Resources for Adult Formation
Individual Faith Formation
There are many faith practices that we can engage with as individuals to explore and deepen our faith. Jesus takes time throughout his ministry to spend intentional time in solitude in prayer and worship, and we should, too. Explore our resources and suggestions for individual adult formation.
Gathered Formation
Much of our faith formation occurs as we engage in relationship with people around us: family, friends, and other disciples in our congregations and ministries. Here we offer resources to support gathered formation in families, small groups, and congregational settings.
Prayer
On Your Own
Brother, Give Us a Word / daily reflection prompts in your inbox
Pray as you go / prayer and meditation app
24-7 Prayer / resource site and prayer apps
With Others
Book of Common Prayer / source of our liturgies and prayers
Daughters of the King or Brotherhood of St. Andrew / Episcopal orders committed to prayer
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
A Prayer of Self-Dedication, BCP p. 832
Bible Study
On Your Own
BibleProject / videos, studies, and more exploring books of the Bible and a variety of Biblical themes
Bible Studies from the Episcopal Church / a comprehensive index of Bible studies by lectionary year and date
With Others
Way of Love Studies / the major Episcopal formation resource from the past decade
Yale Bible Studies / Bible studies for individuals and small groups, by books of the Bible or themes
VTS Curriculum Guide for Adult Bible Study and VTS Curriculum Guide for Adult Christian Formation/ curated curriculum list from the Curriculum Center at Virginia Theological Seminary
Diocesan Resource Highlight
Dwelling in the Word / monthly Bible study (lectio divina) for individuals, families, and small groups
Morando en la Palabra / estudio bíblico mensual (lectio divina) para individuos, familias y grupos pequeños
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Faith Practices
We naturally gravitate towards some faith practices, while others may challenge us. Explore our resource playlists for a variety of faith practices, including prayer, worship, listening, and serving.
Seasonal Resources
The church year provides an excellent framework for formation, ensuring that we experience the fullness of Christian discipleship. We offer resources for every season to keep your formation fresh and fulfilling.
Education for Ministry
Many people have been taught that one must be ordained to be a minister, but our vows at baptism say something different: that all baptized Christians are ministers. God calls us to be active participants in ministry. What is that ministry? As the Church, we are called to continue the ministry of Jesus. We are called to be the hands, heart, and incarnate body of Christ in our own place through worship, reflection, in service to others, and by the proclamation of God’s Word to all people.
The EfM program is designed to help Christians prepare for their ministry. It is that vocation for which we pray at the end of the communion service: “And now, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.”
Third-Third Ministry
