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Lifelong Discipleship

How vital is your congregation when it comes to Lifelong Discipleship? Take our quiz and find out!

Please note that this quiz only reflects the individual quiz taker's perceptions. To dive deeper encourage your session, deacons, or other small group to take it; then share your answers  and talk together.  If you want a fuller, richer dive into your congregation's vitality makeup related to all 7 marks consider the US Congregational Vitality Survey.
To learn more about the mark of Lifelong Discipleship check out the video below.

Lifelong Discipleship Interviews

Congregational Faith Formation- It ain't what it used to be but it can still be amazing
A follow-up to the May 2022 Presbytery meeting, this interview with Stephanie Fritz, Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation for the Presbyterian Mission Agency focuses on tips for congregations, especially those struggling with providing opportunities for Faith Formation. Stephanie speaks to the challenges of avoiding burnout in volunteers, how grandparents and older adults can have significant impact on children and youth, the strengths of small congregations, and more.

​Faith Practices Toolkit: Resources and links from the Office of Faith Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living
Opening Doors to Discipleship: A path for congregational faith formation and ministry discernment

Resources for Children and Families

Ten Ways to Pray with Kids from Illustrated Ministries
Sabbath Practice Ministry Kits for Children from the PC(USA) Office of the General Assembly
Lessons from the Table by Holly Percel Albrecht from PCUSA Peacemaking: lesson plans for teaching children about the Lord's Table
Faith5 from Faith Incubators: A simple faith practice for use at home and in the congregation for connecting people with God and each other.
Story Path by Union Presbyterian Seminary :  Uses children's literature to connect to Biblical stories and children's faith

​Resources for Youth and Adults

Visual Bible Commentary: short videos great for individual study and reflection or for use in a Zoom or other classroom setting for group study
Enter the Bible by Luther Seminary: a rich collection of biblical commentary and history.
The Minor Leagues: a collection of worship and study resources from Ann Gibbs, PBY Milwaukee staff
On-line Daily Devotion
Morning Prayer produced by the National Cathedral: the link will connect you to the National Cathedral website worship resource page which includes a service of daily prayer.
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network Resource Library

Resources for All Ages

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Marketplace : includes free and for purchase resources.

For Church Educators and Faith Formation or Sunday School Teams

Article: Church, Your Families Need Help (and adding more programs isn’t the answer)

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  • Welcome
  • Newsletter & Meetings
    • Presbytery Meetings
    • eNewsletter: Fresh Impressions
  • People & Teams
    • Council & Work Groups
    • Commissions
    • Committees
    • Presbytery Staff
    • Presbytery Assembly
    • Small Church Vitality
    • Ministry Partners
  • Churches
    • Find a Congregation
    • Alternative Christian Communities
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Documents & Resources
    • Commission on Transitional Ministries
    • Commission on Pastoral Ministries
    • Commission on Cong Vitality >
      • Spirit-inspired Worship
      • Ecclesial Health
      • Caring Relationships
      • Empowered Leadership
      • Lifelong Discipleship
      • Outward Focus
      • Evangelism
      • Congregational Vitality Grant Application (Fill out electronically)
      • Leadership Development Grant Application
      • Camp Scholarship Application
      • Virtual Services >
        • When God Creates
        • Becoming Living Stones
        • Minor Prophets Worship and Bible Study Resources
    • Resources for Discerning Your Congregation's Future
    • Clerks of Session >
      • Clerks of Session Handbook
      • Stated Clerk Advisory Opinions
      • Minutes & Manual of Operations >
        • 2019 Minute Review Checklist
        • 2020 Minute Review Checklist
        • Sample ByLaws
        • Sample Manual of Operations
        • Checklist for ByLaws & Manual of Administrative Operations
      • Annual Reporting >
        • Enter Online Statistical Report
        • Clerks Annual Questionnaire
    • Forms & Policies >
      • Forms >
        • 2019-2021 Book of Order Form
        • Presbytery Remittance Form
        • Presbytery Voucher Form
        • Voucher Form - WORD
        • 2022 General Mission Pledge Form
      • Policies >
        • Manual of Operations
        • ByLaws
        • Standards of Ethical Conduct
    • Pulpit Supply >
      • 2022 Pulpit Supply List
      • Pulpit Supply Compensation
      • Application for Inclusion on Pulpit Supply List
    • Disaster Preparedness & Response Task Force
    • Denominational Links
    • Wisconsin Links
  • Contact Us
  • Link Page