{"product_id":"foundations-of-spiritual-formation-a-community-approach-to-becoming-like-christ-paperback","title":"Foundations of Spiritual Formation: A Community Approach to Becoming Like Christ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Pettit\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Spiritual Formation\u003c\/i\u003e takes a unique approach to its subject, arguing that we become like Christ in the context of authentic, Christian community. Without undermining individual Bible study, private prayer, and meditation, the authors emphasize these pursuits for the purpose of both personal and community enrichment-that the whole body, as well as the individual, may be built up. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Part 1 lays the groundwork of spiritual formation.\u003cb\u003e Jonathan Morrow\u003c\/b\u003e develops a distinctively evangelical theology, while \u003cb\u003eRichard Averbeck \u003c\/b\u003ewrites about worship. Then \u003cb\u003eGordon Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDarrell Bock\u003c\/b\u003e delve into the text of Scripture, grounding the pursuit of spiritual formation in revealed truth. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Part 2 focuses on functional aspects of spiritual formation. \u003cb\u003eKlaus Issler\u003c\/b\u003e emphasizes the importance of the heart in spiritual formation, while \u003cb\u003eReid Kisling\u003c\/b\u003e illustrates the vital connection between character development and spiritual formation. \u003cb\u003eBill Miller\u003c\/b\u003e explores love's role as the motivation for spiritual formation. \u003cb\u003e Andrew Seidel\u003c\/b\u003e examines servant leadership, and \u003cb\u003eGeorge Hillman\u003c\/b\u003e extends the discussion to include the significance of calling. \u003cb\u003eGail Seidel\u003c\/b\u003e discusses personal narrative as a catalyst for spiritual formation, and in closing, \u003cb\u003eHarry Shields\u003c\/b\u003e advocates the public preaching of the Word as a tool for spiritual formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoundations of Spiritual Formation takes a unique approach to its subject, arguing that we become like Christ in the context of authentic, Christian community. Without undermining individual Bible study, private prayer, and meditation, the authors emphasize these pursuits for the purpose of both personal and community enrichment-that the whole body, as well as the individual, may be built up. Part 1 lays the foundations of spiritual formation. Jonathan Morrow develops a distinctively evangelical theology, while Richard Averbeck writes about worship. Then Gordon Johnston and Darrell Bock delve into the text of Scripture, grounding the pursuit of spiritual formation in revealed truth. Part 2 focuses on functional aspects of spiritual formation. Klaus Issler emphasizes the importance of the heart in spiritual formation, while Reid Kisling illustrates the vital connection between character development and spiritual formation. Bill Miller explores love's role as the motivation for spiritual formation. Andrew Seidel examines servant leadership, and George Hillman extends the discussion to include the significance of calling. Gail Seidel discusses personal narrative as a catalyst for spiritual formation, and in closing, Harry Shields advocates the public preaching of the Word as a tool for spiritual formation. Paul Pettit (D.Min) is director of the spiritual formation program at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of Congratulations, You're Gonna Be a Dad; Congratulations, You've Got Tweens; and Dynamic Dads. Religion \/ Christian Life \/ Spiritual Growth Kregel A \u0026amp; P Logo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757924352288,"sku":"9780825434693","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fb3fea5c1aa6969a243d6d116a3cd000.webp?v=1780114703","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/foundations-of-spiritual-formation-a-community-approach-to-becoming-like-christ-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}