5 Practices of Spiritual Formation

5 Practices of Spiritual Formation

No. 1

Spiritual Disciplines

We prioritize our personal relationship with God above everything else

No. 1

Spiritual Disciplines

We prioritize our personal relationship with God above everything else

How this nets out

How this nets out

Treating consistent devotions as a non-negotiable and cultivating a regular prayer life

Psalm 1:1-6; Joshua 1:8; John 10:4; Matthew 7:24-27; Hebrews 4:12-13; Ephesians 6:16-18; Matthew 6:5-6

Taking time regularly to reflect and consider how God is speaking to me

Psalm 139:23-24; Psalm 40:6-8; Luke 12:54-56

Stepping back from ministry responsibilities if needed to re-prioritize my relationship with God

Psalm 51:6, 16-17; Luke 10:38-42

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No. 2

Pursuit of Holiness

We guard against moral failure and the encroachment of worldly values

No. 2

Pursuit of Holiness

We guard against moral failure and the encroachment of worldly values

How this nets out

How this nets out

Adopting appropriate guardrails to protect marriage and personal purity

1 Corinthians 6:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:22; Ephesians 5:3; Hebrews 13:4

Exercising restraint with media consumption and “gray area” issues such as alcohol

Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Ephesians 5:8-11; 1 John 2:15-16; 1 Corinthians 10:12

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No. 3

Openness

We are open and honest in our relationships

No. 3

Openness

We are open and honest in our relationships

How this nets out

How this nets out

Sharing my personal difficulties (mental, emotional, physical, etc.) so I can receive support; being honest about my spiritual struggles

Galatians 6:2; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Romans 12:10-15

Speaking the truth in love to build each other up toward spiritual maturity

Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 3:12-13

Being teachable and open to feedback

Acts 20:20, 31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 4:2-4

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No. 4

Evangelism

We sacrifice and labor for the salvation of souls

No. 4

Evangelism

We sacrifice and labor for the salvation of souls

How this nets out

How this nets out

Staying focused on soul-winning and proclaiming the gospel

Mark 1:17; Matthew 28:19-20; Matthew 9:36-38

Moving to new cities to start new evangelistic ministries

Acts 1:8; Acts 11:20

Being a good witness to friends and family, at home and at work

1 Peter 3:15-16

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No. 5

Servanthood

We show up, work hard and do whatever is needed

No. 5

Servanthood

We show up, work hard and do whatever is needed

How this nets out

How this nets out

Being willing to take on whatever task is needed for our common mission

Luke 22:26-27; Philippians 2:3-4

Continuing to uphold the tradition of "all hands on deck" and "rapid mobilization"

Nehemiah 2:18, 4:6; Colossians 3:23-24

Being trained up in a variety of contexts to serve and bless others

Acts 20:34; Luke 10:33-35

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