Books and Resources
Books and resources on faith, formation, calling, and technology.
These books, essays, teaching themes, and future resources support the Institute's larger work of human formation.
Books by Dr. Jason Owen
These works provide context for Dr. Owen's formation scholarship and the mission of the Human Formation Institute. Sacred Ground stands on its own as a reflection on faith, family, formation, history, hardship, calling, God's providence, and human flourishing.
Called Not Hired
Exploring the theological foundations of vocational calling in modern work.
Spirit-Led Vocation
Understanding divine guidance in career and calling.
Biblical Technology
A theological framework for understanding technology and AI.
Common Ground
Reflections on faith, culture, and community.
Sacred Ground
A reflection on faith, family, history, hardship, and the ways God forms a life across generations.
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Formation Guides
Practical guides for educators, ministry leaders, and institutions navigating AI.
Courses and Assessments
Future learning experiences and tools supporting human-centered AI formation.
Certification and Licensing
Future institutional pathways for deeper implementation of formation-oriented AI resources.
For institutions, books and resources are best understood as support for the larger formation conversation. To bring formation work into an organization, begin with the workshop inquiry.
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