Congregational Programs for Adult Faith Development

Facilitators-in-training prepare to bring Harvest the Power, which builds leadership skills hand-in-hand with faith, to lay leaders across northern New England.
Facilitators-in-training prepare to bring Harvest the Power, which builds leadership skills hand-in-hand with faith, to lay leaders across northern New England.
Programs for Adult Faith Development vary from congregation to congregation, but may include:
Curious about what is offered at your local congregation? Check the congregation's website or call.
Responsibility for designing, supporting, and evaluating adult faith development programs may rest with religious professionals or lay leaders, but it is often some combination of the two. If you are a congregational leader looking to strengthen adult offerings, a good first step is to notice what is already going on for adults and to recognize what is going well and meeting the needs of congregants. Only then can you turn your attention to strengthening or shaping your program.
Here are some resources to help you, whether you are looking for guidance on revamping or updating your entire program, or simply looking for a curriculum. Let us know how you use these resources, and if there are other helpful links you would like to have included.
For how to effectively lead an adult faith development workshop, discussion group, or committee meeting, see Sharing the Floor: Some Strategies for Effective Group Facilitation.
Review Accessibility Guidelines for Adult Workshop Presenters.
Subscribe to the Adult-RE Email List and/or check for events in your region.