The 2016-2017 Discipleship Challenge calls us into a year of WONDERING about faith formation and mission. What is God up to? Where is God calling us? Wondering reminds us that God is already at work in our midst. Wondering gives us hope. Wondering changes us. Wondering transforms our conversations. Wondering renews leaders. Wondering frees us to go about faith formation in new ways. Wondering stirs our imaginations for mission. Wondering leads us into new ways of being. Wondering helps us know and follow Jesus.
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Congregations and Leaders are invited into this challenge for 2016-2017: Ten Minutes
Spend ten minutes at the start of every council meeting, every board meeting, every adult forum, every activity night, every potluck, every time members – young, middle and old – gather, to wonder together. To wonder deeply about faith. To wonder deeply about following Jesus. To wonder deeply about faith formation. To wonder deeply about mission. |
Why Wonder?
You can read more about this year's theme of Wonder and the Ten Minute Challenge in the 2016 Youth Ministry Report to the Synod Assembly.
Simon Sinek Video on WHY referenced in the Youth Ministry Report: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
You can read more about this year's theme of Wonder and the Ten Minute Challenge in the 2016 Youth Ministry Report to the Synod Assembly.
Simon Sinek Video on WHY referenced in the Youth Ministry Report: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
RESOURCES and INSPIRATION
Below are resources to help you get started as you WONDER together. The left column includes links to videos and resources framed around the wonder questions lifted up in the Ten Minute Challenge. The right column are Practice Discipleship resources from the 2016-2017 theme, Wonder, adapted for the Ten Minute Challenge. More links will be added throughout the year. Please email us with resources you have found helpful!
After watching a video or using a resource, be sure to spend time wondering together! If no questions are suggested with the resource, you might consider discussing some of the questions below or in this handout.
What struck you? What challenged you? What encouraged you? What did you learn? How did this inspire you?
How might we integrate the learnings from this video in our ministry?
Below are resources to help you get started as you WONDER together. The left column includes links to videos and resources framed around the wonder questions lifted up in the Ten Minute Challenge. The right column are Practice Discipleship resources from the 2016-2017 theme, Wonder, adapted for the Ten Minute Challenge. More links will be added throughout the year. Please email us with resources you have found helpful!
After watching a video or using a resource, be sure to spend time wondering together! If no questions are suggested with the resource, you might consider discussing some of the questions below or in this handout.
What struck you? What challenged you? What encouraged you? What did you learn? How did this inspire you?
How might we integrate the learnings from this video in our ministry?
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Wondering about Faith
Knowing Jesus Lutheran Theology: God at Work in the World Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read the Bible Framing Life Biblically Ever Reforming: A Reformation 500 Cross-Generational Study Ever Reforming: Supplemental Coloring Pages for All Ages Wondering about Jesus
Following Jesus Faith Practice Videos and Discussion Guides Framing Failure with Forgiveness Vibrant Faith at Home, "How To" Videos Wondering about Faith Formation
Passing on the faith 10 Minute Toolbox Youth Ministry Initiative Rethinking Faith Formation Rethinking Confirmation Church in the 21st Century Practice Discipleship Resources (Webinars, Videos, Curriculum)
Vibrant Faith at Home "How To" Videos |
Practice Discipleship: Wonder
The resources below were adapted from the 2016-2017 Practice Discipleship curriculum, Wonder, to be used as five minute devotions, 10-15 minute discussions, 30-45 minute sessions, or use the original curriculum for a one hour discussion/study. Webinars can be paused for group discussion as questions are posed. If you would like any of the resources below in Word format so you can adapt for your context, please email Catherine Anderson. Wondering at Creation 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and PowerPoint Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Brian Peterson, Southern Seminary. (Watch live webinar at this link Nov. 10, 1pm. Recorded version will be posted here after that date.) Wondering about Confirmation 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session PowerPoint to use with 30-45 minute Full Curriculum Full Curriculum and PowerPoint Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Terri Elton, Luther Seminary Wondering about the Church 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and PowerPoint Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Peggy Hahn, Director of LEAD Wondering Creatively 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and PowerPoint Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Stephanie Burke, writer and artist Wondering with Children and Youth 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and Handout Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Jeremy Myers, Augsburg College Wondering through Service Learning 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and PowerPoint and Reflection Cards Video (to use with full curriculum or on its own) Webinar presented by Mark Jackson, Trinity Lutheran College Wondering in Prayer 5 Minute Devotion 10-15 Minute Discussion 30-45 Minute Session Full Curriculum and PowerPoint Video (referenced in each resource above) Webinar presented by Mindy Makant, Lenoir-Rhyne University (Watch live webinar at this link Oct. 13, 1pm. Recorded version will be posted here after that date.) Did you know the NE MN Synod has a large (approx. 24' X 27'), walkable prayer labyrinth available for synod congregations to borrow for no cost? For more information and to reserve, email Catherine Anderson. |