And so, Spiritual Formation is the process of diving into our lived experience of God & our relationship with Him & all the joys, struggles, & questions that come with it. As we grow deeper in relationship with God, we begin the process of allowing God to shape & form our hearts into the heart of Christ. In doing so, we become “contemplatives in action” so that we might become like Christ in love & service for the sake of others, to the glory of God.

Spiritual Formation is about growing deeper in knowledge of self & knowledge of God as we become more aware of how we are each uniquely made in God’s image.

The ministry of spiritual formation offers spiritual practices, both individually & communally, that help us to participate in & connect with God’s transforming work of love within us; practices that shape & support a way of life lived by faith. These practices invite us to be intentional about making space in our lives to notice & respond to God’s active & loving presence. Our choice of spiritual practices during the different seasons of our lives, becomes the rhythm that supports our relationship with God & our experiences toward wholeness & growth in the character & life of Jesus Christ.

Some Guiding Principles of Christian Spiritual Formation 

• It is intentional in the practice of the classical spiritual disciplines that help us to cooperate & connect with God’s transforming work of love within us.

• It requires & enlightens both knowledge of self & knowledge of God.

• It is communal reflecting the Trinity as we journey together into a deeper relationship with God & one another.

• It is immersed in the life, teaching, & ministry of Jesus Christ.

• It is grounded in the cross & resurrection, bringing our sin & brokenness into the light of God’s transforming love & healing.

• It comes from grace & it is by grace that we are being transformed into Christlikeness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

• It invites us to embody our faith.

If you are curious about what it looks like to dive deeper into spiritual formation & your relationship with God, check out our well-loved Transformational Listening 1: Soul Care Companions cohort program!