Cultivating faith across generations requires faithful imagination.
The ways previous generations experienced and expressed faith don't always meet the hopes, questions, and realities of today's young people. Rather than holding tightly to familiar formulas, we believe God continues to invite the Church into fresh expressions of faithful discipleship.
At the Imaginarium, we partner with congregations and communities to imagine new ways of nurturing faith that are deeply rooted in the Gospel and responsive to the world around us. Together, we create spaces where people can encounter God, discover belonging, and grow into lives of joyful, everyday faithfulness.
Our work includes programming and projects that:
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Cultivate a deep love for God and neighbor.
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Help children and young people discover belonging in Christian community.
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Invite curiosity, creativity, and imagination into faith formation.
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Equip congregations to be faithful, hopeful, and engaged in their local communities.
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Encourage practices of everyday discipleship that shape lives over time.
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Create opportunities for young people to lead, serve, and participate in God's work.
Through collaborative learning, practical resources, and strategic partnerships, we help churches and ministry leaders explore new possibilities while remaining grounded in the enduring story of Scripture. Our hope is not simply to create new programs, but to help cultivate spaces where faith is lived with joy, imagination, and love.
The Imaginarium is funded by grants from Lilly Endowment Inc., built by the School of Theology and Ministry, and housed at Indiana Wesleyan University.