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. Discussion questions are included.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
208 pages
Publication:
2015
Publisher:
Baker Academic
Edition:
Language:
ISBN10:
080104989X
ISBN13:
9780801049897
kindle Asin:
B00XNJGOQY
Spiritual Companioning: A Guide to Protestant Theology and Practice
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. Discussion questions are included.