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A well-established and mission-oriented method of teaching that forms Christians who deeply understand the Christian Faith.

• Biblically Based
• Fundamentally Sound
• Orthodox
• Creates Disciples
• Proven in Seven Countries
• Full Materials Available

The need for a sound, conservative, and proven teaching method is widespread. With its emphasis on the fundamental elements of Christian Faith, this biblically based teaching system represents a powerful tool ideally suited to the challenges of our time.

A method in which even Archbishops are students as well as teachers.

	The Christian Formation process is designed to help students: Understand the substance and context of the apostolic Faith, Experience the passion, joy, and exuberance of the Faith in their lives, and Express in words and actions the vibrant, transforming power of the Gospel.

Those who experience Christian Formation are not only equipped to stand firm, but are also empowered to share the Good News and witness to others about the saving power of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God.

Christian Formation Ministries, Inc. represents both a method of instruction and a complete set of materials to support the teaching and formation process.

Begun in 1982 in a single parish, this program has now reached eight countries and has been translated into at least nine different languages.

Christian Formation Ministries teaches and forms disciples using the methods and approach modeled after those used by Jesus Christ Himself

This interactive method is well suited for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian Faith. This includes those preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception or renewal of vows.

Students are drawn into a fuller and more complete understanding of their faith as their journey evolves from learning new information to becoming a new person as CF works to:

Inform. Students understand the substance and context of the apostolic Faith. (God speaks.)

Form. Students experience the passion, joy, and exuberance of the Faith in their lives. (They believe.)

Transform. Students express in words and actions the vibrant, transforming power of the Gospel. (They become new creations in Christ!)

Christian Formation Ministries helps meet the need to make disciples both overseas and in America.

And Jesus came and said to them; "... Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ... teaching them ..."(Matthew 28.19-20)

Sharing your love and Support...

We are always touched by the heart felt letters and emails we receive. Thank you and God Bless.

FROM Malawi "You will be happy to hear that we relaunched a Christian Formation Teaching in Likoma Archdeaconry beginning from the Cathedral Parish. What we did was to introduce a small group teaching session such that we have the main group of 15 which is for the trainers of trainers run by the Priest for 12 weeks. And they in turn, have a group of 15 in their respective villages and the departments such as the Mothers Union, the Youth, the Daughters of the King and St. Agnes also for the same period of time. I hope this will continue even though I am not there.

We had a backing to produce those teaching materials from the McKinney Bible Church of Fort Worth. Thank you so much for the prayers.

Fr. Fanuel

FROM A MISSIONARY TEACHING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA "Fabulous notes! Written in such a clear and concise way.... they will be of invaluable use to me...." (for teaching on Anglican liturgy in Southeast Asia)

FROM KITETO, TANZANIA "I always remember you and pray for your ministry. I never forget you because you taught us very well and your teaching help us a lot in our ministries."

FROM KENYA "Christian Formation programme is taking root in our Diocese and the region of Nyanza as a whole. I have been appointed to be the Coordinator of Missions and Liturgical Training under which Christian Formation is my work. Now I am going round the parishes in our Diocese and the region training (clergy and lay) leaders on Christian Formation. Many people are responding well and are pleased with the material.

FROM TANZANIA "We are serious with CFM. CFM work here will continue among my Seminarians as prospective trainers. Pray for us as I am sure you do."

"Very often your teachings help me to do the work of God as well as possible. I am pleased to say again that, thank you for your teachings because the teachings are helping us in our ministry. We always remember you and pray for you according your ministry, we believe that your ministry will grow and being great and all people in the world can hear about God. May God bless you."

"The purpose of this message is to say halo to you and to say thank you according your teachings that you had taught us here Kiteto, Tanzania. I enjoyed your teachings and also the teachings helps me very much in my ministry.I pray to God in order God to help you in your ministry. May God bless you."

