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Adult Faith Formation John Roberto, Vibrant Faith

John Roberto Vibrant Faith Leadership Team

[email protected]

www.LifelongFaith.com SeasonsofAdultFaith.com FamiliesattheCenter.com

www.VibrantFaith

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Lifelong Faith Books

New

LifelongFaith.com–Presentations,JournalReimagineFaithFormation.com–Adults

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Seasons of Adulthood Young

Adults20s-30sMillennials

MidlifeAdults40s-mid50sGenXers

MatureAdultsmid50s-mid70sBabyBoomers

OlderAdults75+Builders

A Profile of Adult Faith Formation

YoungAdults20s-30sMillennials




•  Courses:largegroup,smallgroup,online•  Biblestudyprograms•  Smallgroupinterested-centeredprograms•  Bookgroups•  Worshiporlectionary-basedprograms•  Retreatprograms•  Onlineactivitiesandresources,Apps•  Sacramentpreparation/milestoneexperiences•  Serviceprojects&missiontrips•  Parent&grandparentprograms

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FROMProgram-Centered

-Curriculum-Resources-@Church

“OneSizeFitsAll”

TOPerson-Centered-FaithMaturing-PersonalizedOfferings

-MultipleLearningEnvironments

“OneSizesFitsOne”

Emerging Shift

Maturing in Faith Toward What Ends Are We Working

Children

Youth

YoungAdults

MidlifeAdults

MatureAdults

OlderAdults

Characteristics of

Mature Faith

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Characteristics 1.  Developingandsustainingapersonalrelationshipand

commitmenttoJesusChrist2.  LivingasadiscipleofJesusChristandmakingthe

Christianfaithawayoflife3.  ReadingandstudyingtheBible—itsmessage,meaning,

andapplicationtolifetoday4.  LearningtheChristianstoryandfoundationalteachings

oftheChristianfaith(Trinity,Jesus,creed,moralityandethics)andintegratingitsmeaningintooneslife

5.  Praying—togetherandbyourselves,andseekingspiritualgrowththroughspiritualdisciplines

Characteristics 6.  LivingwithmoralintegrityguidedbyChristianethics

andvalues7.  LivingtheChristianmissionintheworld—servingthose

inneed,caringforGod’screation,andactingandadvocatingforjusticeandpeace.

8.  WorshippingGodwiththecommunityatSundayworship,ritualcelebrations,andtheseasonsofthechurchyear

9.  Beingactivelyengagedinthelife,ministries,andactivitiesofthefaithcommunity

10.  PracticingfaithinJesusChristbyusingone’sgiftsandtalentswithintheChristiancommunityandintheworld

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ADULT LEARNING TODAY

Lifelong Learners

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Lifelong Learners

Lifelong Learners

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Motivation 3.0

Motivation3.0presumesthathumanshaveathirddrive—tolearn,tocreate,andtobettertheworld.Motivation3.0hasthreeessentialelements.ª  Autonomy:thedesiretodirectourownliveswithautonomyovertask

(whattheydo),time(whentheydoit),team(whotheydoitwith),andtechnique(howtheydoit).

ª  Mastery:theurgetogetbetterandbetteratsomethingthatmatters—tobeengageddeliberatepracticetoproducemastery.

ª  Purpose:theyearningtodowhatwedointheserviceofsomethinglargerthanourselves,toseekpurpose—acausegreaterandmoreenduringthanourselves.

