Book of Faith

In order to delve deeper in the word, the Book of Faith Initiative recommends a four-fold method for reading the Bible: devotional, historical, literary and Lutheran theological reading. It’s up to you and your faith community to decide how the Book of Faith Initiative will become a vital part of your ministry so that together we grow in our deep engagement with the word of God.



Below are a list of resources you can download or purchase. For more information about a specific resource, just hover over the icon.

The Incarnational Preacher

The Incarnational Preacher

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Curriculum Based on Affirmation of Baptism

Curriculum Based on Affirmation of Baptism

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Book Of Faith 4 Methods

The Book of Faith Initiative recommends a 4-fold method of reading Scripture.

Book Of Faith 4 Methods

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Book Of Faith Bookmarks

Book Of Faith Bookmarks

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Book of Faith Logo BW

Book of Faith logo in Black and White

Book of Faith Logo BW

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Book of Faith Logo Color

The Book of Faith logo in color.

Book of Faith Logo Color

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Book of Faith Stacked Logo BW

Book of Faith stacked logo in Black and White

Book of Faith Stacked Logo BW

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Book of Faith Stacked Logo Color

Book of Faith stacked logo in Color

Book of Faith Stacked Logo Color

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Road to Shalom Script

Discover the biblical depth and beauty of the word Shalom.

Road to Shalom Script

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Road to Shalom Supply List

Supply List for Road To Shalom Activities

Road to Shalom Supply List

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Story Matters

This is a great resource to go further with your congregation in understanding scripture.

Story Matters

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Story Matters Promo

Story Matters Promo

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Story Matters Summary

Story Matters Summary

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Below are a list of resources you can download or purchase. For more information about a specific resource, just hover over the icon.

Book of Faith Background

This resources provides background information on the Book of Faith's Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Book of Faith Background

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Book of Faith Council Prop 2007

2007 Churchwide Assembly Proposal

Book of Faith Council Prop 2007

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Give Unto the Lord - A Bible Study About Tithing

Give Unto the Lord - A Bible Study About Tithing

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Dwelling in the Word - FAITHFULNESS

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - FAITHFULNESS

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Dwelling in the Word - FORGIVENESS

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - FORGIVENESS

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Dwelling in the Word - HOPE

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - HOPE

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Dwelling in the Word - LAMENT

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - LAMENT

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Dwelling in the Word - LIGHT

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - LIGHT

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Dwelling in the Word - MISSION

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - MISSION

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Dwelling in the Word - PRAISE

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - PRAISE

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Dwelling in the Word - PRAYER

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - PRAYER

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Dwelling in the Word - PRAYER

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - PRAYER

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Dwelling in the Word - WISDOM

Brief Scripture readings and simple questions around a single theme to guide committee or team devotions.

Dwelling in the Word - WISDOM

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Presiding Bishop Eaton’s 4 Emphases Bible Study - Leaders Guide

Presiding Bishop Eaton’s 4 Emphases Bible Study - Leaders Guide

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Presiding Bishop Eaton’s 4 Emphases Bible Study - Participants Guide

Presiding Bishop Eaton’s 4 Emphases Bible Study - Participants Guide

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Below are links to past presentations in the Hein-Fry Book of Faith Challenge (HFBFC).

HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris - Leader's Guide

"Environmental Stewardship: Reconsidering the Creation Narratives in the 21st Century"

HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris

"Environmental Stewardship: Reconsidering the Creation Narratives in the 21st Century"

HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris

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HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris - Presentation Only

"Environmental Stewardship: Reconsidering the Creation Narratives in the 21st Century"

HFBFC 2021 - Melissa Harris - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines - Leader's Guide

"Hope Remains: A Creation Care Faith Study"

HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines

"Hope Remains: A Creation Care Faith Study"

HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines

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HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines - Presentation Only

"Hope Remains: A Creation Care Faith Study"

HFBFC 2021 - Kaylie Ines - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber - Leader's Guide

"Looking at Today’s World Through the Psalms"

HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber

"Looking at Today’s World Through the Psalms"

HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber

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HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber - Presentation Only

"Looking at Today’s World Through the Psalms"

HFBFC 2021 - Katrina Steingraeber - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi - Leader's Guide

"Return to Baptism, Return to a New Normal"

HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi

"Return to Baptism, Return to a New Normal"

HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi

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HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi - Presentation Only

"Return to Baptism, Return to a New Normal"

HFBFC 2021 - Aneel Trivedi - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2021 - Bios

Presenter Biographies and Project Summaries

HFBFC 2021 - Bios

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HFBFC 2021 - Flyer

HFBFC 2021 - Flyer

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HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy - Leader's Guide

