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Faces of Faith: Reimagining Fowler's Faith Stages
Thu, Jun 12
Winn Center
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✨ You're Invited! ✨

Join us for a half-day spiritual development workshop at Faces of Faith: Reimagining Fowler's Faith Stages!

Led by the wonderful Rev. Margaret Alsup, MDiv, Chaplain at Lyon College, this event will delve into Fowler's classic stages of faith, offering a fresh understanding of faith formation for all ages.

Whether you're familiar with Fowler's work or new to the concept, this workshop will better equip you to support the faith development of young people.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 12
⏰ Time: 10am-1pm EST
📍 Location: In person at Louisville Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Drive, Louisville, KY 40205 OR on Zoom.

Ready to learn more? Register your spot today at this link or through our Linktree👇

https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/faces-of-faith-reimagining-fowlers-faith-stages

#FaithDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #FowlersFaithStages #FaithfulFormation #LyonCollege #Chaplaincy #Community #Reflection #FaithJourney

We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ You're Invited! ✨

Join us for a half-day spiritual development workshop at Faces of Faith: Reimagining Fowler's Faith Stages!

Led by the wonderful Rev. Margaret Alsup, MDiv, Chaplain at Lyon College, this event will delve into Fowler's classic stages of faith, offering a fresh understanding of faith formation for all ages.

Whether you're familiar with Fowler's work or new to the concept, this workshop will better equip you to support the faith development of young people.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 12
⏰ Time: 10am-1pm EST
📍 Location: In person at Louisville Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Drive, Louisville, KY 40205 OR on Zoom.

Ready to learn more? Register your spot today at this link or through our Linktree👇

https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/faces-of-faith-reimagining-fowlers-faith-stages

#FaithDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #FowlersFaithStages #FaithfulFormation #LyonCollege #Chaplaincy #Community #Reflection #FaithJourney

We look forward to seeing you there!

One week ago, The Faithful Formation Project hosted our first event, A Faithful Look At Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles.

We are so grateful for everyone who joined us in-person and online via Zoom. Your curiosity, energy, and thoughtfulness made this Lunch and Learn so much fun! The Faithful Formation Project team is ready to use your feedback to keep producing resources and events that meet your needs.

If you had to miss it, never fear! We hope to have video clips of this event available via YouTube in the future.

And don't forget to check out our bookshop.org affiliate page via Linktree or https://bookshop.org/shop/Faithfulformationproject to support our work while you purchase your favorite new storybook Bibles!

One week ago, The Faithful Formation Project hosted our first event, A Faithful Look At Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles.

We are so grateful for everyone who joined us in-person and online via Zoom. Your curiosity, energy, and thoughtfulness made this Lunch and Learn so much fun! The Faithful Formation Project team is ready to use your feedback to keep producing resources and events that meet your needs.

If you had to miss it, never fear! We hope to have video clips of this event available via YouTube in the future.

And don't forget to check out our bookshop.org affiliate page via Linktree or https://bookshop.org/shop/Faithfulformationproject to support our work while you purchase your favorite new storybook Bibles!

Get EXCITED! We are just a few days away from our Lunch & Learn, "A Faithful Look at Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles" with Rev. Erin Phelps!

This program is hosted at Louisville Seminary and open to any community members who wish to attend in-person or on Zoom.

Join us on April 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about the fascinating world of children's Bibles with The Faithful Formation Project.

Registration can be found through our Linktree or at https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/lunch-learn-exploring-childrens-bibles.

Get EXCITED! We are just a few days away from our Lunch & Learn, "A Faithful Look at Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles" with Rev. Erin Phelps!

This program is hosted at Louisville Seminary and open to any community members who wish to attend in-person or on Zoom.

Join us on April 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about the fascinating world of children's Bibles with The Faithful Formation Project.

Registration can be found through our Linktree or at https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/lunch-learn-exploring-childrens-bibles.

The Faithful Formation Project is excited to share our first official event with you!

Rev. Erin Phelps will be presenting A Faithful Look At Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles

Join us for a Lunch & Learn at @louisvilleseminary to learn more about our process of curating, reviewing, and recommending different storybook Bibles. This will be a wonderful opportunity to find out about current resources and practice critical thinking about the faith materials we present to our children.

Registration for this event can be found through the Linktree in our bio or by going to https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/lunch-learn-exploring-childrens-bibles

The Faithful Formation Project is excited to share our first official event with you!

Rev. Erin Phelps will be presenting A Faithful Look At Storybooks: Exploring Children's Bibles

Join us for a Lunch & Learn at @louisvilleseminary to learn more about our process of curating, reviewing, and recommending different storybook Bibles. This will be a wonderful opportunity to find out about current resources and practice critical thinking about the faith materials we present to our children.

