Membership
Join Forma
Forma is a dynamic group of Christian formation professionals in and beyond the Episcopal Church. Our mission is to celebrate, equip, support, and connects leaders who form followers of Jesus. We hope you will prayerfully consider becoming a member of Forma through the paid membership options below. (IMAGE participants at 2024 Forma Conference AMANDA AKES-CARDWELL)
Membership Benefits
- Connection to a professional network of Christian formation leaders in and beyond the Episcopal Church
- Access to a dedicated Forma Space online portal
- Access to a searchable Forma Space resource library
- Participation in the Forma Space Christian Formation discussion thread that includes interaction with Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary staff members
- Ability to identify Forma members in your region via Forma Space
- Ability to add professional development events for formation leaders to the Forma Space calendar
- Monthly Forma Update Newsletter via email
- Twenty-five percent (25%) discount off both the Forma Annual Conference and programs from Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. (Discount cannot be used for Forma events not hosted by Lifelong Learning.)
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Forma and/or Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Membership Rates
Membership dues support Forma’s ongoing work as well as the Forma Annual Conference.
Select a membership rate that generously honors the work of Forma and also aligns with your church’s budget or your personal income.
All Forma members receive the same benefits regardless of membership rate.
Suggested Membership Rates by Ministry Context
$199.99 Church w/Average Sunday Attendance of 251 or more
$149.99 Full-Time, Regional, or Church w/Average Sunday Attendance of 151 to 250
$99.99 Part-Time or Church w/Average Sunday Attendance of 51 to 150
$59.99 Retired or Church w/Average Sunday Attendance of 50 or fewer
$39.99 Student, Volunteer, or Preparing for Ordained Ministry
Suggested Membership Rates by Income Level
$199.99 Income of $120,000 or more
$149.99 Income of $90,000 to $119,999
$99.99 Income of $60,00 – $89.999
$59.99 Income of $30,000 to $59,999
Forma Membership is processed through the Mighty Networks VTS Plus platform. Each new Forma member creates their own account in the platform.
For the $199.99 rate, click here.
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For the $149.99 rate, click here.
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For the $99.99 rate, click here.
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For the $59.99 rate, click here.
If you already have a login for VTS Plus, use this link.
For the $39.99 rate, click here.
If you already have a login for VTS Plus, use this link.
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