The Rev. Brad Karelius Presents: The Desert Mystics
From August 11 – 13, the Rev. Brad Karelius introduced the ‘Desert Mystics’; pioneers who shared their experiences living in the desert and showing us how the desert community can transorm lives.
Christian Formation
Desert Mother and Fathers Workshop
Register now to attend one or more sessions of The Desert Mother and Fathers Workshop coming soon.
Small Group Facilitator Training
Small groups make a big difference in people’s lives. Small group facilitators provide guidance and encourage participation.
Faith Formation in Small Congregations
Resources you can use when forming your ministry and making connections.
Education for Ministry: Register Now for Fall Seminars
Register now for Education for Ministry seminars.
Spiritual Formation: Deanery Updates
Kim Snodgras shares the latest Spiritual Formation Deanery Updates.
Ultreya! A Heartland Cursillo quarterly gathering
On Saturday, June 17, Heartland Cursillo is hosting a quarterly gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
Clergy, Bishop’s Warden, and Lay Leader Spiritual Formation Survey
One-Minute read. Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
Two-Minute read. Are you hungry for more?
The Holy Spirit moving in our lives
One-Minute read. A divine force is moving in our lives.
The Season of Pentecost
One-Minute read. We are a universal community celebrating the “free gift of God to go and be a new thing in the world – a witness that all of life could be different for everybody …”
Education for Ministry: Our Hopes and Dreams
Two-Minute read.We are looking to reinvigorate Education for Ministry (EfM) classes in West Missouri.
ChurchNext: How to enrich your spiritual life
One-Minute read. Are you looking for a new simple way to learn and grow? ChurchNext might be for you … because they’re out to change lives.
Pathways for Baptismal Living
Two-Minute read. You don’t have to enroll in a degree program to enrich your faith.
Righteous Anger
Three-Minute read. Love is something we do. We educate ourselves. We refuse to demonize those who disagree with us. We try our best to make our words and actions a witness to the world.
Children and youth summer opportunities
One-Minute read. Our next door neighbors in Kansas have invited youth and children to participate in two opportunities this summer. Full and partial scholarships are being offered for both events.
Childhood spirituality matters: a Godly Play opportunity in our backyard this summer
One-Minute read. Let us help you invest in Children’s Formation.
Chalking the Door: A New Year House Blessing
Three-Minute read. Start 2023 by Chalking the Door as a way to celebrate and physically mark God’s blessing on our lives and home throughout the year.
Join Forma Online Next Week
One-Minute read. As “Called to Covenant” is taking place next week on the campus of Virginia Theological Seminary, You and yours can attend free online by using a West Missouri registration code.
Forma 2023: Called to Covenant
One-Minute read. West Missouri invests, encourages and develops Spiritual Formation Leadership with free-to-you Forma Conference registrations!
