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The yearning and restlessness of our souls drive us toward God. This hunger and homesickness is the beginning of spiritual formation, according to James C. Wilhoit. In Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered, Wilhoit takes a unique approach to the topic. Whereas most books focus on the individual's spiritual transformation, this one intentionally concentrates on how the local church itself is the seedbed of spiritual growth and how the process is a community effort. This book's short chapters, sidebar material, and concluding prayers fit well with readers' busy lives without sacrificing quality and depth of content.
Publication
Baker Academic (2008), 240 pages
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Media reviews
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
Those active in, or planning to enter into, pastoral ministry, as well as those involved in the pedagogy thereof, will find this book a useful addition to the expanding inventory of works on spiritual formation.
American Theological Inquiry
Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered is another great contribution to both personal and corporate formation. It is an enjoyable and encouraging piece worthy of consideration in any Christian community's practical application.
Library Journal
This book belongs in every seminary, on every clergyperson's shelf, and in any library supporting a community of inquiring Christians.
Publishers Weekly
Clearly written from an evangelical perspective, this cogent and passionate book deserves to have wide appeal.
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LibraryThing member deusvitae
An explication of "Christian Spiritual Formation" (CSF) and what it can do for the church and faith.
The author sets forth the premises of "Christian Spiritual Formation": the importance of receiving, remembering, responding, and relating, and how the practices and disciplines involved in the faith
A bit Reformed at times, but overall a great resource for considering how to cultivate faith and grow disciples. Very highly recommended.
**--galley received as part of early review program
The author sets forth the premises of "Christian Spiritual Formation": the importance of receiving, remembering, responding, and relating, and how the practices and disciplines involved in the faith
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shared collectively can help form and shape Christian faith and witness. Seven practices are discussed which can be fruitful in discipleship.A bit Reformed at times, but overall a great resource for considering how to cultivate faith and grow disciples. Very highly recommended.
**--galley received as part of early review program
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