Spiritual Formation in the Academy and the Church: A State of the Union

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-176
Author(s):  
Steve L. Porter
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
State Of The Union ◽  
The Church

scholarly journals Time to Live: Christian Formation through the Christian Year

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Matthew Erickson
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Christian Formation ◽  
Liturgical Year ◽  
Average Work ◽  
Time Structures ◽  
Local Congregations ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Church

This article examines the role of the Christian, or liturgical, year as one of the simplest yet most powerful ways of spiritually forming people, both individually and corporately, to become more like Jesus. Many Christians and churches are subtly shaped more by the time structures of the average work week or cultural holidays than the life of Christ or the church. The tendency to address individual spiritual formation focuses largely on cognitivist approaches to change or individual formative practices. However, the author explores several ways in which the Christian year offers a wholistic approach to life formation through the steady, time-bound patterns of the Christian year. Engaging both the conscious and unconscious self in cognitive practices and steady habits, both the individual Christian and local congregations are trained toward Christlikeness.

scholarly journals Alkitab dalam Formasi Rohani pada Era Reformasi Gereja dan Implikasi bagi Gereja Pada Masa Kini

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
K Katarina ◽  
I Putu Ayub Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Moral Life ◽  
Spiritual Life ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
Church Member ◽  
The Bible ◽  
God's Word ◽  
Present Context ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church

This article discusses spiritual formation and God's Word in reformation. The formulation of the problem is the relationship between spiritual formation and God's Word in reformation. The author uses literature studies to collect information about spiritual formation and God's Word in reformation. Spirit for sola scriptura has produced a change in the life of the church at that moment. All teachings, church traditions, and practical actions which is conducted by church member must be tested under the Word of God. In the present context, church who facing various challenges related to moral life, teaching, and practical actions must return to the principles of word of God. To build a spiritual life, we must start from the Bible that is interpreted correctly, which then becomes a theological development, which then influences the concept of believer's thinking and practical actions. Artikel ini membahas tentang formasi rohani dan Firman Tuhan dalam reformasi. Rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah bagaimana kaitan antara formasi rohani dan firman Tuhan dalam reformasi? Penulis menggunakan studi pustaka untuk menggali informasi tentang formasi rohani dan Firman Tuhan dalam reformasi. Semangat untuk sola scriptura menghasilkan perubahan dalam kehidupan gereja pada masa itu. Segala pengajaran, tradisi gereja, dan tindakan praktis yang dilakukan oleh setiap anggota gereja harus diuji di bawah Firman Tuhan. Dalam konteks masa kini, menghadapi berbagai tantangan gereja baik yang terkait dengan kehidupan moral maupun pengajaran dan tindakan praktis, gereja harus kembali pada prinsip Firman Tuhan. Untuk membangun kehidupan rohani maka harus dimulai dari Alkitab yang ditafsirkan secara benar yang kemudian menjadi sebuah bangunan teologi yang kemudian mempengaruhi konsep berpikir orang percaya dan tindakan praktis.

Soul Care for One and All: Pentecostal Theology and the Search for a More Expansive View of Spiritual Formation

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-152
Author(s):  
Bob L. Johnson ◽  
Rickie D. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Spiritual Leadership ◽  
Soul Care ◽  
Pentecostal Theology ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Church

In an effort to move toward a more robust theology and practice of spiritual formation, this paper explores the multi-dimensional, multi-level character of spiritual formation and its implications for spiritual leadership. Convinced that Pentecostal theology provides a means for enriching and even correcting popular notions of spiritual formation, these purposes are pursued within this interpretive context. Much has been written on the soul care of individuals in the Church, less on the nature and dynamics of soul care at the corporate level. It is argued that the individual and corporate levels of spiritual formation share a nested, reciprocal, and symbiotic relationship. Understanding and attending to this relationship with greater intentionality places leaders in a position to develop more informed strategies to facilitate the ongoing transformation of individuals, congregations, and denominations in their care.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pembinaan Rohani Keluarga Terhadap Karakter Pemuda Berdasarkan Kolose 2: 6-10 Di GBAP Surakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-39
Author(s):  
Santy Sahartian
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Relationship With God ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Church

