Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501)

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1 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Charlotte Course Syllabus Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501) Dr. Steven Klipowicz, Professor 2014 Class Dates June July Aug. 8-9 Friday: 6:30 9:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday: 6:30 9:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday: 6:30 9:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Contact Information Professor of Record Dr. Steve Klipowicz (phone) (fax) Course Description: Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501) is a foundational course in the Division of Practical Theology that explores the processes and goals of spiritual formation in the life of the Christian minister, counselor or leader from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including personal, biblical, theological, psychological, and historical perspectives. The student is introduced to the historic disciplines and practices of the Christian faith that promote intimacy with God and Christ-likeness in character with the goal of fostering ongoing personal vitality essential to ministry and the ability to facilitate spiritual renewal and consistent discipleship in others. Relationship to Curriculum: Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF 501) serves as an appropriate substitute for Dynamics of Spiritual Life (MC/CH 591) in all degree programs. This course can also serve as a ministry option in the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program. Students in the counseling program should arrange with the professor to develop a bibliography and projects that will correspond with the counseling degree. 1

2 Web-Enhanced Features This course will be utilizing various Internet based learning approaches found on the SAKAI web portal that will be made available to students by the first class weekend. This will include student blogs, discussion boards, online office hours, and other elements of educational support. It will be expected that all students have Internet access. Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to develop a foundation for personal spiritual development in the student as a Christian leader in pastoral ministry or other callings. Adequate completion of assignments, projects, readings, and class activities should enable the student to demonstrate the following as objectives: Students will develop a personal philosophy of Christian spirituality and faith development that provides a solid biblical and theological rationale for the nature of spiritual life and growth and explains required factors for the cultivation of an intimate relationship with God and Christ-like character in community. This philosophy will aptly be anchored within the context of each student s own faith tradition and community. The student will be able to recount the major streams and spiritualities fostered within the Christian tradition, comparing and contrasting key features. Students will articulate how their personality influences spiritual orientation and the process of spiritual and character formation. Students will learn to review and exegete their life narratives reflectively as a journey of faith and interpret life events in light of God s sovereign purposes for spiritual formation and vocation. Students will be able to identify, articulate, and personally incorporate key Christian practices and disciplines of the spiritual life in a personal rule of life. Students will be able to identify both the primary and secondary elements of spiritual renewal and apply these factors to personal and congregational formation. Students will be able to provide a framework for the understanding and practice of spiritual mentoring and friendship. Students will comprehend the diverse workings of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian and how to facilitate the Spirit s power and presence in the work of ministry. 2

3 Attendance: Students are required to attend all sessions of the course. Unexcused absenteeism will result in a loss of grade points. If for reason of illness or family death or emergency, please contact Dr. Klipowicz regarding these events to determine appropriate make-up activities. For additional information concerning attendance, consult the Student Handbook requirements and guidelines. Required Personality Testing All Master of Divinity students should have completed at the onset of seminary the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Students should bring copies of this test score to class on July Students who have not taken this inventory should contact Dr. Klipowicz soon enough to set up a time to take it and have it scored before the second class period. There will be a charge of $20 to take the test. Students who have completed the MBTI in other contexts should familiarize themselves with their type profiles before the second class. MC 501 Required Readings: The following books are required reading for the class. They should be read in their entirety unless otherwise noted: Benner, David, Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-10: X Calhoun, Adele, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, (This is a resource book and is not to be completely read) ISBN- 10: Chan, Simon, Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-13: Lovelace, Richard, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-13: Macchia, Stephen A. Crafting a Rule of Life. Downers Grove: IVP, ISBN Mulholland, M. Robert, Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-10: ; Nouwen, Henri, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. New York: Doubleday, ISBN- 10:

