PAX

Center for Christian Spiritual Formation

Welcome to PAX!

We are a non-profit seeking to inspire people & churches to experience the transforming love of God, becoming agents of healing & change in their communities & the world.

How Do We Do This?

Our mission is to nurture & train individuals & worshipping communities in sacred listening & soul care, fostering vulnerability, curiosity, & belonging in their relationship with God & one another. Below, you can find the three branches of PAX that offer different types of spaces & trainings depending on who you are & what you are looking for. We also recommend visiting our upcoming program page for a list of which cohorts are currently open for enrollment!

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PAX Rhythm

 

Christian spiritual practices designed to help you create intentional rhythms of spending time with God. These offerings include individual spiritual direction, day retreats, forms of Christian prayer & more. All are welcome to take part in these offerings.

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The PAX Institute is home to the PAX training & specialty programs. These programs are designed around experiential learning & community to nurture you in your own lives of faith & intimacy with God. These pograms include a certificate program in spiritual direction, spiritual formation & in the Enneagram.

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PAX Institute

PAX Partners

 

Where we bring PAX Programs to you!

PAX Partners is a network of churches & Christian organizations that have brought PAX programs to their leadership team & members. These programs help to integrate & bring about a relational culture shift of listening as we seek to love & serve God & our neighbors.

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What would you like to know?

+ What is Spiritual Formation?

Spiritual Formation is the process of God shaping and forming our hearts into the heart of Christ so that we might become like Christ in love and service for the sake of others, to the glory of God.

+ Where do I start?

There are many ways you can get involved with PAX! Our Upcoming Programs page is a great place to see what's ahead or email us through the contact page below and we can answer any questions you might have and help you discern which program feels right for you.

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