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Who is your favorite gospel writer - and why? Marshall Jolly and Deon K. Johnson answer this question - and more - in this Q&A for our newest Advent devotional. https://forwardmovement.org/2026/09/advent-author-qa-marshall-jolly-and-deon-johnson/

Join Forward Movement and inspiring church leaders for the Renewing Discipleship Conference, January 12-14, 2027 in Houston, Texas!

We’ve just announced the first round of presenters, with many more to come! See the presenters, as well as a working schedule and travel details, at forwardmovement.org/renewingdiscipleship.

Hear from Fr. Robert Hendrickson, Chief of Discipleship Initiatives at Forward Movement, in our new video course, Sharing Our Stories.

Learn more and access the videos here: https://discipleship.forwardmovement.org/resources/

TODAY at 12pm ET! Join us for a resource roundup to prepare for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

Register here: https://ow.ly/VmBm50ZLwa1

"I don’t know about you, but I need this prayer. I often get anxious about earthly things." Scott Gunn finds strength in this Sunday's collect - and in the peace and power of God - in this week's Forward Today.

Advent marks a new year in the liturgical calendar - which means a new cycle of Sunday readings is about to begin. This Advent, we enter Year B of the lectionary, which highlights the Gospel of Mark.

Here are some resources to further inspire your prayer and study this lectionary year: https://ow.ly/hSiV50ZLExi

Announcing two new beautiful collections of prayer: Prayers for One Another and Prayers for Courage on the Way.

Indexed by topic, these books can be used to deepen personal devotion or for guiding others in worship. Like their predecessors, both new volumes fit easily in a purse or pocket. Each book is bound with a faux leather cover, gold edges, and ribbon - making it a beautiful gift.

Learn more about each book here: https://ow.ly/LkCR50ZM3ci

Hear from Fr. Andrew Stravitz, an Episcopal priest and marriage and family therapist, in our new video course, Sharing Our Stories.

Learn more and access the videos here: https://discipleship.forwardmovement.org/resources/

You are invited to a liturgical season resource roundup. Taylor Devine, Church Relations Coordinator for Discipleship Initiatives at Forward Movement, and Margaret Ellsworth, Forward Movement’s Content Marketing Manager, will host a 45-minute webinar to share seasonal resources from Forward Movement and other organizations to support your Advent, Christmas and Epiphany program planning, personal devotions, and Christmas gift gathering. Discipleship in Advent and Christmas is familiar in our broader culture - let’s prepare together to share discipleship resources afresh this season. Join us with questions - there will be wisdom in the chat!

Register here: https://ow.ly/VmBm50ZLwa1

"I hear regularly from church leaders that they want their church to be more vibrant to change lives and to meet the needs of the world, but they’re not sure where to begin." Does this describe you? Then our upcoming Renewing Discipleship conference is for you! Learn more about the conference from Scott Gunn in this week's Forward Today.

https://forwardmovement.org/2026/09/forward-today-gathering-to-learn-together/