Spiritual Formation

In our increasingly busy culture, encouraging prayer and spiritual disciplines among church attenders is consistently a challenge for pastors and ministry leaders. This theme includes teaching from wise spiritual directors, including Richard Foster, Henri Nouwen, and Ben Patterson. Articles range from "How to Pray as a Group" to "Where Do You Stand," written to help leaders see ways that spiritual disciplines can influence character and behavior. Also included are practical activities designed to get ministry leaders praying, titled "A Day in Prayer" and "An Hour in Prayer." Table of Contents: Time for God Making room for the eternal. with Richard Foster and Henri Nouwen Guidelines for Effective Prayer 9 principles for including God in church decisions. Wayne Jacobsen Winsome Faith 5 qualities that reflect God's image. Rick Weiner God's Work in Suffering Even in our darkest moments, God is active. Alan Redpath Prime Time for Prayer Breaking out of boredom. Steven D. Mathewson Fighting Spiritual Decay It's critical we speak with-and not about-our heavenly Father. Helmut Thielicke How to Pray As a Group 3 helpful stages. Wayne Jacobsen Where Do You Stand? How to assess your life and work. Norman Shawchuck and Roger Heuser An Hour in Prayer Focus for time in God's presence. Dick Eastman