The Way of Transforming Discipleship Participants Book (Companions in Christ) - Softcover

Bryant, Stephen D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0835898423 ISBN 13: 9780835898423

Publisher: Upper Room Books, 2006

Synopsis

Are you becoming the person God wants you to be? Discover a way to authentic Christian spirituality in this sixth title in the Companions in Christ series. By shining the light of God's Word into the darkness of our lives, Hudson will lead you to a pathway of discovery and growth. Explore the markers of the journey: * Knowing Who You Are * Changing from the Inside * Listening to the Groans * Experiencing the God Who Heals * Discovering Community Together ""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!"" Join this journey to experience more deeply what it means to live as a follower of Christ. Understand the meaning of spiritual formation and how it leads to a spirituality that's authentic and grace-filled. Reflect on what your faith means in terms of who you are, how you must change, how you deal with pain, and how you relate to others. Be challenged to live the whole gospel by authentically connecting spirituality with discipleship. A Leader's Guide is also available. A group experience of this resource consists of a preparatory meeting, six 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.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0835898423
• ISBN 13: 9780835898423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94