Resources

Spiritual Formation - Getting Started

Here are a few tips and resources for helping you get a spiritual formation conversation going in your Sunday School class, fellowship, or church:

1. Begin with prayer - God's will for humanity is to become like His Son Jesus (Romans 8:29).  Pray then with confidence, in accordance with God's will, that people will submit to formation, reformation, and transformation into Christ-likeness!
2. Start small - begin looking for people desiring a deeper walk with God.  Begin conversation with them about forming a small group focused on spiritual formation and building Christian community.  Meet regularly to share in the spiritual disciplines or allow a spiritual formation resource to guide your group.   Consider using a resource from the Companions in Christ Series.
3. Begin telling your groups story and encouarging other groups to begin.  Serve as a facilitator and resource guide for these groups.  No matter what, keep telling your group's story, relating your experience of God and community.
4. Further questions? Email Rick Bennett, Director of Congregational Formation at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
5. The following resources are designed to resource individuals and congregations beginning the spiritual formation conversation: 
   • Spiritual Formation Seed Packet - download this valuable free resource from Upper Room Ministries.
   • Light for the Path: A Guide to Spiritual Formation Resources - order this resource from the CBF Store.
   • View for a short reading list