“Thesecrettohighperformanceandsatisfaction—atwork,atschool,andathome—isthedeeplyhumanneedtodirectourownlives,tolearnandcreatenewthings,andtodobetterbyourselvesandourworld.”(DanielPink)

Adult Motivation Wecanidentifyatleastfourdifferentorientationsforlearning:ª  agoal-orientationinwhichlearningisseenasleadingto

achangeinworkorpersonalstatusª  anactivity-orientationinwhichparticipants’social

interactionsareespeciallyvalued,ª  alearning-orientationinwhichaloveoflearning

underliesthelearner’sengagementandparticipation,ª  aspiritual-orientationinwhichlearnersseeknew

meaningandperceiveeducationasthestartingpointforthinkinginnewways.(SchusterandGrant)

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Adult Motivation 1.  Facinglifetransitions:learningandsupporttocopewithchanges

intheirlives,e.g.,raisingchildren,agingparents,financialmatters,jobchanges,divorce

2.  Addressinglife-stageneeds3.  Experiencingagapbetweentheirpresentlevelofunderstanding,

skill,performanceand/orgrowthandtheirdesiredlevelorgoal4.  Appealingtopersonalandspiritualgrowth5.  Providingpersonalbenefits;makingadifferenceinother’slives6.  Enrichingandenjoyableexperiences7.  Learningsomethingneworthatcouldnotbedonebefore8.  Beingtogetherwithotherpeople–communityandbelonging9.  Fittingintobusylives–shortduration,multipletimesandwaysto

participate

NEW WAYS OF LEARNING AND FAITH FORMATION

IN A DIGITAL WORLD

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The Print Era (1500s - )

The Multimedia Era (1960s - )

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The Digital Era (2000s -)

What is the Digital Transformation Making Possible?

1.  Learningandfaithformationarenowmobile–anytime,anyplace,24x7.Peoplehavethedigitaldevicestostayconnectedandtoaccesslearningandfaithformationonthego.

2.  Thereisabundanceofhighqualitydigitalcontentforfaithformation–audio,video,print,websites,apps,onlinelearningplatforms,andmore.

3.  Newdigitalmediaandlearningmethodsmeanthatwecanprovidemultiplewaystolearnandgrow—activitiesandexperiencesthatreflectdifferentlearningstylesandmultipleintelligences.

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What is the Digital Transformation Making Possible?

4.  Digitalmediaandonlineactivities,especiallyvideos,meanthatwecandevelopcontentinsmallerunits(micro-learning)thatbettersuittoday’slearnerswhohaveshorterattentionspans.

5.  Afaithformationwebsitecanserveasanonlinelearningcenter,aportaltoactivitiesandresources,andaconnectingpointforpeople.

6.  Onlineclassrooms,likeEdmodo,Schoology,andGoogleClassroom,providesafespacesforyoungpeople,parents,andadultleaderstoengageinfaithformingexperiencesandinteraction.

Characteristics of 21st Century Learning

1.  BlendedLearning2.  Micro-Learning3.  ImmersiveLearningEnvironments4.  MultipleWaysofLearning5.  MultisensoryLearning6.  Project-BasedLearning7.  CollaborativeLearning8.  VisualLearning9.  Practice-OrientedLearning10.  Storytelling

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FAITH FORMATION FOR THE SEASONS OF ADULTHOOD

Seasons of Adulthood





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The Seasons of Adulthood

Seasons of Adulthood

•  YoungAdults(20s-30s)• MillennialGeneration

• MidlifeAdults(40s-mid50s)• GenerationX

• MatureAdults(mid50s–75)•  BabyBoomGeneration

• OlderAdults(75+)•  BuildingGeneration

Life Issues

1.  Physical&CognitiveChanges

2.  DevelopmentalTasks3.  FamilyLifeCycle4.  FaithDevelopment5.  Spiritual-Religious

Identities6.  Generational

Characteristics

Generations

iGeneration(2000-

Millennials(1980-99)

GenerationX(1961-1979)

BabyBoomers(1946-60)

Builders(before1946)

�  RelationshiptoInstitutions�  RelationshiptoAuthority�  FamilyRelationships�  Work-LifeBalance�  CommunicationStyle�  TechnologyUsage�  LearningStyle�  SpiritualExpression�  WorshipStyle

