Theologian in Residence Weekend, January 26-28, 2018
Will Our Faith Have Children?
Faith Formation and the Future of the Church
Ames United Church of Christ and our Theologian in Residence Committee host a yearly weekend learning event. In January 2018, we hosted the 34th annual Theologian in Residence (TIR) program. Learn about that program below, and subscribe to our mailing list for updates on the 2019 Theologian in Residence program.
Dave Csinos
Dave is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He also serves as founder and president of Faith Forward, an ecumenical organization for innovation in ministry with children and youth. Since its inception, Faith Forward has become one of the leading movements for progressive formation among thoughtful children’s and youth ministry practitioners.
Dave writes widely about faith formation, children’s ministry, youth ministry, and culture, and his books include Children’s Ministry that Fits, Children’s Ministry in the Way of Jesus, and the Faith Forward book series. An inaugural Teaching for Ministry Fellow at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Dave holds a B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University, master’s degrees from McMaster University and Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Ph.D. in Practical Theology from the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto.
Dave writes widely about faith formation, children’s ministry, youth ministry, and culture, and his books include Children’s Ministry that Fits, Children’s Ministry in the Way of Jesus, and the Faith Forward book series. An inaugural Teaching for Ministry Fellow at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Dave holds a B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University, master’s degrees from McMaster University and Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Ph.D. in Practical Theology from the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto.
Schedule of Events
Friday, January 26, 2018
6:00 p.m. Catered Meal (Childcare and children’s program provided)
Dave will prepare 2-3 discussion questions among the tables at dinner, followed by a group discussion about folks' responses to the questions
6:45–8 p.m. "United in Mission: How Spiritual Styles Equip Families and Congregations for Faith Formation"
A presentation by Dave with lots of Q&A time!
Saturday, January 27, 2018
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30–10:30 a.m. "Re-Imagining Faith Formation" with Q&A time
Dave will discuss common assumptions surrounding faith formation and present new ideas for how these assumptions can be altered for more
authentic and vibrant approaches to Christian formation for all ages.
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45–11:45 a.m. “Why Our Faith Needs Children" with Q&A time
Dave will address how ministry with children can be a catalyst for revolutionizing what it means to do and be church in our present day. This is more than just a talk about children’s ministry—it’s about how, when we start with children, we are all invited to re-create the church!
12:00 p.m. Program Concludes
Sunday, January 28
9:15–10:15 a.m. Adult Forum Q&A Time (Fellowship Hall)
10:30–11:30 a.m. Worship with Dr. Dave Csinos preaching
6:00 p.m. Catered Meal (Childcare and children’s program provided)
Dave will prepare 2-3 discussion questions among the tables at dinner, followed by a group discussion about folks' responses to the questions
6:45–8 p.m. "United in Mission: How Spiritual Styles Equip Families and Congregations for Faith Formation"
A presentation by Dave with lots of Q&A time!
Saturday, January 27, 2018
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30–10:30 a.m. "Re-Imagining Faith Formation" with Q&A time
Dave will discuss common assumptions surrounding faith formation and present new ideas for how these assumptions can be altered for more
authentic and vibrant approaches to Christian formation for all ages.
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45–11:45 a.m. “Why Our Faith Needs Children" with Q&A time
Dave will address how ministry with children can be a catalyst for revolutionizing what it means to do and be church in our present day. This is more than just a talk about children’s ministry—it’s about how, when we start with children, we are all invited to re-create the church!
12:00 p.m. Program Concludes
Sunday, January 28
9:15–10:15 a.m. Adult Forum Q&A Time (Fellowship Hall)
10:30–11:30 a.m. Worship with Dr. Dave Csinos preaching
Previous Theologians in Residence
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Year
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1984 |
Theologian
Harry T. Cook Barry Lynn Ruth Duck & Cynthia Wilson Phyllis Tickle Gary Dorrien Marva Dawn Ingrid Mattson Peter Sawtell Walter Brueggemann Diana Butler Bass Randall Balmer Christine M. Smith Amy Jill Levine Norman Jackson Dale Bishop Doug Adams John Shelby Spong John Dominic Crossan Karen Jo Torjesen Tex Sample George A. Drake Rita Nakashima Brock Robin Scroggs Marcus Borg Donald White Marty McMane & Alan Johnson Brian Wren Charles Hambrick-Stowe John Bolen Keith G. Schrag Andre LaCoque Wilson Yates Henry Gustafson |
Theme
"God, Christ, and Religious Action: A Challenge to Your Beliefs and Actions" "God and Government: Are Religious Liberties Crumbling?" Spirit-filled Worship and Spirit-filled Congregational Singing" "Being Christian and Church in 21st Century America" "The Crisis and Necessity of Progressive Theology" "Worship When God Seems to Be Absent" "Islam: Rumor and Reality" "Biblical Faith and Ecological Hope: Rethinking Theology for the Health of Creation" "The Good News of Alternative" "The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church" "Perspectives on American Evangelicalism" "Resurrection: Fidelity to Life...in This Life" "Jesus, Gender, and Judaism" "Is God's Justice Irrelevant or Central to Our Faith?" "Building Bridges" "Bringing to Life the Humor in the Bible" "A New Christianity for a New World" "The Historical Jesus and the Birth of Christianity" "Rethinking Gender: Masculinity and Femininity in Early Christianity" "Christian Faith and Cultural Diversity: Doing Ministry in Oral, Literate, and Electronic Cultures" "Puritanism" "Who Do You Say That I Am?" "Exploring the Theology of Paul" "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time" "The Church and the Environment" "Good News" "The Language of Worship" "Spiritual Roots and Spiritual Growth" "Ethics in the Bible" and "Faith Development and the Church" "Creating a Just Peace in Home and Church" "The Church and the Environment" "Art and the Journey of Faith" "A New Vision of the New Testament" |