Resources
This list of recommended resources is intended to provided other voices of wisdom, insight, and expertise is the areas of spiritual formation and following Jesus that is beneficial for pastors and ministry leaders.
Practicing The Way
John Mark Comer
“We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to be his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.”
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Excerpt taken from back cover synopsis
Don't Give The Enemy a Seat At Your Table
Louie Giglio
“The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy. . . . It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win!”
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Rest & War
Ben Stuart
“You don’t have to live in this world long before discovering that the pursuit of intimacy with God occurs within the context of adversity. It is a fight. Yet it is a fight in which our King has won the decisive victory! You have been set free…into a raging battle!
But there’s good news: your struggles do not mean you’re doomed, rather they’re actually a sure sign that you are alive. Now you must learn to struggle well, for Jesus did not free you from the fight, he freed you for the fight.”
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Excerpt taken from back cover synopsis
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
John Mark Comer
“Within the pages of this book, you’ll find a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.”
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Soul Keeping
John Ortberg
"In an age of materialism and consumerism where many people try to buy their way to happiness, many souls are starved and unhealthy, unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. We've neglected this eternal part of ourselves, focusing instead on the temporal concerns of the world--and not without consequence.
Including reflections from his decades-long relationship with his friend and mentor Dallas Willard, Ortberg presents another classic that will help you discover your soul--the most important connection to God there is--and find your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true divine depth."
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Excerpt taken from back cover synopsis
Spiritual Companioning
Angela Reed, Marcus Smucker, Richard Osmer
"Among the smiling faces in church on Sunday mornings are those who long for deeper, more genuine relationships within their local congregations--active, intentional relationships that nurture the soul and encourage personal encounters with God. Drawing on decades of experience in spiritual direction, congregational ministry, and seminary teaching, this book offers a clear and rich introduction to the theology and practice of spiritual companioning in the Protestant tradition. The authors explore the topic in a biblically based and historically informed manner and give practical help for cultivating spiritual relationships in congregations and beyond, using stories throughout to illustrate key ideas."
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Excerpt taken from back cover synopsis
