Spiritual Formation Ministry

If we begin by looking at each word in the phrase “Spiritual Formation” its true meaning becomes very clear.

“Spirit” is translated from pneuma meaning breath, wind, spirit, soul. It is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. “The body without the SPIRIT is dead” (James 2:26). The origin of “spirit” (to breathe) reminds us that spirituality is not an optional extra for the very religious. It is at the very core of what it means to be human.

“Form” is translated from morphoo meaning to mold, to sculpt, to build as God works to shape our inner lives. “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you” (Gal 4:19).

Spiritual formation is not an event, a retreat, a book or a class. It is a life-long process of internal change that takes place in solitude, community and service. It is God’s work but requires my participation.

Podcast – What is Spiritual Formation?

Spiritual Direction

What Is Spiritual Direction? Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice to help Christians better understand their own spiritual story and to enter more fully into the story God is unfolding before them. It is offered as a one-to-one relationship in which a trained Spiritual Director assists another person in their search for an ever-closer connection with God. While counseling primarily deals with the past and life coaching with the future, spiritual direction centers on the present moment with God. What…

Glenn Eyrie Retreats

All the lessons learned by those who invest a year in the Spiritual Journey have one thing in common — relationships. And this should not surprise us. God invented relationships! And Jesus himself said the two most important commands highlight and support two primary relationships — “Love God … Love your neighbor” (Mark 12:30-31). Building upon these two relationships, those who have completed the Spiritual Journey will have the opportunity to attend yearly retreats at Glen Eyrie, Colorado, for concentrated experiences of…

A Spiritual Journey

In February of each year the heart of the Spiritual Formation Ministry begins. It is quiet and mostly unseen, but 45-50 Christians make a commitment to themselves, to each other and to God for a one year pilgrimage of faith. These 6-8 Spiritual Journey Groups each contain 5-6 Christians who agree to meet each week in the very early morning or at mid-day for 1.5 hours with Spiritual Formation Minister Bob Chisholm. They meet to discuss the inner life theme…