Registration for this event can be found through the Linktree in our bio or by going to https://www.faithfulformation.org/event-details/lunch-learn-exploring-childrens-bibles

Get to know The Faithful Formation Team! Meet The Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles, Program Director and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Rev. Dr. Earles is the primary investigator for The Faith of Our Mothers project, which is a powerful way to center the voices of women in considering faith and family in their lives.

When she's not not hard at work, Rev. Dr. Earles enjoys being outdoors, (especially boating) and SCUBA diving when she has the opportunity. She also loves listening to a wide range of musical genres from many times and places, saying "I love the power of music to inspire!"

When asked what she loves about The Faithful Formation Project and Faith of our Mothers, Rev. Dr. Earles said, "Participants in The Faith of Our Mothers Project interviews share their stories and special parts of their lives. It is rigorous research and at the same time, it is also sacred space where two are gathered in the Spirit."

Get to know The Faithful Formation Team! Meet The Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles, Program Director and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Rev. Dr. Earles is the primary investigator for The Faith of Our Mothers project, which is a powerful way to center the voices of women in considering faith and family in their lives.

When she's not not hard at work, Rev. Dr. Earles enjoys being outdoors, (especially boating) and SCUBA diving when she has the opportunity. She also loves listening to a wide range of musical genres from many times and places, saying "I love the power of music to inspire!"

When asked what she loves about The Faithful Formation Project and Faith of our Mothers, Rev. Dr. Earles said, "Participants in The Faith of Our Mothers Project interviews share their stories and special parts of their lives. It is rigorous research and at the same time, it is also sacred space where two are gathered in the Spirit."

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet NeShaune Lasley, Researcher and Coordinator for the Faith Of Our Mothers research project.

NeShaune gathers and interprets data that the team can use to conduct workshops, write journal articles, and host fun, faith-filled events for families. Her experience as a Marriage and Family Therapy student at Louisville Seminary makes her a superb fit for this role!

When she's not busy with work and school, NeShaune is a regional swing producer for The Moth StorySlam in Louisville, KY. She also crochets blankets for family and friends. The Faithful Formation Project team was lucky enough to receive handmade crocheted ear warmers from NeShaune last Christmas and can attest to her skills!

NeShaune LOVES spending time with her family. When asked what her favorite thing is about working for The Faithful Formation Project, she responded "The work we GET to do each day."

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet NeShaune Lasley, Researcher and Coordinator for the Faith Of Our Mothers research project.

NeShaune gathers and interprets data that the team can use to conduct workshops, write journal articles, and host fun, faith-filled events for families. Her experience as a Marriage and Family Therapy student at Louisville Seminary makes her a superb fit for this role!

When she's not busy with work and school, NeShaune is a regional swing producer for The Moth StorySlam in Louisville, KY. She also crochets blankets for family and friends. The Faithful Formation Project team was lucky enough to receive handmade crocheted ear warmers from NeShaune last Christmas and can attest to her skills!

NeShaune LOVES spending time with her family. When asked what her favorite thing is about working for The Faithful Formation Project, she responded "The work we GET to do each day."

We often say that we are a resource for people who are sharing "progressive faith values" with children. But what does that really mean?

Check out this explanation from our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about what Progressive Faith Values mean to The Faithful Formation Project!

We often say that we are a resource for people who are sharing "progressive faith values" with children. But what does that really mean?

Check out this explanation from our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about what Progressive Faith Values mean to The Faithful Formation Project!

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet Erin Phelps, Administrative Coordinator for the Faithful Formation Project.

Erin is an ordained Baptist minister and Louisville Seminary alum who uses her ministry skills to support The Faithful Formation Project. She facilitates systems for the grant and creates content like Storybook Bible Guides for the website.

When she's not at work, Erin can be found reading romance and horror novels, playing D&D with her husband and friends, and watching good movies while snuggled on the couch with her two cats. She is passionate about the intersections of faith and pop culture.

When asked what she loves most about The Faithful Formation Project, Erin said, "I am so happy that the work we do can have an impact on the next generation through people who care so deeply about creating healthy faith environments. Curating resources has been a joy for my inner child and it's wonderful to help pass that on to today's young people."

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet Erin Phelps, Administrative Coordinator for the Faithful Formation Project.

Erin is an ordained Baptist minister and Louisville Seminary alum who uses her ministry skills to support The Faithful Formation Project. She facilitates systems for the grant and creates content like Storybook Bible Guides for the website.

