Our Mission
Vibrant Faith Ministries equips congregations, households, and individuals to live a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ and share the Christian faith among all generations.
Our Desired Outcome: Vibrant Faith
We describe people of vibrant faith as AAA Christians. First of all they are authentic. Their trust in Christ, the values they hold, and the behaviors they exhibit are consistent. They are not perfect people, quite the contrary, authentic Christians are people who are aware of their flaws and know they make mistakes. Most importantly, they are people who fully turn to and trust that God forgives them and gives them a new day, every day to live their faith. Authentic Christians ask all the hard questions of God and recognize that faith is sometimes a mystery. They worship, do daily devotions, and serve and love others. They are not Christians on Sunday; they are Christians every day.
Second, people of vibrant faith are available to others. These authentic people make time, especially for young people. They make it a priority to be with the newer generations. They don’t bring an agenda. Rather, they listen to the young, support them and pray for and with them. They give of themselves through the gift of their time.
Third, people of vibrant faith are affirming of others and the gift of life. People, especially young people, don’t always see the abilities and gifts God has given them. Affirming Christians help people see in themselves what seems only a mystery. They point out to young people various ways they can use what God has given them to serve others. Their affirmation is a kind of hospitality to young people. They are always saying, “I see this or that in you!” or “Did you know you have this ability?” or “What you just did could be used to serve God!”
Our Priorities
- Equipping congregations, families and individuals through our Vibrant Faith Ministries services
- Identifying, cultivating and launching emergent and innovative leaders and ministries
- Supporting underserved and multi-cultural ministries for transformation
Core Values
- Christian faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal trusted relationships.
- The Christian church is a living partnership between the congregation and the home.
- Biblically-grounded and research-informed faith practices guide the development of faith formation for households and congregations.
- Empowered leaders in homes, congregations, and communities transform the world in Jesus’ name.
- High quality service is delivered with honesty and integrity.
Training is Key!
Vibrant Faith Ministries (VFM) offers:
Vibrant Faith Events
Attend or host an event where you are introduced to VFM’s vision and our Vibrant Faith Frame.Vibrant Faith Congregational Training
We work with you to develop a one-year plan to implement the VF Frame designed specifically for your setting.Coaching and Consulting
Through our coaching process, Vibrant Faith Ministries equips and walks alongside congregational leaders, providing a hands-on approach for implementing a holistic model of faith formation that is sustainable over time. Congregations and leaders are equipped for effective evangelism, discipleship and outreach.
Youth and Family Ministry Certification School changes lives, equips leaders and shapes congregation in effective faith formation practices.
Vibrant Faith Webinars
Online training featuring Milestones Ministry, Three Decades of Research, Leadership with more to come.
Resources
To support the implementation of the Vibrant Faith Frame, we develop and sell resources that support congregations, families and individuals in growing and living a vibrant faith. These resources are for children, youth, parents, grandparents, church leaders, pastors, godparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors and friends. Our resources are specifically designed to provide practical tools that make your faith journey real, relevant and renewing
Our Friends in Ministry
We work closely with a wide variety of friends and partners who share our same vision for living a vibrant faith. Listed below are a few links to organizations that join us in this endeavor.
- Center for Youth Ministries of Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, IA
- Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
- Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
- Augsburg Fortress Publishing, Minneapolis, MN
- SEARCH Institute, Minneapolis, MN
- LifeLong Faith Associates, Nawgatuck, CT
- Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, Chicago, IL
- The Bishops Initiative of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
- Lutheran Men in Mission, Chicago, IL
- Dakota Road, Beresford, SD
- ELCA Mission Loan Fund, Chicago, IL
- TalkPoints, Woodbury, MN
- UCC Youth Ministry
