This is a guidebook/manual for church discussion, discernment, and direction on Christian formation in the local church. Christian formation encompasses the key elements of the mission of the church. The goal of the church is to encourage the transformation of individuals’ lives.
The introductory pages of this document provide a definition of Christian formation and the various settings and agents that encourage it to take place. The discussion guide that follows is designed to help churches evaluate their ministries in terms of Christian formation.