When she's not at work, Erin can be found reading romance and horror novels, playing D&D with her husband and friends, and watching good movies while snuggled on the couch with her two cats. She is passionate about the intersections of faith and pop culture.

When asked what she loves most about The Faithful Formation Project, Erin said, "I am so happy that the work we do can have an impact on the next generation through people who care so deeply about creating healthy faith environments. Curating resources has been a joy for my inner child and it's wonderful to help pass that on to today's young people."

Did you know that research is a major part of The Faithful Formation Project?

Dr. Lesley Ann Earles, Director of Louisville Seminary's Marriage and Family Therapy program, is conducting research for a qualitative project called "Faith of our Mothers." Our researchers NeShaune Lasley and Verena Schmidt are essential contributors to this work. We can't wait to share emerging findings from this research!

And Dr. Bradley Wigger's research on children's spirituality is foundational to our grant, as is his ongoing work. You will be able to find a link to one of his articles on our website--coming soon!

Did you know that research is a major part of The Faithful Formation Project?

Dr. Lesley Ann Earles, Director of Louisville Seminary's Marriage and Family Therapy program, is conducting research for a qualitative project called "Faith of our Mothers." Our researchers NeShaune Lasley and Verena Schmidt are essential contributors to this work. We can't wait to share emerging findings from this research!

And Dr. Bradley Wigger's research on children's spirituality is foundational to our grant, as is his ongoing work. You will be able to find a link to one of his articles on our website--coming soon!

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet Sarah Flannery, Director of the Faithful Formation Project.

Sarah is an excellent leader for our grant project because she is currently earning her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience working in children’s ministry.

When she's not at work, Sarah can be found writing a dissertation about fathers’ experiences of raising early adolescents.

In her free time, she like playing Stardew Valley with her husband and kids, reading fiction, and getting coffee with friends.

When asked what she loves about The Faithful Formation Project, Sarah said, "I think the best thing about the Faithful Formation Project is the potential it has to connect and support the people who are already doing the work of caring for faithful kids."

Get to know the Faithful Formation Team! Meet Sarah Flannery, Director of the Faithful Formation Project.

Sarah is an excellent leader for our grant project because she is currently earning her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience working in children’s ministry.

When she's not at work, Sarah can be found writing a dissertation about fathers’ experiences of raising early adolescents.

In her free time, she like playing Stardew Valley with her husband and kids, reading fiction, and getting coffee with friends.

When asked what she loves about The Faithful Formation Project, Sarah said, "I think the best thing about the Faithful Formation Project is the potential it has to connect and support the people who are already doing the work of caring for faithful kids."

March is Women's History Month and there are so many ways to celebrate the women who have shaped our world and our faith!

Today, we look to these figures from one of our favorite resources, "Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints" by Daneen Akers.

Anne Hutchinson, Rev. Wil Gafney, Rev. Jacqui Lewis, and Rachel Held Evans each have their own wonderful stories that are inspiring tales of faith, curiosity, love, and progress.

Who are the women who have shaped your faith? Let's celebrate them, too!

#faithfulformation #faithformation #progressivefaith #womenshistorymonth

March is Women's History Month and there are so many ways to celebrate the women who have shaped our world and our faith!

Today, we look to these figures from one of our favorite resources, "Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints" by Daneen Akers.

Anne Hutchinson, Rev. Wil Gafney, Rev. Jacqui Lewis, and Rachel Held Evans each have their own wonderful stories that are inspiring tales of faith, curiosity, love, and progress.

Who are the women who have shaped your faith? Let's celebrate them, too!

#faithfulformation #faithformation #progressivefaith #womenshistorymonth

The Faithful Formation Project is THRILLED to celebrate the ordination of Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles!

Rev. Dr. Earles (pictured second from left) is the primary investigator on the Faith of our Mothers research project as well as the Director of Louisville Seminary's Marriage and Family Therapy program. On Sunday, February 23, she was ordained to ministry in the United Church of Christ in a beautiful service led by family, friends, and colleagues.

Faithful Formation Project team members Sarah, Verena, and Erin were able to celebrate Rev. Dr. Earles at the ordination service, with loving support sent from our Researcher and Coordinator NeShaune.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles on her ordination! Her work has been and will continue to be a blessing to so many!

The Faithful Formation Project is THRILLED to celebrate the ordination of Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles!

Rev. Dr. Earles (pictured second from left) is the primary investigator on the Faith of our Mothers research project as well as the Director of Louisville Seminary's Marriage and Family Therapy program. On Sunday, February 23, she was ordained to ministry in the United Church of Christ in a beautiful service led by family, friends, and colleagues.

