January 16, 2008
God”s Word, Our Opportunity
A simple weeknight habit—opening the Bible with your children—can shape a child’s spiritual direction for life. Parents don’t need a complex plan; they can begin by reading Scripture together at home.
Articles for tag: Spiritual Formation
December 9, 2007
Creating Environments (Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY)
Southland Christian Church learned that lasting small-group community can’t be programmed. This review traces how leaders applied Joe Myers’s “four spaces” to create invitational environments where life groups formed naturally and endured.
January 21, 2007
Two Examples of Emerging Worship
Dan Kimball says “emerging worship” is more than new styles—it reflects deeper questions about the church itself. See how two congregations are reshaping weekend gatherings around participation, dialogue, and community.
January 17, 2007
A Nagging Concern
Mark A. Taylor reflects on house churches, silent worship, and interactive services—and urges readers to look past comfort to deeper questions about what best forms worship, obedience, and a meaningful witness to postmodern adults.
July 16, 2006
Churches, Change, and Growth (Part 2)
Starbucks has mastered community, consistency, and customization. Kent Fillinger explores what churches can learn about welcoming people, shaping first impressions, and offering accessible pathways for spiritual growth.
June 18, 2006
Five Books About Spiritual Formation
Tony Twist recommends five trusted classics on prayer and spiritual formation—guides to inner renewal, friendship with Jesus, and a deeper peace shaped by Christ.
June 14, 2006
Quantity, Quality, and Presentation
Mark A. Taylor reflects on spiritual formation and asks whether packed church calendars can mask empty souls. Spiritual progress is a process, not a program—moving beyond busyness toward being formed to please God.
July 31, 2005
CHURCH IN THE CITY 1: Pursuing Partnerships in Indianapolis
In a diverse city, “one size does not fit all.” Jeff Krajewski explains how partnerships help urban churches connect resources to real needs, support spiritual formation, and strengthen unity and accountability across congregations.
