The 2019 Forma Certificate Program is accepting applications for Camp Allen, Houston TX cohort
The Youth and Children’s Certificates are accepting applications for the Texas gathering.
Forma is now in its sixth year of the Certificate Program for Youth Ministry and we are very excited to be in our third year of the Certificate for Children’s Ministry. These two programs run parallel to each other, combining classes and discussions, while also separating at appropriate junctures for age-specific ministry training.
The program begins online August 5th and ends December 31st with a one week residential gathering at Camp Allen outside Houston, TX September 29th – October 4th. These programs are targeted towards both the Christian formation person that is newer to the field and veterans of formation who want to redevelop and re-energize their ministry.
The curriculum includes instruction in the Book of Common Prayer, Bible, Youth/Children’s Ministry best practices, volunteer retention, and much more. Each student will write a ministry plan in consultation with an experienced faculty mentor for their context that examines their ministry and helps develop a strategy and plan for their particular situation.
We are very excited about our faculty this year! Randall Curtis and Vicki Garvey will be returning for their sixth year and Meredith Brooks, a former student, is returning for her 4th year as a member of the faculty. The Rev. Jenifer Gamber will serve as our theology – focused faculty member, and Jamie Martin Currie, Missioner for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be leading our Children and Family Ministry cohort. We also are honored to have Bronwyn Skov join us from The Episcopal Church’s formation office which endorses our certificates.
The total cost of the program is $1150 this year down from a previous $1750 and includes all online materials as well as transfers, lodging and food at the residential program. The cost also includes a one year membership to Forma and a $100 discount to the upcoming Forma Conference, Rooted in Jesus, January 21-24 in Atlanta. Please note that textbooks are not included in the tuition
Many students have received scholarships through their parish, diocese, province and local diocesan ministries such as ECW and DOK. Forma also offers limited scholarships.
Get more information and apply at: www.forma.church/certificate-in-youth-and-family-ministry/
For questions email Randall Curtis at [email protected]