4 Tripp, Paul and Lane, Timothy, How People Change. Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, SBN 13: A signed statement indicating the amount of reading completed in terms of pages or hours (see below) must be submitted at the conclusion of the course. Course Requirements Achievements of this course objectives will be measured through a variety of assignments and activities as described below. The successful completion of these activities will require student will spend approximately 135 hours (required Federal government guidelines) devoted to coursework, both in and out of class. The following chart indicates how these hours are distributed across the various course requirements. Descriptions of the assignments are listed below. Course Assignments Course Readings Class Time Personal Narrative Spiritual Assessment Comparative Spirituality Credo Total Expected Time Commitment (hrs.) 45 hrs. 30 hrs. 10 hrs. 20 hrs. 20 hrs. 10 hrs. 135 hrs. Student s Actual Time on Task Students should keep a record of time spent on each course-related task, and will submit a final report, as above, with their actual hours spent on each task listed in the last column of the table. Class Assignments: Grading for this course will be based upon the following assignments. Students will complete the following projects and exercises and submit them by the identified due date. Grades will be determined by the extent and quality of the work completed. Additional explanations of each project will be provided during the first class session. Assignment #1: My Spiritual Journey Narrative (Due 1st weekend) A person s current sense of personal, spiritual, and ministerial identity is a product of one s journey or story. To truly understand yourself, you need to tell your story and tell it often! Moreover, your story helps you understand and more deeply appreciate how God has in a sovereign manner demonstrated his grace, mercy, providence and provision for you. It also reveals how God used events to develop specific spiritual capacities in you 4

5 such as an increased ability to pray, care for others, or patiently trust God. This assignment provides the opportunity for you to review your life history in terms of creating a spiritual narrative or autobiography. Your story should provide a view of your relationship to God and His people from your earliest memories to the present. Your narrative text should be at least 8 pages long (double spaced). Your narrative should identify the following points of your life: Heritage: What geographical, ethnic, family features, or history influenced your journey with God? Acts and Scenes: How can you divide your life in turns of phases and seasons with God? Cast of Characters: What relationships played a key role in influencing you for or against God? Mountain Tops: What times or experiences made you feel closest to God and why? Turning Points: What incidences were pivotal in your story with God? Crucibles: At which points of your story did you find yourself suffering? How did this suffering influence your relationship with God? Your understanding of yourself? This assignment should be completed and brought to class on the first weekend of class (June 8). It will be worth a maximum of 50 points and will be assessed according to the following criteria: Quality and clarity of writing Ability to analyze events of life from a spiritual and theological perspective identifying key formative influences in your personal formation Assignment #2: Personal Spiritual Assessment: Using the format suggested by Adele Calhoun (p ), conduct a Spiritual Growth assessment on the 7 areas of your spiritual life. Meet three times with someone you spiritually respect to serve as a spiritual advisor to discuss your assessment. During your first meeting with the advisor discuss your assessment. Based upon your conversation, choose three specific spiritual exercises or disciplines to further your growth in each area. Over a six week period during the summer, focus on one discipline every two weeks. Create a personal blog on the SAKAI website to act as a spiritual growth journal in which you daily reflect upon your spiritual experiences with the three practices. You should explain why you chose each discipline and provide a regular reflection on your experience with the chosen discipline. You should submit at a minimum 20 blog entries. A final written report of 5-6 pages should be submitted by August 31, The report will include the following: 5

6 A summary of your spiritual assessment on the Seven Areas in Calhoun (1 page) A summary of your discussions with your spiritual mentor or advisor (1 page) An evaluation of the spiritual disciplines/practices you chose in terms of their influence upon your life (2 pages) in light of your personality preferences (Mulholland, Invitation to a Journey) A one page Rule of Life for the coming school year developed as a result of your spiritual practices and spiritual conversations (1-2 pages). Guidelines for the Rule of Life are presented in the required textbook by Stephen Macchia and will be discussed in the second class weekend. The assignment will be worth up to 100 points based upon your ability to complete all elements of the assignment, the extent and depth of your Blog reflections on your spiritual journey this summer using specific disciplines, and the ability to develop a sustainable Rule of Life for the next year. Project is due on August 31, Assignment #3: Comparative Spirituality Paper: For this assignment, you will work in teams of 4-5 students. Choose from the following list, one approach, tradition or school of Christian Spirituality for each member in the group to research. One of the schools must be the Desert Fathers. Each group member will be responsible to research a type of spirituality and develop a 3-4 page summary. The summary should include the following: A short historical sketch of the tradition of spirituality. A description of the approach using Simon Chan s theological principles (p ) Every member should share the written summary with the rest of the work group. After all the reports are distributed and read, the group should meet for a working session. This joint session can be a live meeting or can be conducted online or in a phone conference. The joint session should include the following: 1. A verbal report from each member of his or her research findings. 2. A discussion between team members analyzing these traditions by comparing and contrasting the various schools or approaches to spirituality 3. An evaluation of each approach in terms of its ability to sustain primary and secondary aspects of spiritual renewal (Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life) in contemporary North American church culture. As an outcome of this group research and deliberation, the following will be required from each group: 1. A page report summarizing your group s research, analysis, and evaluation. This should include a brief survey of the traditions and perspectives from Chan and Lovelace. This will be due on August 31, One report per group. 2. Posting online (SAKAI site) a three page executive summary 3. Preparing a group presentation for the final class weekend (25-30 minutes) 6

