Supporting Small Church Leaders in Faith Formation

Are you an educator, volunteer, pastor, or commissioned pastor (CRE, CLP), that serves as a leader in a small church (less than 100 members)? Are you a mid-council leader who supports faith formation leaders in small churches?  You are invited to register for this Community Circle (Hosted by PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation), designed especially for those leaders in small churches. 

Offered several times through the year, you may come to every gathering, or when you can, but come to share in conversation and learn, ask questions, receive and share resources for ministry, and support one another. A 90-minute Zoom gathering, the times and days vary so there is flexibility of participation. Register once but register anytime. Each gathering will feature a question or topic just to get the conversation going related to Faith Formation leadership in small churches, then the discussion can go from there. So come ready to participate in the conversation.  



The conversation facilitator will be Sandy Safford, Faith Formation leader for close to 30 years and a Commission-ready Lay Pastor who served as pastor for a small rural congregation in Colorado for 10 years. She is also a consultant, retreat facilitator, and trained coach who loves the outdoors as well as collecting ideas with colleagues for wonder and imagination in ministry.   

The next gathering is April 16th, 2026. Click here to register and for more information: https://cfportal.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2804142