How Churches Can Support Teen Faith | Christian Spiritual Formation

Christian spiritual formation and teen faith development are critical topics for churches, youth ministers, and parents seeking meaningful ways to engage young people in the life of the church.  President Walton and Dr. Almeda Wright, professor of religious education at Yale Divinity School, explore how mentorship and apprenticeship in the church can support Christian spiritual formation and faith development among teens in this episode of Expanding the Table. The conversation also examines how Christian formation can help young adults grow spiritually while remaining open, intellectually curious,and respectful toward people of other faiths. Wright specializes in the intersection of African American religion, education, and the spiritual lives of teenagers and young adults. She is the author of “Teaching to Live: Black Religion, Activist-Educators, and Radical Social Change” and “The Spiritual Lives of Young African Americans.” At Yale Divinity School, Wright currently directs the research initiative Communitas, which focuses on young adult spirituality and innovation, and is the co-director for the Conectere initiative to support parents and caregivers in encouraging the faith development of their children. #ChristianFormation #SpiritualFormation #YouthMinistry #TeenFaith #FaithDevelopment #BlackChurch #ReligiousEducation #Princeton Seminary #ExpandingtheTable Expanding the Table is a Princeton Theological Seminary podcast hosted by President Jonathan Lee Walton, PhD. The podcast gathers experts in health, politics, theology, and history to explore questions of faith, leadership, and justice.Connect with Princeton Theological Seminary | Expanding the Table: Show PageFacebook InstagramLinkedIn SoundCloud