Intentional Faith Development
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"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Act 2:42)
"Vibrant, fruitful, growing congregations practice Intentional Faith Development. From the first generations of Christians to the earliest Methodists to the youngest generations of faithful members today, the followers of Jesus mature in faith by learning together in community. Churches that practice Intentional Faith Development offer high quality learning experiences that help people understand Scripture, faith, and life in the supportive nurture of caring relationships. ... Christian desciples strive to develop faith and grow in Christ-likeness through study and learning, and God is best able to form disciples when people do this together and not by themselves." - Robert Schnase, Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations |