Faith transformed: sowing seeds in a field of creative and intentional community

Sheila N McJilton

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Faith transformed: sowing seeds in a field of creative and intentional community

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Sheila N McJilton. Faith Transformed: Sowing Seeds In a Field of Creative and Intentional Community. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a3fc0886-15fc-4779-9fa2-4cc7de186207.

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S. N. Mcjilton. Faith transformed: sowing seeds in a field of creative and intentional community. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a3fc0886-15fc-4779-9fa2-4cc7de186207

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Sheila N McJilton. Faith Transformed: Sowing Seeds In a Field of Creative and Intentional Community. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a3fc0886-15fc-4779-9fa2-4cc7de186207.

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This project began with two premises: that the spirituality and Christian praxis of Episcopalians are shaped powerfully within the context of worship and most Episcopalians are unaware of how intentional engagement with Word and Sacrament can inform their daily lives. Growth in people's engagement and understanding of Anglican spirituality can transform their lives, and those of others, empowering all to be witnesses to the gospel in the world. Using an underlying motif of Jesus' parable of the sower, eleven people were invited into a committed, intentional, creative community. Eleven weeks of catechetical work with participants focused on the liturgical season of Epiphany. Group work included engagement with and theological reflection on scripture readings, preaching, prayers, sacraments, the Book of Common Prayer, and creative worship planning. Intentional approaches like small group teaching, catechesis through worship, Bible studies and educational opportunities can strengthen and support the Christian faith of believers and have a ripple effect in the Church and world.

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