Understanding Faith Formation: Theological, Congregational, and Global Dimensions

by Mark A. Maddix, Jonathan H. Kim, James Riley Jr. Estep

Overview

Three leading Christian educators offer a survey of faith formation from various perspectives: biblical, theological, pastoral, practical, and global. They present a biblical theology of faith formation for individual and congregational life and show how faith can be formed through the life and mission of the local church through practices such as communal worship, Bible study, and mission. They also explore the faces of faith formation in multicultural and global contexts. The book includes practical exercises for those beginning in ministry and reflection questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493427291
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/27/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	753,704
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Mark A. Maddix (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry and teaches at Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California.

Jonathan H. Kim (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has over twenty years of ministry experience.

James Riley Estep Jr. (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is vice president of academics at Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Dimensions of Faith Formation vii

Part 1 Theological Dimensions of Faith Formation

1 Faith Formation in the Bible 3

2 Faith Formation in the Christian Tradition 15

3 Faith Formation Theory Revised 29

4 A Critique of Faith Development Theory 47

Part 2 Congregational Dimensions of Faith Formation

5 Cultural Challenges to Faith Formation 59

6 Faith Formation in Community 77

7 The Role of Scripture in Faith Formation 91

Part 3 Global Dimensions of Faith Formation

8 Forming Faith through Missions 105

9 Faith Formation in Multiethnic Contexts 115

10 Faith Formation in Global Contexts 131

Notes 145

Index 157