Saturday, November 8, 2014

The Seat of Faith

Consider this quote from Carl Jung, which highlights the distinction between faith and religion:

“The seat of faith, however, is not consciousness but spontaneous religious experience, which brings the individual’s faith into immediate relation with God. Here we must ask: Have I any religious experience and immediate relation to God, and hence that certainty which will keep me, as an individual, from dissolving in the crowd?”- Carl Jung

We can consider our Christian Education experiences as opportunities for our folks to have a "spontaneous religious experience, that brings the individual's faith into immediate relation with God." Taking into account your own faith experiences and what you have learned from this class, write a short mission statement which highlights how you will strive to create this type of educational environment.

5 comments:

  1. My mission statement would read: The mission statement of Sharon Nichols is to disciple, minister to and empower by demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ to families throughout the peninsula and beyond.

    Sharon T. Nichols

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  2. I will allow myself to be open to receive those who seek help along the path to spiritual growth with no judgement or bias.

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  3. I will endeavor to help Show others how to Take on the Eternal Promise of Salvation, to the end that 1Peter 1:8-9 will be an encouragement in their journey. (STEPS)

    Carolyn L. Jones

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  4. My mission is to convey hope and encourage others in their spiritual walk through guidance and sharing of basic life principles.

    Naomi B. Powell

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  5. I strive to be a lifelong teacher of the experience of an ever-growing, ever-evolving relationship with the spirit of The Living God through my walk, my talk, and even in the midst of my stillness.

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