Monkey Business: A First Third Dialogue on the Confirmation Process

The dialogue was held Feb. 27-29, 2012

Pre-Dialogue Resources

• Preview Video: Dr. Nancy Going and Dr. Hans Wiersma discuss confirmation and the need for adaptive change.
• Podcast: Confirmation by Dr. Andy Root and Bethany Stolle
• Blog Post: So What's Wrong with Confirmation? by Dr. Nancy Going
• Blog Post: Formation Centered Confirmation by Rev. Tim Coltvet

At the Dialogue

• Playing Out the Dialogue Goal Sheet
• Video of Final Panel Discussion

" 'Affen Spiel'? How we Got Here" by Dr. Hans Wiersma

• Video with Dr. Hans Wiersma

“What are We Doing? Maturing Christian Young People” by Dr. Nancy Going

• Video with Dr. Nancy Going
• Reflection by Dr. Nancy Going

"Post-Modern Youth and 16th Century Teaching Tracts" by Dr. Hans Wiersma

• Video with Dr. Hans Wiersma
• Resource: Being Creative with the Catechism

"Facing Reality: The Current State of Confirmation" by Dr. Nancy Going

• Video with Dr. Nancy Going

"How to Create Adaptive Change in your Congregation" by Rev. Nancy Lee Gauche and Coach Tom Langemo

• Video with Rev. Nancy Lee Gauche and Coach Tom Langemo
• Blog Post: God has called you to play a big game. Name it. Design it. Do it. by Coach Tom Langemo
• Blog Post: Running Into a Winnable Game by Rev. Nancy Lee Gauche

Extras!

• Article: Doubt as the Curriculum for Confirmation by Dr. Andy Root
• Blog Post: Steve Jobs Confirmation Update! by Dr. Hans Wiersma
• Blog Post and Video: The Art of Possibility by Rev. Nancy Lee Gauche and Coach Tom Langemo

What conversations surfaced at the event?

• Wrapping Up Some Monkey Business by Dr. Nancy Going