Why the Faithful Formation Project?
Pastors, congregation leaders, children's ministers, parents, and caregivers work hard every day to raise faithful young people, yet many people may lack of confidence, the resources, guidance, and support in that effort. The Faithful Formation Project has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to develop resources to fill this gap. Through groundbreaking research, practical online tools, and affordable education events, our project empowers those who care for kids to convey a faith that values inclusion, wisdom, justice, and humility.
There are not yet enough progressive spaces and information where people of faith who seek resource and information can safely gain inclusive and sound direction. We hope to meet these needs celebrating the expansiveness of the Christian faith by identifying, creating, and providing new and existing resources.
OUR STORY
The Faithful Formation Project seeks to equip Christian leaders...
The Faithful Formation project seeks to support Christian leaders and equip Christian parents to pass along faith values to their children in a lasting, loving way. In 2023, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY received a grant from the Lilly Endowment to conduct research, curate online resources, and provide educational training in the areas of children’s faith formation and family faith transmission. Our project includes the following goals:
1. Identify existing approaches to faith formation of children.
2. Conduct research in children’s spirituality and the influence of religion on family relationships.
3. Publish resources and offer educational training to pastors and ministry professionals.
4. Integrate key findings from research into graduate courses at Louisville Seminary.
5. Offer downloadable content for congregational practitioners as well as tools and resources for caregivers.
The project consists of seven people who have a passion to serve our communities, meet the challenges of faith formation in children, adolescent, and teenagers, and the facilitate inclusion through identifying non-bias and affirming resources.
MEET THE TEAM
TEAH L. MOORE, PH.D
DIRECTOR
COMING SOON
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
BRADLEY WIGGER, PH.D
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
SARAH FLANNERY, M.S.
FACULTY RESEARCHER
NESHAUNE LASLEY, M.S.
RESEARCHER AND COORDINATOR
LESLEY ANN EARLES, PH.D
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
VERENA SCHMIDT, PH.D.
RESEARCH SPECIALIST
This is the place.
Pastors, youth ministers, children's church ministers, and church leaders who want to aid parents and caregivers in passing on your Christian faith and values to your children.
Parents and caregivers who want seeking information on how to pass on their Christian faith and values to your children.
Christian parents seeking resources that facilitate inclusiveness among communities that are affirming of LGBTSQIA +, promote anti-racism, and non-bias in the Christian faith