“How Scripture is Weaponized, and What We Can Do About It”

HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy

“How Scripture is Weaponized, and What We Can Do About It”

HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy

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HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy - Presentation Only

“How Scripture is Weaponized, and What We Can Do About It”

HFBFC 2020 - Christopher Shealy - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia - Leader's Guide

“Sharing Our Faith in a Time of Social Distancing”

HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia

“Sharing Our Faith in a Time of Social Distancing”

HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia

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HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia - Presentation Only

“Sharing Our Faith in a Time of Social Distancing”

HFBFC 2020 - Jennifer Garcia - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker - Leader's Guide

“Look for the Women: A Virtual Bible Study in Search of Hope”

HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker

“Look for the Women: A Virtual Bible Study in Search of Hope”

HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker

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HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker - Presentation Only

“Look for the Women: A Virtual Bible Study in Search of Hope”

HFBFC 2020 - Karl Anliker - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl - Leader's Guide

“Biblical Responses to COVID-19: Lament, Bodies, Breath”

HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl - Leader's Guide

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HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl

“Biblical Responses to COVID-19: Lament, Bodies, Breath”

HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl

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HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl - Presentation Only

“Biblical Responses to COVID-19: Lament, Bodies, Breath”

HFBFC 2020 - Taylor Berdahl - Presentation Only

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HFBFC 2018 - The Wounded Reader

Ashton Roberts

HFBFC 2018 - The Wounded Reader

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HFBFC 2018 - Building Relationships With the Word, Other Generations, and Other Churches

Erika Tobin

HFBFC 2018 - Building Relationships With the Word, Other Generations, and Other Churches

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HFBFC 2018 - Faith Friends: Exploring Intergenerational Encounters With the Bible

Kristina Hill

HFBFC 2018 - Faith Friends: Exploring Intergenerational Encounters With the Bible

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HFBFC 2018 - Give Unto the Lord: A Study About Food and Tithing in Deuteronomy 14

Marissa Becklin

HFBFC 2018 - Give Unto the Lord: A Study About Food and Tithing in Deuteronomy 14

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HFBFC 2018 - Scripture, Women, and Justice: A Survey

Melissa Woeppel

HFBFC 2018 - Scripture, Women, and Justice: A Survey

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HFBFC 2018 - Engaging Storytelling: Using Character, Narrative Sequence, and Scene to Experience

Tania Schramm

HFBFC 2018 - Engaging Storytelling: Using Character, Narrative Sequence, and Scene to Experience

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Give Unto the Lord - A Bible Study About Tithing

Give Unto the Lord - A Bible Study About Tithing

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HFBFC 2017 - Galatians: Free in Christ to Live By Faith

Patrick Jenkins (Luther Seminary, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Galatians: Free in Christ to Live By Faith

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HFBFC 2017 - Radical Hospitality: A Quick Study in Flipping Tables and Loving Your Neighbor

Rebekah Swanson (PLTS, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Radical Hospitality: A Quick Study in Flipping Tables and Loving Your Neighbor

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HFBFC 2017 - Context, Community, and Isaiah: A Craft Bible Study

Kyle Symanski (LSTC, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Context, Community, and Isaiah: A Craft Bible Study

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HFBFC 2017 - Labyrinth Learning: Exploring Art, Creativity and Online Study of Scripture

Kristi Grieder (WTS, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Labyrinth Learning: Exploring Art, Creativity and Online Study of Scripture

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HFBFC 2017 Keynote presentation - The 95 Theses As Luther’s Template for Reading Scripture

Dr. Timothy Wengert

HFBFC 2017 Keynote presentation - The 95 Theses As Luther’s Template for Reading Scripture

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HFBFC 2017 - Being Embraced by the Gospel

Allison Johnson (Gettysburg Seminary, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Being Embraced by the Gospel

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HFBFC 2017 - Renewed in Nutrition

Alyssa Mazzei (LTSS, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Renewed in Nutrition

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HFBFC 2017 - The Sixth Day

Daniel Gutman (TLS, student)

HFBFC 2017 - The Sixth Day

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HFBFC 2017 - Dwelling in the Story

Lauren Heywood (LTSP, student)

HFBFC 2017 - Dwelling in the Story

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Hein-Fry Series Welcome - Luther Seminary - Saint Paul, Minn. - April 27-29, 2017

Hein-Fry Series Welcome - Luther Seminary - Saint Paul, Minn. - April 27-29, 2017

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Hein-Fry Series Welcome - Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia - April 20-22, 2017

Hein-Fry Series Welcome - Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia - April 20-22, 2017

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