Christian Life Formation: How would we know?

What are the observable and experiences outcomes of Christian Formation? Researchers Merton P. Strommen, PhD and Richard A. Hardel, DMin, in Passing on the Faith, (p. 18) offer the following:

1. Trusting in a personal Christ

2. Understanding grace and living in grace

3. Communing with God regularly

4. Demonstrating moral responsibility

5. Accepting responsibility in a congregation

6. Demonstrating unprejudiced and loving lives

7. Accepting authority and being personally responsible

8. Having a hopeful and positive attitude

9. Participating in the rituals of a Christian community

10. Engaging in mission and service

How do you know you are growing in your faith?

Karen Bading

Chair, Christian Life Formation Committee

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