faith formation
What We’re Learning: But They Don’t Have Time…
When we gather with other ministry leaders, the conversations inevitably gravitate toward a common complaint—we disapprove of the way most
November 2, 2023
Tag: Research
Nancy Going
What We’re Learning: Setting Unrealistic Expectations
(EDITOR’S NOTE: At Vibrant Faith we’ve partnered with our team of ministry leadership coaches to name the obstacles and challenges
October 24, 2023
faith formation
Obstacles of Forming Faith: What We’re Learning
It’s maybe the oldest “shop talk” topic in ministry—Why can’t or won’t parents take responsibility for forming faith in their
September 5, 2023
faith formation
Surviving Isn’t Thriving
There’s no question that our post-pandemic church life is different… We have shifted yet again, and not toward consistent church
May 30, 2023
Thriving Grows Out Of Our Uniqueness
We have just come to a new realization in our Thriving Congregations Project. Because of it, we moved our 27
March 23, 2023
Why Are You Engaging Parents?
A blog dropped into my inbox this week with a lead-off question: “Why is it so hard to engage parents?”
February 14, 2023
Nancy Going
The Faith Life of Parents
How are you currently engaging the faith life of parents at your church? That’s the next big question, isn’t it?
January 30, 2023
Nancy Going
What We’re Learning: 4th-Soil Parenting
At Vibrant Faith we’re grateful to begin 2023 with a big announcement… Thanks to a generous grant from the Lilly
January 16, 2023
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What We’re Learning: Reflections on Thriving
As we continue our work with the 28 Churches in our Thriving Congregations Project, we’re leading cohort meetings with them
October 4, 2022
The Deep Pull of Honesty
Our Vibrant Faith Coaching Team, working with the 28 churches that are part of our Thriving Congregations Project, is gathering
September 30, 2022