Faith Is a Verb: Dynamics of Adult Faith Development

by Kenneth Stokes

FAITH IS A VERB vibrantly illustrates that faith should not be static, rigid or inflexible, but rather an emerging and continually developing process. Using the findings of a major research project sponsored by the Religious Education Association, this book is written for those involved in ministry and the helping professions, and for all thoughtful persons seeking a more meaningful spiritual life.

Paperback

First published May 31, 1989

Reviews

[Sonia Hipple · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saved this book in my collection through the years as I remember it being a pivotal resource for me during my “formative” years in college. It reads much differently now, and maybe I am disappointed it does not spark any deep revelations for me as it may have done 15 years ago. However, it could also be that most of its content is discussing spiritual and religious dilemmas that I have already faced and know through personal experience. Most likely, nostalgia put this book on a pedestal for me hence ranking 3 stars instead of 2. It dates itself without the reference to imagining what it would be like in the year 2020.

[Sharon Bromberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting concept.
Stokes tries to preach to all religions but seems to stick in other religions as a way of tossing crumbs.

[Peter · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Catholicism inspired "research" based book about the meaning and ongoing work of faith. There is a lot to learn in this book, but the research methodologies are not well explained and this should be taken lightly as a stepping point for understanding the meaning of faith in any context.

[sendann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this about twelve years ago and still refer back to it and think about it often. Anytime questions of faith, religioun, spirituality, mean religious people, nutbun conservatives, or anything that outspoken athiests like to say comes up. It's excellent.

[Nancy Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful guidlines for the faith stages of adults -- highlighting the health and importance of doubt in the development of faith