Resources
for Leaders and Members
of Christian Congregations
Christian
spirituality
This site defines Christian spirituality
as the ways by which a community or individual becomes more acutely
aware of God’s presence, desires it as a way of life, and
intentionally develops patterns that encourage faithful living in
the world as the Body of Christ.
congregational
life
The Christian church’s core is the Holy Spirit’s
presence and the patterns of life that draw the church
and its members into deeper relationships with God. It
is out of that core that the church learns and practices
community, hospitality, and mission to the world. That
core is the spiritual life of the congregation.
spiritual
leadership
For those in leadership in the congregation. What does
it mean to be a spiritual leader of a congregation, and
how can laity and clergy attend to this responsibility?
spiritual
practices
Intentional patterns that deepens relationships
with God, both as individuals and as a community
resources
Retreat centers, spiritual direction, and other
resources
selected
bibliography
Bibliographies, magazines and journals, and other websites to explore
why
the tree? and author
The tree is the author's primary image for the
wholeness of the spiritual life. This website is being developed
for the benefit of all congregational leaders
and
members.
It
is
a labor of love.