Participants may select six electives. Roundtables are break-out groups of approximately twelve people that allow participants to reflect more significantly on information presented during the plenary lectures. Led by the pastoral staff of the forum, roundtable groups help participants make connections between what they are hearing in lectures and seminars and the ministry they are engaged in at home. Evensong is a brief worship service to mark the close of the day and to compose the mind and renew the spirit for the coming day. Many serve on the faculty of a seminary and their fields include biblical studies, Christian education, homiletics, and theology.
Faculty members lead the elective courses at the forum .
Forum faculty include scholars, pastors, and representatives of youth-serving agencies. Optional Interest Groups provide opportunities for networking or exploring special interests.