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Finding shiny things in the Christian tradition since 2016

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Spiritual Formation

A Philosophy of Discipleship Ministry

Over the years, I have developed a philosophy of ministry when it comes to discipleship. This isn't a ministry plan - it's what I use to create a ministry plan. It encapsulates my understanding of discipleship ministry from Scripture, experience,... Continue Reading →

de Mello on Boredom

Contemplation is a very simple thing, really. To advance in it what you need is not to complicate your techniques but to persevere in simplicity, a thing that most people find very, very hard. Put up with your boredom. Resist... Continue Reading →

Barton on the gift of leadership

The best thing any of us have to bring to leadership is not our preaching, our education, our strategic thinking or our pastoral skills—as important as those are. The best thing we to bring to leadership is our own transforming... Continue Reading →

Laird on Pain versus Suffering

Martin Laird tells how the practice of contemplation led one woman from being a victim of suffering to a witness of pain.

Willard on the Implementation of a Discipleship Program

Willard describes how to implement his curriculum for Christlikeness.

Willard on the Objectives of a Discipleship Program

Dallas Willard sets out the desired objectives for a discipleship program that results in Christlikeness.

Howard on Evangelical Spiritual Practices

Evan Howard describes the spiritual disciplines native to the Evangelical movement.

Rolheiser on Stages of Discipleship

Ronald Rolhesier describes the three phases of discipleship throughout our lives.

Character Competencies

Developing and assessing character is really hard for educators - but it is essential for theological education

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