It may be summer, but think about gearing up for fall
Two-Minute read. Now is the time to be gearing up for the Christian Education experiences your church will offer this fall.
Kim Snodgrass
Kim Snodgrass is Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation.
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What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
Two-Minute read. Are you hungry for more?
Trinity Sunday
One-Minute read. Three different ways we experience the one God we worship.
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.
A way to pray: Proverbs
Three-Minute read. Few books offer more practical day-to-day guidance on the art of living than the Book of Proverbs.
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.
Childhood spirituality matters: a Godly Play opportunity in our backyard this summer
One-Minute read. Let us help you invest in Children’s Formation.
Lenten Resources for Church and Home
One-Minute read. Encourage a meaningful Lenten experience at home and in the congregation by using highly recommended and easy to use resources that stir our souls to….
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.
On the Cusp of Advent
Two-minute read. On the cusp of Advent, Ordinary Time winds to a close. What has Ordinary Time held for you?
Resources to Nurture a Meaningful Advent
One-minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources. Just in case you didn’t see our earlier article, it’s not too late to explore some favorites…
Formational thoughts on politics, elections, and fear
Three-Minute read. Election time is upon us yet again, and all that goes with it. The following may be helpful in maintaining a Christian perspective.
A win-win for you and your church
One-Minute read. Attending the Forma Conference is a win for you and your church. Consistently regarded as a valuable ministry experience, here are a few solid reasons I hope you will attend.
Advent Resources
One-Minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources, like these favorites…
Forma 2023: Called to Covenant
One-Minute read. West Missouri invests, encourages and develops Spiritual Formation Leadership with free-to-you Forma Conference registrations!
