Vibrant Faith Ministries is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to equipping congregations, families and individuals to live and pass on a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
We specialize in taking theory, theology and research and making it practical, relevant, understandable and effective in daily life.
Our Mission
Vibrant Faith Ministries mission is to equip congregations, families and individuals to live and pass on a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
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 new leaders and ministries
- Supporting underserved and multi-cultural ministries for transformation
Vibrant Faith Frame
Six Places for shaping faith
Five Principles for living and passing on faith
Four Keys for practicing faith
Three Characteristics for Christians
Training is Key!
Vibrant Faith Ministries (VFM) offers three signature trainings:
Vibrant Faith Events - (formerly known as Passing on Faith Conference)
Attend or host an event where you are introduced to VFM’s vision and our Vibrant Faith Frame.
Vibrant Faith Congregational Training -(formerly known as Hand and Hand 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.
We offer additional training in the areas of Milestones Ministries, Men’s and Women’s Ministry, Adventure Education, Certification Schools, Peer Ministry and more.
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