Faithful Formation Project team members Sarah, Verena, and Erin were able to celebrate Rev. Dr. Earles at the ordination service, with loving support sent from our Researcher and Coordinator NeShaune.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Dr. Lesley Ann Earles on her ordination! Her work has been and will continue to be a blessing to so many!

We're passionate about exploring Storybook Bible options for the ministers and families we serve.

We identify strengths, considerations, and audience for each Bible on our shelf so we can take some of the guesswork out of picking the best materials for your church and family.

Here's a glimpse at the stack of Bibles on our bookshelf that we're looking forward to reviewing and sharing on our website!

Let us know:
*What do you look for in a children's Bible?
*What storybook Bibles do you already love reading and using in your curriculum?

#faithfulformation #childrensbible #storybookbible #progressivefaith

We're passionate about exploring Storybook Bible options for the ministers and families we serve.

We identify strengths, considerations, and audience for each Bible on our shelf so we can take some of the guesswork out of picking the best materials for your church and family.

Here's a glimpse at the stack of Bibles on our bookshelf that we're looking forward to reviewing and sharing on our website!

Let us know:
*What do you look for in a children's Bible?
*What storybook Bibles do you already love reading and using in your curriculum?

#faithfulformation #childrensbible #storybookbible #progressivefaith

Have you ever wanted to shop all the books we're loving and reviewing?

Now there's an easy way to get great resources AND support our work! The Faithful Formation Project has a Bookshop.org affiliate page with lists to help you navigate options for Faithful Formation at church and home.

When you shop from our affiliate page, The Faithful Formation Project receives 10% of the profits--with no extra charge to you!

So, whether you're searching for spiritual nourishment as a caregiver, storybook Bibles for bedtime, or a fun picture book about church, check out https://bookshop.org/shop/Faithfulformationproject to find the next resources you and the kids in your life will love.

Have you ever wanted to shop all the books we're loving and reviewing?

Now there's an easy way to get great resources AND support our work! The Faithful Formation Project has a Bookshop.org affiliate page with lists to help you navigate options for Faithful Formation at church and home.

When you shop from our affiliate page, The Faithful Formation Project receives 10% of the profits--with no extra charge to you!

So, whether you're searching for spiritual nourishment as a caregiver, storybook Bibles for bedtime, or a fun picture book about church, check out https://bookshop.org/shop/Faithfulformationproject to find the next resources you and the kids in your life will love.

“Yes, all of God’s people should care about justice no matter their color.”

This Black History Month, The Faithful Formation Project is LOVING “Andy Johnson and the March For Justice” by @esaumccaulley .

This book encourages children to use their voices for racial justice through sign making and protest in beloved community.

And after reading this book together, families or Sunday school classes could work together to make their own signs to show God’s love for justice!

We want to know: What are some of your favorite books that highlight faith, justice, and Black History?

“Yes, all of God’s people should care about justice no matter their color.”

This Black History Month, The Faithful Formation Project is LOVING “Andy Johnson and the March For Justice” by @esaumccaulley .

This book encourages children to use their voices for racial justice through sign making and protest in beloved community.

And after reading this book together, families or Sunday school classes could work together to make their own signs to show God’s love for justice!

We want to know: What are some of your favorite books that highlight faith, justice, and Black History?

In honor of Paddington in Peru's theatrical release, The Faithful Formation Project is excited to share a little sneak peek of content that will be shared on our website: family movie guides!

Our guides for Paddington and Paddington 2 are filled with family discussion questions, connections to scripture, and action items so your favorite marmalade-eating bear can be an inspiration for living thoughtfully and faithfully as a family!

We hope you'll share about any movie discussion you have with your loved ones. Let us know in the comments what other movies you'd love to see covered with Faithful Formation on Film.

This sneak peek content can be found via our linktree (link in bio).

In honor of Paddington in Peru's theatrical release, The Faithful Formation Project is excited to share a little sneak peek of content that will be shared on our website: family movie guides!

Our guides for Paddington and Paddington 2 are filled with family discussion questions, connections to scripture, and action items so your favorite marmalade-eating bear can be an inspiration for living thoughtfully and faithfully as a family!

We hope you'll share about any movie discussion you have with your loved ones. Let us know in the comments what other movies you'd love to see covered with Faithful Formation on Film.

This sneak peek content can be found via our linktree (link in bio).

“Let the children come to me; do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” (Mark 10:14 NRSV)

In our work of faith formation, it is inspiring to remember how Jesus welcomed children. May these images from children’s Bibles guide you on your journey of following Jesus’s model of welcome for the children in your life.

