Faith Builders Academy
Equipping the Community of Believers

“Our mission is to provide learning opportunities for the faith development of individuals and skills for leadership within congregations, in an informal, noncredit, yet challenging, informative and inspirational environment.”

The Faith Builders Academy of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod offers lay people special opportunities to deepen their faith, expand their learning of the Bible and the work and worship of the church, to enhance knowledge and skills for service and leadership in local congregations. Lay church members may attend a variety of courses offered by skilled teachers and/or they may choose to enroll in the certificate program of the Academy.
Click here to learn more about the certificate program

Core Courses:
Fall 2011 - Old Testament - CANCELLED

PRESENTER: Prof. Richard Bowman
WHERE: Shalom Hill Farm
WHEN: February 24 - 25, 6pm Friday – 3pm Saturday
COST: $80 per person (minimum 8 participants)
Prof. Richard Bowman (Augustana College) will provide an overview of the Old Testament scriptures. This course will equip participants with broader understanding in personal faith development and in leading Bible studies and preaching.
Bring your Bible!

Download registration form (registration deadline: 02/21)
Send registration form and fee to SW MN Synod Attn: Faith Builders PO Box 499 Redwood Falls, MN 56283
A conformation e-mail will be sent with directions and a day plan.

More information coming soon...
Spring 2012        Faith Formation/Christian Education
Fall 2012            Evangelism and Outreach
Spring 2013        New Testament
Fall 2013            Lutheran Confessions
Spring 2014        Worship Planning and Leadership