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Formation Groups
* "Spiritual formation is a
rather general term referring
to all attempts, means,
instructions, and disciplines
intended towards deepening of
faith and furtherance of
spiritual growth. It includes
educational endeavors as well
as the more intimate and in-depth
process of spiritual direction."
- Gerald G. May
rather general term referring
to all attempts, means,
instructions, and disciplines
intended towards deepening of
faith and furtherance of
spiritual growth. It includes
educational endeavors as well
as the more intimate and in-depth
process of spiritual direction."
- Gerald G. May
Might a spiritual formation* group
be right for you?
- are you hungry for more in your spiritual life?
- do you wonder how you might better hear God's voice?
- do you desire companionship in your spiritual journey?
As our purpose is formation more than information the group sessions are largely experiential. An example of a session might be as follows: begin with time for prayer followed by reflection and sharing on the assigned reading. The leader will facilitate thoughtful reflection more than offer specific information. Reading and written reflection come from a variety of contemporary books, and are often augmented by various readings from spiritual classics.
- Boundaries (Cloud & Townsend)
- Spiritual companionship
- Introduction to Spiritual Formation
- Dallas Willard’s Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ
- Discernment
- David Benner’s trilogy: Surrender to Love, The Gift of Being Yourself, Desiring God’s Will
- The Enneagram
- M. Robert Mulholland’s Shaped By the Word: The power of Scripture in spiritual formation
Commitment
When discerning whether a spiritual formation group is right for you, keep in mind that it is necessary to place a strong priority and commitment on:- attending every session - your presence becomes essential to the group fabric
- completing selected reading (typically 20-35 pages per session) and written reflection
Time
Calendar is determined in advance (after first meeting) based on the schedule of the group members. The following is a typical calendar:Fall group: 3 hours a session, every 3 weeks, Sept.-May
Summer group: 3 hours a session, every other week, June-August
Cost
Fall group: $150, includes materials.Summer group: $70, includes materials
If the cost is prohibitive, please talk with us about an amount or payment plan that best fits your circumstances.
Please contact us for more information or to discuss the availability of spiritual formation groups.