Left Image: Growing in God’s Love Story Bible
Top Right Image: The Book of Belonging
Bottom Right Image: The Peace Table Storybook Bible

“Let the children come to me; do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” (Mark 10:14 NRSV)

In our work of faith formation, it is inspiring to remember how Jesus welcomed children. May these images from children’s Bibles guide you on your journey of following Jesus’s model of welcome for the children in your life.

Left Image: Growing in God’s Love Story Bible
Top Right Image: The Book of Belonging
Bottom Right Image: The Peace Table Storybook Bible

As we enter 2025, the Faithful Formation Project wishes you a very Happy New Year!

We hope for a year full of:

*Meaningful connections with ministers, laypeople, and professionals in the field of faith formation

*Fabulous progressive faith resources for kids, families, and ministers

*Continued discoveries from our incredible research team

*Events that nourish our minds and souls

May 2025 bring you all that you hope for, too!

As we enter 2025, the Faithful Formation Project wishes you a very Happy New Year!

We hope for a year full of:

*Meaningful connections with ministers, laypeople, and professionals in the field of faith formation

*Fabulous progressive faith resources for kids, families, and ministers

*Continued discoveries from our incredible research team

*Events that nourish our minds and souls

May 2025 bring you all that you hope for, too!

We were so excited to receive this book by @mitaliperkins and @khoa.le.artwork from our friends at the #LillyEndowment #strengtheningministrywithchildren

“Holy Night and Little Star” was just the thing to get us into the Christmas spirit. It is a lovely children’s book that tells the Christmas story in a creative way, inviting us to ponder our relationship to our Maker.

At the #faithfulformationproject we are passionate about resources for children that encourage them to wonder about faith.

Tell us some of your favorite Christmas books for children in the comments! We are always eager to build our library of resources and recommendations!

We were so excited to receive this book by @mitaliperkins and @khoa.le.artwork from our friends at the #LillyEndowment #strengtheningministrywithchildren

“Holy Night and Little Star” was just the thing to get us into the Christmas spirit. It is a lovely children’s book that tells the Christmas story in a creative way, inviting us to ponder our relationship to our Maker.

At the #faithfulformationproject we are passionate about resources for children that encourage them to wonder about faith.

Tell us some of your favorite Christmas books for children in the comments! We are always eager to build our library of resources and recommendations!

This week the Faithful Formation Project team is grateful for so many things!

We are thankful for the inspiration and support found through @louisvilleseminary

We are thankful for the many people we’ve built relationships with this autumn. From authors to ministers to educators, each and every one of you have influenced this project with your knowledge, expertise, questions, and passion.

Finally, we are grateful for all the ministers and caregivers who are already doing the holy work of guiding young people. Your care and attention are priceless treasures, and we are excited to provide you with resources as you carry on in fostering faithful formation.

With our hearts full of gratitude, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

This week the Faithful Formation Project team is grateful for so many things!

We are thankful for the inspiration and support found through @louisvilleseminary

We are thankful for the many people we’ve built relationships with this autumn. From authors to ministers to educators, each and every one of you have influenced this project with your knowledge, expertise, questions, and passion.

Finally, we are grateful for all the ministers and caregivers who are already doing the holy work of guiding young people. Your care and attention are priceless treasures, and we are excited to provide you with resources as you carry on in fostering faithful formation.

With our hearts full of gratitude, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Want to know more about what The Faithful Formation Project is up to?

Sign up for our mailing list to receive information about our research, resources, and events.

Click on the LinkTree link in our bio and then click on "Sign Up for Updates on The Faithful Formation Project". You can sign up for mailing lists and other opportunities with Faithful Formation using that Google Form.

And while you're on LinkTree, check out links to all our other social media pages. Let's stay connected!

Want to know more about what The Faithful Formation Project is up to?

Sign up for our mailing list to receive information about our research, resources, and events.

Click on the LinkTree link in our bio and then click on "Sign Up for Updates on The Faithful Formation Project". You can sign up for mailing lists and other opportunities with Faithful Formation using that Google Form.

And while you're on LinkTree, check out links to all our other social media pages. Let's stay connected!

Welcome to The Faithful Formation Project!

We are an organization funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment that operates at Louisville Seminary.

Our project includes research on faith and families, resources for families and ministry professionals, and reach to the greater community through workshops and seminars.

Follow us here to learn about everything going on with The Faithful Formation Project.

Welcome to The Faithful Formation Project!

We are an organization funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment that operates at Louisville Seminary.

Our project includes research on faith and families, resources for families and ministry professionals, and reach to the greater community through workshops and seminars.

Follow us here to learn about everything going on with The Faithful Formation Project.

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