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Styles of Learning: Builders •  lectureandexpertpresentations•  activitiesthattakeintoaccounttheirage-relatedabilitiestohear,see,andmove•  connecttheirexperiencetothetopic•  structureandpredictability(nosurprises);low-risklearningenvironment•  independentskillpracticetime•  stilllikeprintedresourcesandbooksforstudy

Styles of Learning: Boomers •  groupinteractionsanddiscussions•  storytelling•  chancestotrynewskillsindependently•  stable,risk-freeenvironmentbutwanttointeractwithothers•  experiential,practical,andfunactivitiesthatallowforteamexercises•  usetechnologyasmeansforlearning•  blendofpeoplewhopreferprintedbooksandthosewholearnonline

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Styles of Learning: Gen Xers •  learnbydoing•  experientialwithlotsofdirectexperienceactivities•  shorter,episodiclearningexperiences•  visuallearning(images,videos)•  practicalandrelevant(WhatwillIdowiththislearning?)•  discretiontocompletetaskstheirownway•  preferindependentself-directedlearning,includingindividualprojects•  usetechnologywherepossible,includingonlinelearning,video,etc.• willturntodigitalresourcesovertheprintedresources

Styles of Learning: Millennials • microlearningandepisodiclearningexperiences•  lotsofactivity-basedgroupwork•  fast-moving,interactiveactivities•  visuallearning(images,videos)•  technologyenabledlearningusingtheirowndevicesforlearning•  collaborativelearningenvironmentswithpeerinteraction•  entertainmentandlearningatthesametime

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Spiritual Religious Identities

NotSpiritual,NotReligiousUnaffiliated

SpiritualbutNotReligiousUninvolved

ModerateFaithPractice&OccasionalEngagementOccasionals

VibrantFaith&EngagementattheCenterofLife

Actives

Spiritual-Religious Diversity

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DESIGNING ADULT FORMATION

Designing 21st Century Adult Faith Formation

1.  TargetaSeason(s)andtheLifeStageCharacteristics:youngadults,midlifeadults,matureadults,olderadults

2.  Targetthereligious-spiritualidentities:vibrants,occasionals,spirituals,unaffiliateds

3.  Buildonadultmotivation:what’smotivatingpeople4.  Identifycurrentofferings:wholechurch,adultspecific,

etc.5.  Beperson-centered—personalizetheprocessand

offerings6.  Provideavarietyofcontent,methods,formats,etc7.  Usedigitalenabledandconnectedstrategies8.  Fostercommunitiesoflearningandpractice

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21st Century Learning 1.  BlendedLearning2.  Micro-Learning3.  ImmersiveLearningEnvironments4.  MultipleWaysofLearning5.  MultisensoryLearning6.  Project-BasedLearning7.  CollaborativeLearning8.  VisualLearning9.  Practice-OrientedLearning10. Storytelling

Adult Faith Formation





•  Presentations•  Courses:largegroup,smallgroup,&online•  Biblestudy•  Smallgroupinterested-centered•  Bookgroups• Worshiporlectionary-basedprograms

•  Retreatprograms• Onlineactivitiesandresources•  Apps•  Sacramentpreparation/milestoneexperiences•  Serviceprojects.missiontrips•  Parent/grandparentprograms

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In a Variety of Environments

• @Church• @Home• Online• IntheCommunity(coffeeshop,museum)• IntheWorld(missiontrip,tour)• OnYourOwn(inthecar,whileyoucommute,whileyouwaitforchildren,inquiettime)• ANDMORE

WorshipTheme-Readings-Sermon-Podcast

Weekly

IntergenerationalGathering

Monthly

Children&FamilyYouthAdult

Throughthemonth:-Learn-Pray-Live

YoungChildren&Families

GradeSchool

Children&Families

Adolescents&Families

YoungAdults

MidlifeAdults

MatureAdults OlderAdults

Whole Community

Life Stage

With the Whole Community

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With a Variety of Choices

Online

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In the Community: God on Tap

