Filipino American Formation Group

Description

Join Fuller’s Filipino American Ministry Initiative for a 9-week guided reflection on Filipino American studies and spirituality. This formation group is facilitated by FAMI Director of Formation, Dr. Eleanor Baylon (PsyD) and FAMI Fellow, Denise Peñacerrada Kruse. The group will meet virtually for 75 minutes every week starting September 25 to November 20, 2024.

 

Objectives:

• Help members reflect on how their narratives have been shaped by God; Filipino and Filipino American history, culture, family, identity, etc.
• Raise members’ awareness of how colonial mentality may impact their daily lives (e.g., thoughts, emotions, behaviors)
• Build community and support with Filipino American participants and ministers around the U.S. and throughout the diaspora
• Gain knowledge and skills to counteract colonial mentality (i.e., to decolonize) through guided reflection on Filipino American studies, thought logs, spiritual practices, and peer empowerment through storytelling