Faith Forming Faith: Bringing New Christians to Baptism and Beyond

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle discovered that by forming the faith of new Christians and leading them to the waters of baptism they as a parish were renewed and revitalized for mission in the world. Faith Forming Faith describes the year-longprocess of faith mentoring that has become the center of this congregations ministry. Hoffmans easy narrative style weaves together solid pastoral and theological insights with the practical real-life stories of lives transformed by a vibrant new faith -- the lives of newcomers and long-time members alike. This is a great primer for anyone wanting more than a pastors class more than another curriculum. It is a book for pastors parish leaders or seminarians. But its also a great witness to a skeptical questioning world outside the Church as well showing that a life of faith can be lived in a secular questioning culture. -- Publisher