Spiritual formation : a Wesleyan paradigm / Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leclerc, Diane, 1963-

Maddix, Mark A., 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spiritual formation--Holiness churches.

Spiritual formation.

Spiritual formation--Wesleyan Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There is an increased interest in spirituality in our world today. People have a deep hunger and thirst for the transcendent. In Spiritual Formation, Mark Maddix and Diane LeClerc, along with their cowriters, approach Christian spiritual formation from a Wesleyan perspective. Their goal is clear--to help faithful disciples grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. The writers explain that spiritual formation is about the transformation of people into, what C. S. Lewis calls, "little Christs." Central to this book's message is the understanding that people grow in Christlikeness by participating in the means of grace--Scripture reading, the sacraments, and other spiritual disciplines. Guidance in matters such as self-care, spiritual direction, and mentoring are included, along with practical guidelines for adolescents, families, and college students.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents""; ""1. Living the Life: Spiritual Formation Defined ""; ""2. Knowing the Scriptures: How to Study the Bible as a Spiritual Practice""; ""3. Eating the Word: How to Read the Bible as Food for the Soul""; ""4. Following the Example: Using the Psalms for Spiritual Formation""; ""5. Being Whole: Holiness and Sanctification as a Wesleyan Paradigm for Spiritual Formation""; ""6. Attaining Perfection: Love for God and Neighbor""; ""7. Finding the Means to the End: Christian Discipleship and Formation Practices""

""8. Building the Body: The Church as a Means of Grace""""9. Worshipping as Created: God�s Gift of Communal Worship and the Sacraments""; ""10. Making Time Stand Strong: Spiritual Formation Day by Day""; ""11. Breathing Faith: Christian Prayer and Contemplation""; ""12. Recognizing Our Limitations: The Wisdom of Self-Care""; ""13. Hearing Between the Lines: The Practice of Listening for God""; ""14. Dialoguing as Transformation: Formation Through Encounters with “The Other�""; ""15. Walking the Journey Together: Spiritual Direction and Mentoring""

""16. Crossing the Boundaries: Spiritual Formation and Cross-Cultural Ministry""""17. Displaying Genuine Compassion: Spiritually Transforming the World""; ""18. Laying the Foundation: Spiritually Forming Families""; ""19. Developing True Faith: Spiritually Forming Adolescents""; ""20. Integrating Christlike Character: Spiritually Forming College Students""; ""Notes""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-8341-2784-9