7 This project will be worth up to 100 points per group member. It will be awarded based upon the quality of the group s research, its ability to critically analyze and evaluate each tradition or approach according to the frameworks required, and the ability to present the results in cogent writing and a clear class presentation. Schools or Approaches to Spirituality Desert Fathers (required) Benedictine Monastic Spirituality Jesuit Spirituality (Ignatian) Classic Pentecostalism Deeper Life (Keswick and Miles Stanford s Green Letters) Word of Faith teachings (Kenyon, Hagin, and Copeland) Wesleyan Formation Para-church (Campus Crusade or Navigators) Greek Orthodox Spirituality Quakerism English Spirituality (Anglican) Puritanism Reformed (American) Spirituality Emerging Contemplative Movement Others (Please have approval from Dr. Klipowicz) Assignment #4: Philosophy of Spiritual Formation Credo: Using Lovelace, Chan, Calhoun, Edwards and the other readings and lectures of the class, develop a Philosophy of Spiritual Formation Credo. This statement should summarize in a concise form your philosophy of spiritual vitality and formation in terms of what is spiritual intimacy and vitality, how is it fostered or diminished, and how can it be discerned or evaluated. This statement should be 4-5 pages long and should include both individual and corporate dimensions of spiritual formation. This project will be worth up to 50 points depending upon the quality of your Credo and the insightfulness and sustainability of the suggestions for personal and congregational formation and renewal. The Credo should evidence awareness of course readings and lecture materials using these resources for support of the positions reflected in the Credo. The project will be due August 31, All work for this course will be due no later than August 31, Any extensions beyond this date must be determined and approved by the Registrar who will consult with the professor. 7

8 Grading: Grades for the course will be determined by performance on the above exercises and projects. Students can achieve a total of 300 points from courses assignments with the following grade scale and assignment weighting: Scoring Scale points A-/A points B-/B points C-/C points D-/D+ Completion of all course readings is worth 20 points. This has already been factored into the grade. For example, completion of 50% of the reading will result in a loss of 10 points. All assignments are expected to be written on the level of graduate education. Incorrect grammar, spelling mistakes, and other indications of poor writing will result in the loss of grade points. Make sure you proof read your work before submitting it. Course Schedule: Weekend Module One: Understanding Your Spiritual Life (June ) June 20: 6:30 9:30 p.m. Orientation to Class and Assignments The Spiritual Heart of Ministry June 21: 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Calling and Vocation The Christian Practice of Formation Developing a Theology of Spiritual Life We are His Workmanship: Exegetes of the Journey Student Assignments (to be completed prior to class on June 20): Assignment One: My Spiritual Journey Narrative is due this weekend. Read thoughtfully: 8

9 Chan: Chapters 1-5 Lovelace: Part one (p ) Nouwen: Entire Book Mulholland Entire Book Weekend Module Two: Fostering Your Spiritual Life (July 18-19) Formation and Transformation Personality and Preference Attachment Theory and Spiritual Development Disciplines and Practices Developing a Rule of Life Developmental Spiritual Relationships Student Assignments (to be completed prior to class on July 18-19): Read thoughtfully: Brenner: Chapter 1-7 Chan: Chapters 6-10 Tripp & Lane Entire Book Weekend Module Three: Sharing Your Spiritual Life (August 8-9) The Dynamics of Ministry Intercession Spiritual gifts The Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit Spiritual Warfare Class presentations Student Assignments (to be completed prior to class on August 8-9): Read thoughtfully: Lovelace: Rest of Book Chan: Chapters General Bibliography A Kempis, Thomas. The Imitation of Christ. Collegeville, MN: Vintage Spiritual Classics, Beale, G.K. We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press,

