Faith Forward
Faith Forward is reimagining children’s and youth ministry through forward-thinking approaches to faith formation, community, and theological engagement. Faith Forward equips leaders to nurture young people’s spirituality in ways that are inclusive, contextually aware, and responsive to contemporary challenges. Faith Forward’s mission is to inspire ministry practices that cross traditional boundaries, support diverse expressions of faith, and foster resilience, justice, and compassion in young people.
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) offers a variety of resources designed to guide seekers on the contemplative path, including Daily Meditations from Richard Rohr, podcasts that explore contemplative spirituality and social justice, online education through self-paced courses on mystical and contemplative traditions, and live events that focus on deepening prayer practices and compassionate action.
Sticky Faith
Sticky Faith is a comprehensive strategy aimed at helping parents and ministry leaders actively nurture the spiritual growth of young people, ensuring that their faith endures into adulthood. Recognizing that nearly 50% of students abandon their faith after graduating high school, Sticky Faith highlights the critical role parents play as primary influences on their children's spiritual lives. Developed by the Fuller Youth Institute, Sticky Faith is grounded in extensive research involving over 500 young people, 100 churches, and 50 families, providing practical resources for fostering long-term faith.
Faith Communities Today
Faith Communities Today (FACT) conducts extensive research surveys and publishes practical reports on congregational life in the U.S. Led by the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership, FACT collaborates with over 25 faith groups and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. The latest survey in 2020 included responses from 15,278 congregations across 80 denominations.