Christian Formation
The Christian life is grounded in the conviction that a relationship with Jesus Christ leads to the transformation of our whole lives. The Diocese supports this work through a variety of ministries, including those focusing on lifelong Christian formation, congregational development, and discernment for ordination.
Christian Formation Resources for Children & Youth
The Diocese strives to provide timely Christian Formation resources for children and youth. As new resources are shared, they will be connected through this page.
Congregational Development
Grow Church:DCDI is our congregational development training program in the Diocese of West Virginia, offered in partnership with Diocesan Church Development Institute. This ministry will teach models for interpreting the culture of each congregation, invite lay and clergy participation to address the needs of their community with fresh eyes, build on the strengths already present…
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The discernment process for ordination in the Diocese of West Virginia is currently under review. If you are interested in learning more about the ordination process, please contact the Chair of the Commission on Ministry, the Rev. Kim Webster.
Youth & Family Ministries
Opportunities for growth and formation are critical for Christians of all ages. The Diocese of West Virginia employs a Diocesan Children's Minister who is available to work with congregations to help them imagine and implement formation programming for children, including helping pick curriculum for Sunday School and equipping congregations with other resources to support the you…
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