10 Beasley-Topliffe, Keith (ed.). The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, Bernard of Clairvaux. The Steps of Humility and Pride. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, Boa, Kenneth. Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. New York, NY: Touchstone, Chan, Simon. Liturgical Theology: The church as Worshiping Community. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Chan, Simon. Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Cranmer, Thomas. Book of Common Prayer (1979). Oxford: OUP, Hernandez, Wil. Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection. New York/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, Johnson, Eric L. Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychological Proposal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, McGrath, Alister. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, Nouwen, Henri. In the Name of Jesus: Reflection on Christian Leadership. New York, NY: Crossroads, Peterson, Eugene. Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans, Peterson, Eugene. Take and Read Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans, Rice, Howard L. Reformed Spirtualality: An Introduction for Believers. Louisville, KY: Westministy/John Knox, Sheldrake, Philip (ed.). The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Philadelphia, PA: Westminster John Knox Press,

11 Historical Edwards, Jonathan. A Jonathan Edwards Reader. Edited by Minkema, Kenneth; Smith, John; Stout, Harry. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, Edwards, Jonathan. The Religious Affections. Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, Foster, Richard, Griffin, Emilie, (eds.). Spiritual Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Foster, Richard. Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith. San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins, Holt, Bradley P. Thirsty for Gold: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, Thornton, Martin. English Spirituality: An Outline of Ascetical theology According to the English Pastoral Tradition. Cambridge, MA: Cowley Publications, Word Casey, Michael. Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. Liguori, MO: Liguori/Triumph, Chrysostom, St. John. Spiritual Gems from the Book of Psalms. Brookline, MA: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, Fee, Gordon. Listening to the Spirit in the Text. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Foster, Richard (ed.). The Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Lewis, C.S. Reflections on the Psalms. Fort Washington, PA: Harvest Books, Longman, Tremper. Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Pennington, Basil. An Invitation to Centering Prayer: Including an Introduction to Lectio Divina. Liguori, MO: Liguori/Triumph, Pennington, Basil. Lectio Divina. New York, NY: Crossroad Press,

12 Prayer Brother Lawrence. The Practice Of the Presence of God. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Foster, Richard. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFransico, Howard, Evan B. Praying the Scriptures: A Field Guide for Your Spiritual Journey. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Julian of Norwich. Revelations of Divine Love. New York, NY: Penguin, Merton, Thomas. A Book of Hours. Edited by Kathleen Deignan. Notre Dame, IL: Sorin Books, Merton, Thomas. Contemplative Prayer. New York, NY: Image, Miller, Calvin. The Path of Celtic Prayer: An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Murray, Andrew. With Christ in the School of Prayer. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, Newell, J. Philip. Celtic Prayers from Iona. New Jersey: Paulist Press, Piper, John. A Hungering for God: Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, St. Ignatious of Loyola. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Translated by Father Elder Mullan. New York, NY: Cosimo Classics, St. John of the Cross. The Dark Night of the Soul. New York, NY: Image, 1990 [1619]. Sire, James W. Learning to Pray Through the Psalms. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Unknown. The Cloud of Unknowing & The Book of Privy Counseling. Edited by William Johnston. New York, NY: Doubleday, Willard, Dallas. Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship With God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Reflection 12

13 Benner, David G. Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Calhoun, Adele Ahlberg. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, De Caussade, Jean-Pierre. The Sacrament of the Present Moment. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1989 [1966]. Demerest, Bruce. Satisfy Your Soul: Restoring the Heart of Christian Spirituality. Colorado Springs: NavPress, Ford, Leighton. The Attentive Life: Discerning God s Presence in All Things. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Foster, Richard. Devotional Classics. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Foster, Richard. Spiritual Classics. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Houston, James M. Joyful Exiles: Life in Christ on the Dangerous Edge of Things. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Issler, Klaus. Wasting Time With God: A Christian Spirituality of Friendship With God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Laniak, Timothy S. While Shephers Watch Their Flocks: Reflection on Biblical Leadership. Charlotte, NC: ShepherdLeader Publishers, Lovelace, Richard. Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Macchia, Stephen A. Becoming a Healthy Disciple: 10 Traits of a Vital Christian. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Mulholland, M. Robert. Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Mulholland, M. Robert. The Deeper Journey: The Spirituality of Discovering Your True Self. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Nouwen, Henri. Out of Solitude. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, Nouwen, Henri. Return of the Prodigal Son. New York, NY: Image,

