Ministry Practices

Welcome to the Ministry Practices resource page.



Teach the Faith is an ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship, adopted at the 1997 ELCA churchwide assembly and commended for implementation at the 1999 ELCA churchwide assembly. The development of these resources continued until 2010 with My Word! The Bible for EveryOne.

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Teach the Faith

1999-2000 Adopted at the 1997 churchwide assembly and commended for implementation at the 1999 churchwide assembly as an ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship.

Teach the Faith

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Seven Faith Practices Overview

Followers of Jesus Christ are inspired to develop patterns in life which reflect faith-filled living on a daily basis.

Seven Faith Practices Overview

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Pray

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study on prayer.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Pray

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Study

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study experience.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Study

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Worship

Living Faith in Daily Life: A small group Bible study on devotion and public worship.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Worship

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Invite

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study for growing relational evangelism skills.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Invite

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Encourage

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study exploring life in community.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Encourage

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Serve

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study on service and social ministry.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Serve

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Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Give

Living Faith in Daily Life: A four-session small group study on giving.

Seven Faith Practices Bible Study: Give

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Fanning the Flames of Discipleship

2001-2002 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Fanning the Flames of Discipleship

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Fanning the Flames of Discipleship Additional Resources

2001-2002 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Fanning the Flames of Discipleship Additional Resources

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Stir Us to Deeper Discipleship

2002-2003 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Stir Us to Deeper Discipleship

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Stir Us to Deeper Disciples Additional Resources

2002-2003 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Stir Us to Deeper Disciples Additional Resources

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Nurturing Faith in Community

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 1

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 1

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 2

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 2

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 3

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 1 pt. 3

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 1

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 1

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 2

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 2

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 3

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 2 pt. 3

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 3

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 3

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 4 pt. 1

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 4 pt. 1

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Nurturing Faith in Community Module 4 pt. 2

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community Module 4 pt. 2

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Nurturing Faith in Community: Serve Small Group Study

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community: Serve Small Group Study

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Nurturing Faith in Community: Study Small Group Study

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community: Study Small Group Study

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Nurturing Faith in Community: Toward a Vision

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community: Toward a Vision

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Nurturing Faith in Community: Worship Small Group Study

2003-2004 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Nurturing Faith in Community: Worship Small Group Study

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Proclaiming the Story

2004-2005 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Proclaiming the Story

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Proclaiming the Story Additional Resources

2004-2005 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Proclaiming the Story Additional Resources

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Proclaiming the Story: Encourage Small Group Study

2004-2005 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Proclaiming the Story: Encourage Small Group Study

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Proclaiming the Story: Give Small Group Study

2004-2005 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Proclaiming the Story: Give Small Group Study

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Proclaiming the Story: Proclaimation Station

2004-2005 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Proclaiming the Story: Proclaimation Station

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Led to Lead

2005-2006 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Led to Lead

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Led to Lead Part 1

2005-2006 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Led to Lead Part 1

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Led to Lead Part 2

2005-2006 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Led to Lead Part 2

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Imitate My Heart

2006-2007 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Imitate My Heart

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Imitate My Heart Additional Resources

2006-2007 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Imitate My Heart Additional Resources

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Grow to Go

2007-2008 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Grow to Go

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Grow to Go Clip Art

2007-2008 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Grow to Go Clip Art

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Every Where and Every Way

2008-2009 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

Every Where and Every Way

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My Word! The Bible for EveryOne

2009-2010 Christian Education Planning Guide - An ongoing expression of the Call to Discipleship

My Word! The Bible for EveryOne

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Below are resources to help guide your congregation in talking together about ministry practices.

A Guide for Talking Together about Shared Ministry with Same-Sex Couples and Their Families

A Guide for Talking Together about Shared Ministry with Same-Sex Couples and Their Families

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A Guide for Talking Together about Shared Ministry with Same-Sex Couples and Their Families - Leaders Guide

A Guide for Talking Together about Shared Ministry with Same-Sex Couples and Their Families - Leaders Guide

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Cover and Introduction

Cover and Introduction

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Appendices

Appendices

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Session 1

Session 1

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Session 2

Session 2

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Session 3

Session 3

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Session 4

Session 4

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Report and Recommendations

Report and Recommendations of Ministry to and with Same-Gender Couples and Their Families Working Group

Report and Recommendations

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Talking Together as Christians Cross-culturally A Field Guide

Revised Edition

Talking Together as Christians Cross-culturally A Field Guide

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Talking Together as Christians about Tough Social Issues

Talking Together as Christians about Tough Social Issues

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