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Formed in Faith Project

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Churches & Ministry Leaders

Partner with families to explore and experiment with new models of Christian education

The Formed in Faith Project is designed to help ministry leaders connect with the families in their congregations, explore and experiment with new models of faith formation for parents and children, and build networks of support with churches and leaders around Spokane. Fill out the interest form below to get connected to the program.

Church & Ministry Leader Interest Form

Over the next several months, the OCE is also hosting a series of listening sessions with churches and families. If you would like to organize a listening session for your congregation, please reach out to Program Director Lauren Hunter at lhunter@whitworth.edu.

You can also partner with the Whitworth Office of Church Engagement to reimagine the paradigm of childhood faith formation through:

  • A Local Learning Cohort – Churches will be asked to apply to be part of the cohort, which will begin gathering in the fall of 2024. Cohort members will have access to resources such as expert consultants and micro grants.
  • Events – We plan to offer online and in-person events. Events will be a mix of small and large-format gatherings that provide opportunities for both parents and ministry leaders. Upcoming events include:
    • Oct. 12 | Parenting Workshop with Lacy Finn Borgo – an in-person workshop designed to help parents explore childlike faith, their own formation and sacred listening with children.
  • Children's Ministry Network Gatherings – This network of children's ministry leaders will gather for support, shared learning and worship. The gatherings will be held in person and are open to any church leaders in the area. Fill out the interest form to be notified of these gatherings.
  • Micro Grants – The OCE will take applications for small grants related to child and family faith formation. More information about this funding opportunity will be forthcoming.

If you have other thoughts or needs related to families and children's faith formation, please reach out to our team!