Faithful Formation: Considering Disability and Discipleship

Becoming the Faith Communities Kids Need

Pastor and writer Meredith Miller addresses how research on faith formation continues to deepen. Many congregations are seeking to respond more fully in their philosophy of ministry, programming, and curriculum. This session covers both key research and guiding words for responding to that research in your community and context.

Challenging Texts in Challenging Times, Dr. Bo Lim. Lunch & Learn 2025

Bo Lim is a professor of Old Testament at Seattle Pacific University. In this talk Dr. Lim will explore how we can teach the Scriptures and model its message to young people so that they might trust the Bible and reject falsehoods.

Faithful Formation: Considering Disability and Discipleship

Faithful Formation: Considering Disability and Discipleship In this Spring Summit 2025 keynote, Dr. Sarah Jean Barton, Duke University theologian and occupational therapist, explores how the experience of disability deepens our understanding of Christian discipleship for children and youth. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and the lived wisdom of disabled Christians, Dr. Barton challenges common assumptions around disability, healing, and participation. This talk invites listeners to imagine more inclusive, faithful formation practices that reflect the fullness of the Body of Christ. You can view her keynote and Auditing Accessibility workshop slides and materials here: duke.is/Formation25 [http://duke.is/Formation25].

Lunch & Learn 2024 Guest Speaker: Dr. Keyne Law

Dr. Keyne Law is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at SPU. She spoke about Understanding Suicidality and Learning How to Respond.

Spring Summit 2024 Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dominique DuBois Gilliard

Join us in learning about the latest research on the challenges facing family, youth, and children’s ministry and the critical role that families play in forming the faith of the next generation. Keynote Speaker is Rev. Dominique DuBois Gilliard, Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Evangelical Covenant Church, on “Discipling the Next Generation to Make God’s Name Known and Love Shown.”