The Way of Transforming Discipleship: Leaders Guide (Companions in Christ) - Softcover

Bryant, Stephen D.

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9780835898416: The Way of Transforming Discipleship: Leaders Guide (Companions in Christ)

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ISBN 10: 0835898415 ISBN 13: 9780835898416

Publisher: Upper Room Books, 2006

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Everything you need to guide a small group in a six-week exploration of authentic, whole Christian spirituality is contained in this Leader's Guide. Find the very practical help you need: * Ideas for a session to introduce the resource to participants * A list of Weekly Needs at a Glance * Detailed instructions for leading five weekly meetings * Meaningful Deeper Explorations of the spiritual life * Plans for a Closing Pilgrimage and Retreat Help your group members become the people God wants them to be with this exciting sixth title in the Companions in Christ series. Lead them to reflect on what faith means in terms of who we are, how we must change, how to deal with pain, and how to move toward reconciliation and belonging. Be challenged to live the whole gospel by connecting spirituality and discipleship. ""Upper Room Ministries has crafted a practical tool for assisting pilgrims on the journey of transformation,"" writes one reviewer. ""The Way of Transforming Discipleship is for anyone who is on the Way to becoming a true Christ-follower. Not only is this a must-read, but even more so, it is a must-do resource!"" A Partcipant's Guide is also available. A group experience of this resource consists of a preparatory meeting, weekly sessions, and a closing retreat. The Way of Transforming Discipleship is appropriate for any group that has completed the Companions in Christ 28-week foundational resource, or it may also be used as an introduction to this powerful initiative.

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About the Author:

Stephen D. Bryant was the World Editor and Publisher of Upper Room Ministries from 1997 to 2009 and is currently directing international ministry initiatives for the General Board of Discipleship. Before his election as editor and publisher, Bryant served as Director of Spiritual Formation for The Upper Room and as the International Director of The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis movements. His vision of small groups as important settings for spiritual formation and his experience in the contemplative life as well as local churches provided the inspiration for the Companions in Christ series. Bryant was instrumental in shaping the foundational 28-week resource and continues to shape and co-write the subsequent titles in the series.
Marjorie J. Thompson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. She has served as director of the Pathways Center for Spiritual Leadership and as spiritual director to Companions in Christ, a program outgrowth of the Pathways initiative of Upper Room Ministries. Companions in Christ is a small group resource for spiritual formation in local congregations, suited to ecumenical use. Marjorie has exercised a ministry of teaching, writing and spiritual guidance for many years. Janice T. Grana is currently serving as executive editor of Upper Room Books. Grana is the former World Editor and Publisher of The Upper Room.

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