The role of adults in the faith development of children.

The interview

The key research question


1 Could you talk about the manner in which your faith commitment has developed?
    (What is your story, your spiritual journey, that got you to this point?)

Transition messages to follow the key question


2 Can you think of a pastor or other church leader who has been influential in your growth of faith? (What was that important influence?)
3 What role has the preaching played in your growth of faith?
4 What role has the catechism instruction /Sunday school played in your growth of faith?
5 What role has the young people’s Bible study group / youth group played in your growth of faith?

6 Can you think of a teacher or other person in the school who has made a big difference for you? (What was that important influence?)
7 What kind of teaching or school experience has been helpful to you in the development of your faith?
8 What kind of school experiences have been helpful to you in the development of your faith?

9 Did either your Mom or your Dad have any particular influence that has made a big difference for you?
10 Has anything about their teaching made an important difference?
11 Has anything about their modeling made an important difference?

12 What obstacles have you encountered on your journey?
(Did anything cause you to doubt? Did anything cause you to be unaffected? Did anything cause you to feel unhappy or rebellious?)