Abstract

NELL, Ian. Congregational spirituality: Faith formation in and through the congregation. STJ [online]. 2023, vol.9, n.3, pp.1-16. ISSN 2413-9467.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17570/stj.2023.v9n3.a13.

Each congregation has its own spirituality. Within the Reformed tradition, it is usually linked to faith formation. The purpose of this contribution is to address the following research question: How does faith formation take place in and through congregations? In answer to this question, attention will be paid to the following: Firstly, the function and purpose of faith formation will be looked at. Secondly, we will focus on some of the challenges that faith formation faces. Thirdly, the embodiment of faith formation is discussed. Fourthly, the connection between faith formation and desires is examined and finally the focus is on faith formation in and through congregations.

Keywords : Spirituality; Reformed tradition; faith formation; secularization; desires.

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