The Faith Formation Resource Team of the Northeastern PA Synod affirms the diversity of God’s people while supporting and equipping the baptized along their faith journey and helping them apply Lutheran theology to all aspects of church and daily life.
Check out some of the ways we live this out!
1. We offer a variety of learning opportunities to nurture the faith development of people in congregations, mission districts and the synod.
One program we offer is Lutheran Basics, a four-hour workshop focusing on Lutheran teachings, which we can offer as an event for a single congregation or a cluster of congregations. Annually, the Team hosts Learning Ministries Day, a day-long event for enrichment and Christian growth.
2. We use a variety of networking methods to connect people to learning opportunities and resources.
Check out the link in the side bar to Pinterest on this page or the Synod Facebook Page or for additional links to theologically sound resources.
3. Assist congregations and synodical groups in applying Lutheran theology to the various ministries of the church.
Members of our team have met with congregation councils, and other interested congregational members, to look at Lutheran theology and how it is lived out in stewardship, advocacy, witnessing, service and much more.
Changes to Resource Center Announced!
The Synod Resource Center has been completely reorganized in the last few months. All of the material has been organized by topic, instead of by publishing house as it was in the past. There are resources on Confirmation, Adult Bible Studies, Youth Group, Congregational Conflict, Preaching, Lutheran History and so much more. Most of the resources are listed on-line, and the rest are in the process of being catalogued. Check out the on-line catalog for anything you might need, but please be aware that the catalog is being updated weekly, so check back often.
There will be someone in the Resource Center every Wednesday from 10:00 – 12:00 to answer questions and mail out requested resources. Requests and questions may be e-mailed to Cheryl Statham at cstatham@ptd.net, Marlane Druckenmiller at teaconn@gmail.com, or Laurie Christman at laurie@nepsynod.org.
Resource of the Month
To help highlight the wealth of resources in the Center, there will be a resource listed every month for your consideration.
Items of Note for Those Interested in Faith Formation
The Faith Formation Resource Ministry Team would like to bring some special items of interest for anyone interested in Faith Formation. There are many websites that have items of interest and some send something new every day. Check them out and sign up.
Vibrant Faith – vibrantfaith.org
God Pause from Luther Seminary – communic@luthersem.edu
Luther Seminary – Working Preacher – Workingpreacher.org
Virginia Theological Seminary Building Faith Initiative – buildfaith@vts.edu
CONTACT US IF YOU NEED…
…help with selecting curriculum.
…ideas for teacher training.
…resources for faith formation.
…a consultant to evaluate your Sunday school program.
…assistance with anything related to faith formation.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
