Christ In Training

Christ In Training is an adventure of self-discovery. The teachings of Jesus are a guide for the journey, but the real understandings come when the reader accepts the challenge to delve deeper into his/her consciousness to more fully understand these principles of Spirit and to practice them in daily life. The Christ is the representation of the yearning in all of us for wholeness, fullness, completion, peace of mind, and inner harmony. You and I and everyone we meet is Christ In Training. This manuscript details the discovery of spiritual power, and reveals the universal identity of the Spirit of God, the Christ Spirit in all of us. Most books approach the subject of Christ in either a linear and traditionally Christian way, or in a New Age context that sometime bears little resemblance to the Christianity with which most people are familiar. Christ In Training, however, presents a distinctive view of the person of Jesus, a non-traditional approach to New Testament Scripture, and a contemporary exploration of the teachings of the Master. These subjects are presented in ways which go beyond established views, along with emphasizing that becoming the Christ is a universal goal for everyone. There are many people who are looking for a path that reflects their Christian roots, but in non-traditional ways. There is potential in this book for mainstream Christians open to other approaches, students of the Course In Miracles, those involved in addictions recovery, and any seekers wanting to integrate the essence of the teachings of Jesus into their lives. The book reflects some of my own spiritual journey which, to say the least, has been wonderful and varied. It has included 27 years in a Roman Catholic religious order; continuing 12 step recovery; work as a chaplain and counselor in treatment facilities and currently in private practice; the practice and study of psychology and comparative religions; and presently, my partnership with Unity Church through Unity of Louisville as a part-time associate minister.

Gerry Boylan has worked in the field of chemical dependency/co-dependency treatment since 1978 as a counselor, educator, chaplain, program consultant, family program coordinator, Outpatient and Aftercare Supervisor, and Relapse Prevention Specialist. He has been a faculty member of the Kentucky School on Alcohol and Drug Education since 1983, is a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, a member of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors, Certified Trainer in Holotropic Breathwork, and a Certified Hypnotherapist. He has extensive experience in conducting retreats, educational and experiential workshops, talks, seminars, for individuals involved in 12 Step recovery Programs. he also conducts educational programs for those who simply wish to grow and change in positive ways, emphasizing, self-esteem, stress management, and self-nurturing. In addition, he has taught numerous workshops in Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee on topics ranging from self-awareness, spiritual growth, and stress management to altered states of consciousness work including hypnosis, breathwork, progressive relaxation and guided imagery. He has audio tapes available from Abbey Press, Skyline Productions, and Sound Studio Productions on subjects of spirituality and recovery from addictions and guided imagery for various forms of self-discovery and healing. Gerry began his career as a teacher and retreat leader at St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Ky. from 1967-78 where he taught Biology, Chemistry and Religion. His undergraduate degree is from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and he holds graduate degrees in Biology and Transpersonal Psychology, and a PhD in Comparative Religions. As an ordained minister, he teaches classes at Unity of Louisville along with guest speaking at Sunday services. Presently Gerry is in private practice in Louisville. His focus is on helping people help themselves, to learn to grow in trust and love and the willingness to take control of their own destinies. He sees a special connection between recovery from addictions, or recovery from any one of life's difficulties, and a sense of spirituality within. His philosophy can be best described in this excerpt from his written material;...to remember the kingdom of heaven is within is to know we are already forgiven, healed, and whole. All we are attempting to find in the outer world is already revealed in our hearts.