Foundations of Spiritual Formation

Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Author: Paul Pettit
Publisher: Kregel Academic
Total Pages: 322
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825495482

This textbook for introductory spiritual formation courses presents the fundamentals and practices of the discipline. This collection includes presentations by several well-known evangelical scholars including Gordon Johnston, Darrell Bock, Richard Averbeck, Klaus Issler, and others.

Foundations of Spiritual Formation

Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Author: Paul Pettit
Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780825434693

This textbook for introductory spiritual formation courses presents the fundamentals and practices of the discipline. This collection includes presentations by several well-known evangelical scholars including Gordon Johnston, Darrell Bock, Richard Averbeck, Klaus Issler, and others.

Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered

Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered
Author: James C. Wilhoit
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493435167

Most books on spiritual formation focus on the individual. But spiritual formation is at the heart of the church's whole purpose for existence. It must be a central task for the church to carry out Christ's mission in the world. This book offers an introduction to spiritual formation set squarely in the local church. The first edition has been well received and widely used as a textbook. The second edition has been updated throughout, incorporates findings from positive psychology, and reflects an Augustinian formation perspective. Foreword by Dallas Willard.

Christian Spiritual Formation

Christian Spiritual Formation
Author: Diane J. Chandler
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830880240

This comprehensive theory and practice of Christian spiritual formation weaves together biblical and theological foundations with interdisciplinary scholarship, real-world examples, personal vignettes, and practical tools to assist readers in becoming whole persons in relationship with God and others.

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation
Author: Peter K. Nelson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2012-01-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830859489

In the believers ongoing battle against sin this book offers a breath of fresh air by setting out biblical foundations and offering practical advice.

Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit
Author: Jeffrey P. Greenman
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830893946

Including essays from 2009 Wheaton Theology Conference keynote speakers Dallas Willard and Gordon Fee as well as contributing essays by noted presenters such as Chris Hall, David Gushee, Linda Cannell, Cherith Fee Nordling and Lawrece Cunningham, this book offers a stimulating exploration of the historical, biblical and theological dimensions of spiritual formation.

Foundations in Spiritual Direction

Foundations in Spiritual Direction
Author: Beverly Lanzetta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-09
Genre: Interfaith worship
ISBN: 9781732343818

Foundations in Spiritual Direction describes spiritual direction and soul guidance across religious traditions. Using text and sacred art, the book includes meditative practices from the world's religions, suggestions for further study and research, and informative definitions of spiritual terminology. Each chapter ends with journal questions.

Discipleship in Community

Discipleship in Community
Author: Mark E. Powell
Publisher: ACU Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1684269539

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples.” So, what exactly are we doing? Western churches face a difficult future marked by numerical decline and evident signs of shrinking cultural influence. But Discipleship in Community wisely asks the church to go back to basics. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does a life of discipleship look like? Trusted scholars Mark Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie invite you to consider how good theology can lead to better, more intentional discipleship. In Discipleship in Community you will learn • how the language of Trinity matters to everyday disciples; • how God’s plan and mission is unfolding and how, as disciples, we can participate in that mission; • how the Bible is more than a book of facts and how it guides us into a relationship with God; • how baptism and the Lord’s Supper allow us to experience God’s saving power; and • how local churches can encourage intentional discipleship.

Living into the Life of Jesus

Living into the Life of Jesus
Author: Klaus Issler
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-03-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830869646

Deriving insights from the life of Jesus in the Gospels, Klaus Issler uncovers the dynamics involved in truly becoming more Christlike. He shows how you can forge much deeper connections with Jesus. The result is a closer alignment between what you want to do as a follower of Jesus, what you actually do and who you are becoming in him.