads toward deeper community, stronger faith and the skills to minister in the world? Journey in Faith supports and enhances the baptismal ministry of the whole people of God. It is a multi-year, multi-faceted program that renews and revitalizes congregations.

To learn more, Click here to download an overview

To order: Click here to download the order form


A Multi-faceted Process of Faith Formation
(A group may take a year or longer to complete each Path)

The First Path — Faith Stories (Scriptures)
The Second Path — Theology
The Third Path — Ethics and History (under development)                                                                      The Fourth Path — World Religions (under develpment)
The Fifth Path — Mission and Ministry (currently in the concept stage)
 (includes a Pilgrimage and Mission Project)

Each Path has Six Units, each comprised of Six Steps (sessions) for a total of 36 core sessions in each Path + optional focus units. Each Unit addresses these topics:

Step #1   Our Experience
Step #2   Creativity in Hebrew Scriptures
Step #3   Love in Christian Scriptures
Step #4   Liberty in the Saints of History
Step #5   Restorative Justice
Step #6   Review and Celebrate

Click here to view sample sessions

What will your group learn?
You will learn what your group decides to experience, but the program offers the following opportunities to learn:

  • new ways of doing liturgy and prayer
  • new ways to grow spiritually and lead others in spiritual practice
  • ways to study scritpture and specific scriptural passages
  • about theology and how to be a theologian
  • about saints and church history
  • about baptismal ministry and your own ministry
  • small group leadership skills
  • about mission/outreach ministry 
  • about the beliefs and practices of other faiths
  • and much more!

How does the program do all this?
Through weekly meetings, small groups build community by praying together, reading the scriptures and sharing aspects of their lives. In this flexible process, the group rotates leadership roles and decides how to focus their time, but the program materials provide a framework and guide to acquiring the skills needed for ministry and the knowledge and experience needed for mature faith. Journey in Faith groups are coached by trained mentors who help participants learn skills, find answers and grow in faith. 

To start the journey: 
         Download the Startup Guide!

How do we find a group companion?
YOU may be the companion-- or someone you know. Journey in Faith mentors are individuals who have already been trained as a small group mentor (e.g., through EFM or J2A) or those with skills and experience who are trained as companions. While training is not required, it is recommended. See the Training and Events section of this website for current trainings. We will also bring the training to you -- contact us for more information.

Download the Companion Manual to learn more.

What does it cost?
Journey in Faith is priced according to your congregation's Average Sunday Attendence (ASA).

Average Sunday Attendance

(children, youth and adults at your primary weekly worship services)

 

Annual Membership Fee

ASA                         Fee/yr.

1-25                       $  200

26-75                     $  300

76-200                   $  400

201-800                 $  600

800-2000               $  800

2000+                    $1000

 

Download the Order Form Here!

 

Click Here to Download an Overview

Click Here to Download the Startup Guide

 

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Journey in Faith

 Theological Education with Practical Application

Personal faith formation in a small group setting that transforms people and their congregations!
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