Faith Formation

Spiritual formation is a lifelong process of growing in holiness of heart and life. This journey is nurtured through rhythms of prayer, scripture, accountability, and participation in God’s mission. As individuals and communities mature in faith, they are empowered to reflect Christ’s love more fully in their relationships and actions.

Faith Formation

• Booklet: Basics of Faith Formation
• Article: Healthy Spiritual Habit-Formation: Being “all in” as a Disciple
• Article: Spiritual Practices and Community Engagement: Three Practical Ways to Empower Laypeople for Missional Living

Small Groups

One of the gifts the church offers is community, specifically small groups where participants can gather to experience acceptance, belonging, and nurture, as well as challenge and encouragement for the journey of faith.

• Web page: How to Start Small Groups. This includes a podcast series and resources to support you, whatever the size of your church/ministry.
• Web page: Weekly Worship Resources—Note that there is a Small Group lesson included in each weekly worship resource.
• Booklet: How to Start Small Groups: Growing Larger by Acting Smaller
• Booklet: Thriving Small Groups: From Gathering to Growing by Scott Hughes and Motoe Yamada Foor
• Article: United Methodist/Wesleyan Small-Group Resources
• Article: Essential Elements of a Small Group

Other Resources for Faith Formation and Small Groups

• The Upper Room
• BeADisciple.com, Online educational experiences with roots in Wesleyan theology
• Small Group Studies from Cokesbury
• Disciple Bible Studies
• Adult Bible Studies