Milestones Ministry

Milestones Ministry Event

What is a Milestone?

A faith milestone is a marker along life’s journey that says, “This is something important and God is here, too.” Celebrating milestones is a biblically-based spiritual practice for both home and congregation that helps all generations recognize God’s presence during these special moments.

Baptisms • Dedications • Weddings • Funerals • Confirmation • Mission Trips • Graduations • Retirements • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Milestones Ministry provides a clear and usable model for congregations, homes and communities to connect faith formation resources with daily life experiences.

Milestones Ministry does the essential ministry of the church by promoting Christian faith formation and outreach into the larger community. The outreach element is accentuated when the celebration of milestones is offered to the entire community and not just congregational members. This model helps encourage and implement Vibrant Faith Ministries’ vision for passing on faith—a vision that places children of all ages in the center of the church's concern.

Milestones Ministry incorporates a simple structure that includes:

  • Name it
  • Equip it
  • Bless it
  • Gift it
  • Reinforce it

By following this four-step process, it enables the Milestone Ministry event to have a greater chance to take deeper root in lifelong faith formation.

The FOUR KEYS are at the heart of equipping people for lifelong faith formation. These faith practices are central to every milestone and integrated into people’s daily lives as well as the life of the congregation.

The FOUR KEYS include:

  • Caring Conversations
  • Devotions
  • Service
  • Rituals and Traditions

“Thank you for re-filling my cup and sending me back with some new ideas to implement..”

Amy Eisenmann, intern
Buhl, North Dakota

“Our congregation has been a part of the Milestones Ministry for several years. One of the most power parts of the ministry was best stated by one of the parents who came to me and said, 'Thank you, Pastor. When I come with my child, I’m no longer a spectator, but a participant!'”

Pastor Mark Asleson
Dilworth Lutheran Church
Dilworth, Minnesota

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Milestones Ministry Training Opportunities

Vibrant Faith Ministries offers Milestones Ministry training to equip participants with the necessary tools to implement this powerful ministry, encouraging a vital partnership between home and congregation (and all the generations) to pass on faith. Whether you are brand new to celebrating milestones, or looking to expand and go deeper, you will find our training offerings to be a valuable learning experience.

  • Milestones Ministry Webinars Gather your staff around a computer and participate in a “live” training.
  • Short-Term Congregational Coaching Work with a Vibrant Faith Ministries’ staff member to identify the milestones your congregation would like to recognize and create two milestones with your Vibrant Faith Ministries’ coach.
  • Milestones Ministry training is a part of our Vibrant Faith Congregational Training.

What you will learn

  • Recognize and mark faith milestones in congregational settings
  • Recognize and mark faith milestones in everyday life
  • Explore ways the congregation can equip families to recognize and mark milestones
  • Gain insights on launching or expanding Milestones Ministry within your congregational setting

For more information on Milestones Ministry, contact David Anderson at danderson@vibrantfaith.org or call (877) 789-5861.