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PERSONALIZE FAITH FORMATION

Pathways of Faith Growth

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Playlists of Content & Experiences Project-Centered Faith Formation

Personalized Pathways of Faith Growth

Pathways

PATHWAY PLAYLIST

VibrantVarietyof

Experiences&Activities

OccasionalVarietyof


UninvolvedUnaffiliated

VarietyofExperiences&

Activities

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Personalized Pathways of Faith Growth

Characteristic

InquiringPlaylistof


GettingStarted

PlaylistofExperiences&

Activities

GrowingPlaylistof


GoingDeeper

PlaylistofExperiences&

Activities

Two Ways to Approach Personalizing

ApproachOne:PersonalizethePathwayforPeopleª  Developpathwaysoffaithmaturingª  Developplaylistsofcontentandexperiencestailoredtothe

pathwaysª  Uploadplayliststoadigitalplatform

ApproachTwo:PersonalizetheOfferingsª  Offeravarietyofcontent,experiences,andactivitiestailored

todifferentspiritual-religiousidentitiesandthelifestageneedsofpeople

GettingStarted----Growing----GoingDeeperª  Formatthecontenttailoredtodifferentspiritual-religious

identitiesª  Developadigitalplatformwithcontenttoaddresstheneeds

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Playlists for Faith Formation

Personalize the Offerings Playlist: Bible for Families with Children

GettingStarted•  ParticipateintheBibleworkshopforparentsthatisofferedtwiceayear

•  Watchthe“ReadingtheBiblewithChildren”videoand/orlistentothepodcastonwebsite

•  BeginthepracticeofaweeklyBiblestoryreadingand/orvideoviewing

•  UsetheonlineGuidetoselectandpurchasearecommendedchildren’sBible,andanadultstudyBibleforparents

•  EngagethechildreninthesummervacationBibleschoolprogram

Growing•  ContinuetheweeklyBiblestoryorvideopractice

•  PracticetheFAITH5eachday:Sharethehighsandlowsofthedayeverynight;readakeyBibleverseorstoryeverynight;talkabouthowtheBiblereadingmightrelatetoyourhighsandlows;prayforoneanother’shighsandlowsaloudeverynight;blessoneanotherbeforeturningoutthelightsoftheday.

•  ParticipateinthefamilyscripturereflectionafterSundayworshipeachweek

•  LearnhowtopraywiththeBiblebywatchingthevideoonlineandusingtheprayeractivitiesonline

•  Participateinthechurchwide“30-DayBibleExperience”ofreadingonegospelathome.


GoingDeeper•  ContinuetheFAITH5dailypractice•  JoinanadultBiblestudygroupofferedbythechurch

•  Engagethewholefamilyina365day“readthewholeBible”experienceusingtheresourcesonthefamilywebsite

•  DevelopapersonalBiblestudyplanusingtheresourcesonthefamilywebsite

•  ParticipateinthefamilyscripturereflectionafterSundayworshipeachweek


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Personalize the Offerings Playlists for Reading & Studying the Bible

GettingStarted•  Participateinthe“WelcometotheBible”programatchurch

•  WatchthevideoprogramsonhowtoreadtheBible

•  WatchthevideoprogramwithanoverviewoftheOldTestamentandNewTestament

•  UsetheGuidetoselectaStudyBibleandfindtheBibleonline

•  Participateinthe30-DayBibleExperience:ReadingoneGospel(Matthew,Mark,orLuke)

Growing•  DevelopadailyplanforreadingtheBible

•  ParticipateinthelectiodivinareflectiongroupafterSundayworship

•  LearnhowtopraywiththeBible•  JoinaBiblestudygroup(church,home,coffeeshop,online)

GoingDeeper•  ReadtheBiblein365days•  DevelopapersonalBiblestudyplan

•  Takeanonlinecourse:HebrewScriptures,Gospels,LettersofPaul

•  StudyandpraythePsalmsasaspiritualpractice

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