There’s no such thing as a formula for faith formation
But there are research-backed and proven best practices
The change you want often starts with the disruption you need
Discover training that’s fueled by research and designed for breakthrough
Vibrant Faith is actively conducting research in partnership with churches to uncover best practices and share them with ministry leaders through training. For instance —
Research suggests that —
- Faith is formed through relationships, and yet churches put almost all of their discipling attention and resources on classes and worship.
- Family relationships are uniquely influential for faith formation, and yet churches focus most on church-related activities and programs.
- Faith formation is a lifelong journey, and yet the bulk of church curricula only addresses the early stages of faith for children, youth, and new believers.
What if your church did things differently?
Unlock research-based best practices for your ministry through Vibrant Faith Training.
Frustrated with doing things the way they’ve always been done?
When you incorporate research-based practices into your ministry, change happens
Vibrant Faith training:
- Develops practical knowledge and skills for faith formation
- Takes you from being reactive and stuck in patterns from the past to adaptive and creatively innovative
- Takes your teams from fragmented to unified with a shared vision and language
Explore training options for your ministry
MasterClasses
Guided online group courses, taught by seasoned and innovative “master instructors.”
- Timely and relevant online classes that take a focused look at one aspect of lifelong faith formation presented by an expert teacher.
- Tuition: $299 for a 6-month Season Pass
- Provides access to all classes during the season for up to 14 church staffers
- Seasons are Winter/Spring, Summer/Fall
- Drop-in single courses priced at $69/Master Class
- Each MasterClass is offered online at Vibrant Faith Catalyst (membership to Catalyst is free)
“Participating in the Vibrant Faith MasterClasses has been an empowering and
encouraging experience in this challenging year. The variety of topics is meeting multiple ministry needs, across all ages and stages. The online presentation format is succinct but impactful, full of learning and practices that are relevant to ministry in 2021. These classes have given us access to innovative, ecumenical voices from leaders in the field, plus the classes and Catalyst provide a built-in cohort of fellow travelers in formation ministry. The research- and experience-based insights from the MasterClasses have given our whole team permission to engage in
transformational ministry and meet this moment with more confidence and joy.
I have shared information from several classes, especially the classes on youth
and family ministry, in meetings and my own classes, as well as conversations
with colleagues and at home. The season pass has been great
value, too—definitely the way to go!”
"What’s remarkable to witness at Round Hill is the new passion people are experiencing, which is fostering new life in the community. As people are becoming more aware of God’s rhythms in their life, they feel themselves drawn to creating projects, being a part of committees, and planning different events for the community."
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Leading Well Retreats
in-person and online events for spiritual renewal and leadership development.
- A four-day training experience for pastors, program staff, and church leaders that offers practical learning, Sabbath rest and collegial support.
- Available in-person and online
- 5-Session cohort training experiences
- Once a month 30-minute Abiding events