Intentional Faith Development
The Personal Practice of Intentional Faith Development
Through the personal practice of Intentional Faith Development, we do the soul work that connects us to others, immerses us in God's Word, and positions us to grow in grace and mature in Christ. We place ourselves in the most advantageous circumstances to learn and grow in our following of Christ. We cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our own spiritual maturation. We learn in community.
The Congregational Practice of Intentional Faith Development
Intentional Faith Development refers to all the ministries that help us grow in faith outside of weekly worship, such as bible studies, Sunday School classes, support groups, and prayer teams. Congregations who practice Intentional Faith Development offer opportunities for people to learn in community for people at all stages of faith. They offer ministries that help people grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of God. Intentional refers to deliberate effort, purposeful action, and high priority.
What word would you use to describe RLC's faith development? Here's how our congregation assessed itself in our recent survey. Out of 80 responses received...
Let's talk about all that on - Sunday March 11th - at the Adult Forum. We'll also hear from Kelli Slunt and look at some thoughts of Martin Luther on this topic. Bring your ideas for how to be more intentional in our own personal faith development.
Learn More! Every day during Lent, we will post a new thought about fruitful living on our Twitter and Facebook sites. Weekly Website News e-mails will
reinforce each weekly theme:
Week 1 - Radical Hospitality
Week 2 - Passionate Worship
Week 3 - Intentional Faith Development
Week 4 - Risk-taking Mission and Service
Week 5 - Extravagant Generosity
These thoughts come from Bishop Robert Schnase's devotional guide entitled Forty Days of Fruitful Living
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http://fivepractices.org/books/
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Join us in prayerful discussion about how to make our lives more fruitful!
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last." John 15:16
