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PRAY for the Nippon Sei Ko Kai

Really listening is deceptively difficult. The scene of a group of teenagers (or really, people of any age!) lost in their own minds, nodding along in the middle of a lecture or conversation but not really hearing any of it, has risen to the level of overused movie cliché for a reason. Our world is filled with “conversations” that are...

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Today’s Forward Day by Day

PRAY for the Nippon Sei Ko Kai

We offer what you need for daily prayer. Use our app on your smartphone, listen to our podcasts, or enjoy our free prayer website. You’ll find the daily office, Forward Day by Day, and more.

Forward Movement books win top honors in Christian book awards

Feb 13, 2023

Four books recently released by Forward Movement have been recognized as among the best Christian books by the 2023 Illumination Book Awards. The Creation Care Bible Challenge, the ninth book of the best-selling Bible Challenge series created and edited by Marek Zabriskie, has been awarded the 2023 gold medal for Bible Study. Three silver medal … Continue reading Forward Movement books win top honors in Christian book awards →

Q&A: Rhonda Mawhood Lee, author of Seek and You Will Find

Sep 30, 2021

How do we pray? Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, but it often remains stubbornly mysterious. Rhonda Mawhood Lee, an Episcopal priest, writer, and spiritual director, walks us through the “how” of prayer and many diverse practices of prayer in her new book, Seek and You Will Find. Learn more about Lee and … Continue reading Q&A: Rhonda Mawhood Lee, author of Seek and You Will Find →

Q&A with Author & Bishop Edward S. Little

Sep 29, 2020

In his new book, The Heart of a Leader, Bishop Edward S. Little moves through 2 Timothy, drawing on the lessons and teachings of Paul as a guide for mentoring and encouraging others to a life deeply committed to Christ. Learn more about Bishop Little and our newest resource in this Q&A with the author. … Continue reading Q&A with Author & Bishop Edward S. Little →

Q&A: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

Jan 28, 2020

The Most Rev. Dr. Thabo Makgoba is the Anglican Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. He became Archbishop of Cape Town in 2007, the youngest person ever to be elected to this position. His book, Faith & Courage: Praying with Mandela, recounts his ministry of prayer and presence in the final … Continue reading Q&A: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba →

Q&A with Author Furman Buchanan

Jun 11, 2019

In his new book, Gifts of God for the People of God, Episcopal priest and author Furman L. Buchanan uses stories and reflections to explore each element of Holy Eucharist. Accessible to both newcomers and longtime members wishing to gain a deeper understanding of this gift of God. How did the idea for the book … Continue reading Q&A with Author Furman Buchanan →

Q&A: Acts to Action Editors

Sep 25, 2018

Susan Brown Snook and Adam Trambley are the editors of Acts to Action, a Forward Movement publication focusing on Acts Chapter 8 and evangelism in a changing world. Susan serves as canon to the ordinary for church growth and development in the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and Adam is the rector of St. John’s Episcopal … Continue reading Q&A: Acts to Action Editors →

Q&A: Mary Parmer, Director of Invite Welcome Connect

Sep 18, 2018

Mary Parmer serves as director of Invite Welcome Connect, a transformational ministry housed at the Beecken Center in the School of Theology, University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Mary is the past director of the Gathering of Leaders, a national leadership gathering of young Episcopal clergy. How did the concept of Invite Welcome Connect … Continue reading Q&A: Mary Parmer, Director of Invite Welcome Connect →

Q & A: Claude Payne, author of Reclaiming Christianity

Sep 6, 2018

Claude E. Payne served as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and as rector of one of the largest Episcopal churches in the country. Reclaiming Christianity builds upon his vision for for the church to be mission-minded–to look outward to serve and share rather than focus inward. He is co-author of the best-selling book, … Continue reading Q & A: Claude Payne, author of Reclaiming Christianity →

Q & A: Authors of Faith with a Twist, Amy Nobles Dolan and Hillary D. Raining

Sep 4, 2018

Amy Nobles Dolan and Hillary D. Raining share a mutual passion for yoga and for faith, which brought them together to write Faith with a Twist. Amy is the owner and head teacher of Yoga with Spirit, an ashtanga-based yoga studio in Wane, Pennsylvania. She is also a yoga writer who publishes a weekly blog … Continue reading Q & A: Authors of Faith with a Twist, Amy Nobles Dolan and Hillary D. Raining →

Q&A with Lindsay Hardin Freeman, author of The Spy on Jacob’s Ladder

Aug 7, 2018

Lindsay Hardin Freeman has been a priest for over thirty years and is currently the interim rector at St. Nicholas Church in Richfield, Minnesota. She is the author of eight books, including The Spy on Noah’s Ark, The Spy at Jacob’s Ladder, and Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter. Her most recent … Continue reading Q&A with Lindsay Hardin Freeman, author of The Spy on Jacob’s Ladder →

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Prayers & Devotions for May 11, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Prayers & Devotions for May 11, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

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May 11, 2025

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May 11, 2025