Understanding Faith Formation – Theological, Congregational, and Global Dimensions

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.

Contents

Introduction: Dimensions of Faith Formation
Part 1: Theological Dimensions of Faith Formation
1. Faith Formation in the Bible
2. Faith Formation in the Christian Tradition
3. Faith Formation Theory Revised
4. Critique of Faith Development Theory
Part 2: Congregational Dimensions of Faith Formation
5. Cultural Challenges to Faith Formation
6. Faith Formation in Community
7. The Role of Scripture in Faith Formation
Part 3: Global Dimensions of Faith Formation
8. Forming Faith through Missions
9. Faith Formation in Multiethnic Contexts
10. Faith Formation in Global Contexts
Index