Spiritual Practices
What are Spiritual Practices?
“Follow me…” (Jesus of Nazareth)
Our Spiritual Practices team creates environments and experiences so we can help each other be with, think like, and be mistaken for Jesus.
Spiritual practices are intentional habits and relational rhythms that create space to be transformed by the grace of the Holy Spirit into the character of Jesus for the glory of the Father and the love of the world.
Read on to view our upcoming sessions, meetups, and experiences, as well as to learn more about each practice.
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Sessions
Sessionsare practical, interactive teachings where leaders share one spiritual practice from the life of Jesus, the text of Scripture, the history of the church, and the experience of their life.
Sessions are designed for participants aged 11th grade and older.
Meetups
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” (Jeremiah 3:15)
Do you want to meet with a pastor for prayer? Anyone in our church family can always email a pastor to meet for prayer. We also regularly offer seasonal Pastor Prayer Meetups as small, midweek gatherings to create space for anyone to come pray with a pastor.
During our meetups, our pastors will also provide a resource on the practice of Examen, a classical spiritual practice designed to help us process our days with Jesus by noticing God’s presence and work in the ordinary moments of our everyday lives.
Experiences
Experiences are communal environments where people can come together to do a spiritual practice. Experiences include contemplative prayer, prayer hikes, solitude retreats, and Scripture meditation.
A Closer Look at Each Practice
Resources Library
The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in God by Dallas Willard
The Kingdom Life: A Practical Theology of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation by Alan Andrews
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
The Spiritual Disciplines and Christian Ministry by Beverly Vos
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
The Life You Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg
Meet the Team
Dave McKinley
Spiritual Formation Pastor
Matt Sapp
Associate Spiritual Formation Pastor

