Sep 25, 2019
Dawn Davis, creator of Revive Revive is a one-time purchase that gives you access to all the materials you need to run the program. The only restrictions are that you not share the materials and passwords with others, and not use the program as a âconsultantâ with many churches and institutions. When you purchase Revive … Continue reading What do you receive when you download Revive?
Sep 25, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, I’ve repeated a million times, “Forward Movement is not a publishing company. We are a discipleship company.” Sure, we publish and sell books, but our mission is to inspire disciples and empower evangelists. Sales is one way we fund our mission, and publishing is one part of our mission. We publish … Continue reading Forward Today: A ministry of discipleship
Sep 18, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Iâm on the other side of the world at the moment, in the midst of a vacation. When we travel for vacation, we tend to go far away. There are lots of reasons for this, but one of them is that I find the sheer difference from my usual routine to … Continue reading Forward Today: Journeys are good for the soul
Sep 16, 2019
We’re excited to introduce you to our newest set of infographicsâThe Sacristy series! Modeled with vintage feel, these infographics provide helpful information for everyone from the acolytes to the Altar Guild. Created by designer and Episcopal priest Chris Corbin, these infographics provide a contemporary way to engage and teach people of all ages about their … Continue reading New Infographics: The Sacristy Series
Sep 11, 2019
Dawn Davis, creator of Revive So, you and your congregation have decided to start Revive. Now what? Typically, the ministry leader invites up to 12 lay leaders to join the Revive group. Here are a few simple steps the ministry leader can take to get started. 1. Book when and where you want to meet … Continue reading How do I get started with Revive?
Sep 11, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, This gets to be a busy time of year for lots of people, especially for those who have kids at home. School has started, along with all its activities. And these days, there are extra sports and lessons and so forth for many families. It’s hard to fit it all in … Continue reading Forward Today: Making time for prayer
Sep 9, 2019
We’ve been hard at work on these new resources, and are excited to show you what we’ve been up to! We’re grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and heart that the authors and contributors put into these books. We hope they inspire you and enrich your spiritual journey. These titles ship in October, and … Continue reading New Resources…Coming this fall!
Sep 4, 2019
By Dawn Davis, creator of Revive Do your lay leaders seem tired? Do you yearn for a deeper spiritual connection? Do your laity lack confidence engaging in spiritual leadership, such as leading a public prayer? Is your congregation experiencing change and you are not sure what to do about it? At one point I answered … Continue reading Is Revive right for your congregation?
Sep 4, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Attending to our spiritual well-being is a bit like attending to our physical health. Regular spiritual practices such as daily prayer and scripture study are like physical exercise. The more we do them, the easier they get and the healthier we become. Forward Movement launched RenewalWorks several years ago as a … Continue reading Forward Today: Working on our spiritual fitness
Sep 3, 2019
Individuals have a new tool to support them in their spiritual growth. RenewalWorks, a ministry of Forward Movement, has released a free spiritual growth assessment and support program for personal use. RenewalWorks for Me utilizes an online survey to assess where individuals are in their spiritual journey. After receiving initial results, participants can sign up … Continue reading RenewalWorks for Me: A personalized tool for spiritual growth