
Rediscovering the Catechumenate: Part 2 (Q&A with Dr. Gerald Sittser and John Mark Comer)
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What could happen if we considered formation, not just information, in the discipleship process of our people?
In this episode, Dr. Gerald Sittser is joined by John Mark Comer to engage with questions from pastors and leaders about the depth and challenge of recovering a more robust, formational faith. They reflect on the catechumenate as a model of training beyond mere instruction, the risks of a “thin” spirituality, and what it means to cultivate communities where people genuinely learn to live the way of Jesus.
This session was held at the Practicing the Way Pastor Conference in Portland, Oregon, in 2023.
To find more resources and experiences tailored just for you—the pastor—visit practicingtheway.org/pastor.
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