14 Nouwen, Henri. The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Peterson, Eugene. Subversive Spirituality. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Peterson, Eugene. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans, Piper, John. Desiring God: Meditations Of A Christian Hedonist. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, St. Augustine. The Confessions. Oxford: OUP, Smith, Stephen W. Embracing Soul Care: Making Space for What Matters Most. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, Tozer, A. W. The Knowledge of the Holy. San Francisco, CA. HarperSanFrancisco, Whitney, Donald. Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Wicks, Robert J. Availability: The Spiritual Joy of Helping Others. New York, NY: Crossroad, Wicks, Robert J. Touching the Holy: Ordinariness, Self-Esteem, and Friendship. Notre Dame, ID: Ave Maria Press, Willard, Dallas. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Willard, Dallas. The Spirit of the Disciplines. San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins, Reflection: Spiritual Direction and Disciple-Building Anderson, Keith R., Reese, Randy D. Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bakke, Jeannette. Holy Invitations: Exploring Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Barry, William A., Connolly, William J. The Practice of Spiritual Direction. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco,

15 Benner, David G. Care of Souls: Revisioning Christian Nurture and Counsel. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Camp, Lee C. Mere Discipleship: Radical Christianity in a Rebellious World. Grand Rapids, MI. Brazos, Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Discipleship. Grand Rapids, MI: Spire, Demerest, Bruce. Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Fryling, Alice. Disciple Makers Handbook: Helping People Grow in Christ. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Guenther, Margaret. Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction. Boston, MA: Cowley Pub., Hislop, Beverly White. Shepherding a Woman s Heart: A New Model for Effective Ministry to Women. Chicago, IL. Moody, Jones, Paul W. The Art of Spiritual Direction. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, Merton, Thomas. Spiritual Direction and Meditation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, Moon, Gary W., Benner, David G. (ed.). Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Peterson, Eugene. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Peterson, Eugene. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Smith, Gordon T. The Voice of Jesus: Discernment, Prayer, and the Witness of the Spirit. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Community Benner, David G. Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together. New York, NY: Harper & Row,

16 Macchia, Stephen A. Becoming a Healthy Team: 5 Traits of Vital Leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Regalbuto, Robert J. A Guide To Monastic Guest Houses. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, Rubta House, The (ed.). School(s) for Conversion: 12 Marks of a New Monasticism. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, St. Benedict of Nursia. The Rule of St. Benedict. Collegeville, MN: Vintage Spiritual Classics, Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, Ministerial Formation and Development Blackaby, Henry & Brandt, Henry. Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, (Nashville, Broadman and Holman,1994). Benner, David, Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 2002). Boa, Kenneth, Conformed to His Image. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001). Clinton, Robert, The Making of a Leader. (NavPress, Colorado springs, CO, 1988). Cobble, James & Hous, Donald, Well-Being in Ministry: A Guide for Pastors, Staff Members & Congregational Leaders. (Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 1999) Calhoun, Adele, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 2005). Foster, Richard, Celebration of Discipline. (New York: Harper Row, 1977) Hinson, E. Glenn, Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership. (Nashville:Upper Room, 1999). McNeal, Reggie, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders.. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2001) 16

17 Mulholland, M. Robert, Jr. Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 1993). Nouwen, Henri, In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. (New York: Crossroads Publishing, 1989). Peterson, Eugene, The Contemplative Pastor. (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1989). Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. (Baker House, Grand Rapids, MI. 2005). Stanley, Paul and Clinton, Robert, Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. (Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1992). Thrall, Bill, McNicol, Bruce, and McElrath, John. The Ascent of a Leader. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999) Thielicke, Helmut, A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. (Grand Rapids: Eerdsmans, 1962). Thrall, Bill, McNicol, Bruce, and Lynch, John, TrueFaced. (Colorado Springs, NavPress, 2003). Willard, Dallas, The Spirit of the Discipline. (New York: Harper and Row, 1988). The Divine Conspiracy. (San Francisco: Harper Row, 1998). Williams, Brian, The Potter s Rib: Mentoring for Pastoral Formation. (Vancouver: Regent College Press, 2005). Zachary, Lois, The Mentor s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000). Ministerial Identity Blackaby, Henry, The Power of the Call. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1997). Bratcher, Edward, B., The Walk-On-Water Syndrome. (Waco, TX: Word, 1984). Guinness, Os, The Call. (Nashville: Word Publishing, 1998). Gushee, David, P. & Jackson, Walter C., Preparing for Christian Ministry: An Evangelical Approach. (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996). Harbaugh, Gary, Pastor as Person. (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984). 17

18 Piper, John. Brothers, We are NOT Professionals. (Broadman and Holman, Nashville, TN, 2002). Tidball, Derek, Skillful Shepherds. (Grand Rapids: Zondervon, 1986). Willimon, William H., Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2000). 18