The formative power of a congregation serves as a primary catalyst for human development. A congregation also forms a person’s life. Congregations are often well-versed in matters of Christian formation and spiritual maturation. But what about how human beings develop as people?
Working with 30 congregations, Rev. Dr. Christina Jones Davis and Rev. Tim Shapiro developed learning experiences to help participants design programs that support human development. The results are presented here as case studies.
The Formative Power of Your Congregation is written for clergy and laity who long for a congregation that supports human flourishing as much or more than the growth or existence of the church. We will introduce you to a framework of how congregations participate in the development of human beings, assisting you in turning a loose volunteer association into a meaningful congregation.