FROM A FRIEND "I am sure that your work in Rwanda will encourage the saints. Your materials are so clear and will be wonderful discipleship tools for the saints there."

"I pray that the LORD will keep you in the palm of His hand, and that He will bless and guide you as you do His work. Further, I pray that you will bring many to His Kingdom. May it always be a great source of encouragement to you, as well as to those of us who observe you, to consider how many souls God has given you the privilege of touching. Recent devotional readings in Acts have been focusing on the winning of souls by Peter and his crew. I'll leave it there!

Further to the prayers, I remember all who will be attending - teaching, learning and helping - that they will be kept under His wing and enabled to spread the Good News far afield."

Join us ...

Christian Formation Ministries, is solely funded and supported by the generosity of donors like you from all over the world who are touched by the amazing way our method of teaching has impacted the lives of believers wherever we have been.

Become an active part of this action-oriented mission and help touch the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Plans are underway for a mission to Romania in the fall. There is also a possibility of going to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Zanzibar. How powerfully our great God moves.

Please continue to pray that He will provide the funds necessary for all this work. AT THIS TIME, CFM HAS NO FUNDS FOR ANY OF THESE MISSIONS!

Please read our fund appeal letter

Christian Formation Ministries, Inc. is a registered [501 c (3)] (USA-IRS tax code) non-profit organization.

Send your tax deductible donations to Christian Formation Ministries, Inc., 750 Knoll Rd., Copper Canyon TX 75077.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR UPCOMING MISSIONS:

Burundi and Rwanda - the first two weeks of February.

Please pray for God to lead these missions, for hearts and minds to be open to His leading, for safety in travel for leaders and participants, and for good health for all.

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Need Training Materials?

Our training materials are available in the following languages.

English		Chichewa (Malawi)
Spanish		Kinyarwanda (Rwanda)
Luganda (Uganda)		SeSotho (South Africa)
Rukonjo (Western Uganda)		SeTswana (South Africa)
Rukigo-Rufumbio (Western Uganda)		Luo (Western Kenya)
KiSwahili (Tanzania and other African countries)

CHRISTIAN FORMATION MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE IN SWAHILI!

Christian Formation Ministries, Inc., is please to announce that both the Leader's Manual and the Student's Workbook of Christian Formation are now available in Swahili. Both manuals presented in five attractive separate "books," corresponding to the original "Parts." This new format will make them less expensive to purchase and more flexible for use in various situations.

This project has been a long time in the making. After several years of providing the KiSwahili translation as photocopies of pages written on an old typewriter, CFM now offers the books in computer-generated form. The books will be sent to Tanzania in a container, and will be kept at the Anglican Seminary in Dar es Salaam, from where they can easily be sent throughout East Africa and beyond.

This effort involved a number of hardworking Anglican Christians committed to the formation and nurture of disciples of Jesus Christ. Originally translated by Bishop Maternus Kapinga of the Diocese of Ruvuma, Tanzania, the books were typeset on computer by Neema Mbinhe of the Diocese of Kiteto, Tanzania this past year.

For the final editing in January, Cris Fouse came from the USA, Neema (whose name means "Grace" in Swahili, came from Tanzania, and the Bishop of Kiteto, John Hayden, came over from Birmingham, England, to make certain that the transfer to the computer was not only correct, but conveyed what the English meant to say

The three of us worked for five days in Leicester, England, at the home of another lovely young woman who had been on mission in Kiteto. We worked from 8:00 a.m. sharp until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. with hardly a break. When we were hungry, we went to the kitchen and grabbed something to bring back to the table in order to continue working. Karen was a gracious hostess who provided for all our needs before we asked.

Being in England in January was quite an adventure for young Neema. Only 21 years of age, she had never been out of Tanzania. She was so cold, that even inside the house she wore a heavy coat, several scarves, mittens, and my fuzzy warm slippers. She also had her first experience of snow.

We Praise God for putting together all the pieces and enabling this work to be completed in a loving and dedicated atmosphere.