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meniliti pengaruh pembinaan rohani dalam keluarga terhadap pembentukan karakter pemuda berdasarkan Kolose 2: 6-10 di GBAP Bunga Bakung Surakarta. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membuktikan kebenaran hipotesis yang diajukan, yang berbunyi: Pertama, diduga pembinaan rohani dalam keluarga berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pembentukan karakter pemuda berdasarkan Kolose 2:6-10 di GBAP Surakarta.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian survey, dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis deskriptif. Populasi sekaligus sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 87 responden yang melibatkan pemuda – pemudi GBAP Surakarta. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket, dokumentasi, pedoman observasi, studi pustaka, dan pedoman wawancara. Analisis data menggunakan aplikasi dan rumus “SPSS 23”.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pengaruh pembinaan rohani dalam keluarga terhadap pembentukan karakter pemuda, adalah 0,403 atau 40,3% , sedangkan pengaruh antar variabel pembinaan rohani dalam gereja terhadap pembentukan karakter pemuda, menunjukkan pada kategori pengaruh sedang, Berdasarkan temuan tersebut maka perlu dikembangkan progam workshop atau seminar rutin untuk peningkatan pemahaman tentang pembinaan berdasarkan Kolose 2:6-10, mengadakan rereat secara berkala bagi pemuda –pemudi dan warga gereja, mengadakan persekutuan yang rutin antar anggota keluarga, dan membangun mesbah doa di rumah untuk mempererat persekutuan antar anggota keluarga dan hubungan dengan Tuhan. Kata Kunci: Pembinaan Rohani, Keluarga, Pembentukan Karakter, Pemuda AbstractThis study aims to assess the effect of spiritual coaching in the family on the formation of youth character based on Colossians 2: 6-10 at the GBAP of Surakarta Bakung. This research was conducted to prove the truth of the proposed hypothesis, which reads: First, it is alleged that spiritual formation in the family significantly influences the formation of youth character based on Colossians 2: 6-10 in GBAP Surakarta.This type of research is survey research, using a descriptive analysis approach. The population as well as the sample in this study amounted to 87 respondents involving GBAP Surakarta youth. The instruments in this study used questionnaires, documentation, observation guidelines, literature studies, and interview guidelines. Data analysis using the application and formula "SPSS 23".The results showed that 1) The effect of spiritual formation in the family on the formation of youth character was 0.403 or 40.3%, while the influence between the variables of spiritual formation in the church on the formation of youth character showed in the category of moderate influence. regular workshops or seminars to increase understanding of coaching based on Colossians 2: 6-10, hold regular rituals for youth - drivers and citizens of the church, hold regular fellowships between family members, and build prayer rooms at home to strengthen fellowship between family members and relationship with God. Keywords: Spiritual Development, Family, Character Formation, Youth

scholarly journals Podstawy i elementy formacji chrześcijańskiej według Leona Wielkiego

Vox Patrum ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 525-534
Author(s):  
Marta Ziółkowska
Keyword(s):  
Roman Empire ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Spiritual Direction ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Christian Formation ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

The pontificate of Leo the Great (440-461) was one of the longest in the histo­ry of the Church. Since his days as Pope were difficult and complicated, Leo’s part in the civil and political events of the Roman Empire was significant. That time was also characterized by continuous christological debates and controversies in which Leo’s voice as that of the head of the Catholic Church was decisive. He considered it his fundamental duty to strengthen Christian faith through formation and spiritual direction of the faithful. It also involved the formation of Christian character. His Sermons clearly testify to St. Leo’s fundamental role as a spiritual guide who strives for the salvation of the souls of those who are called to perceive their earthly lives in the proper manner. This paper offers a detailed analysis of Sermons delivered on various occa­sions, including Advent, Lent or Ember days which were for Pope Leo an occa­sion for a systematic exercise of his responsibilities. The first part of the paper deals with Leo’s conception of the basis and goals of spiritual formation in the 5th c. The second part sets forth the main elements of the formation programme. Consequently, the ancient concept of Christian formation has been presented here with its practical adaptations as implemented in daily striving for holiness.

scholarly journals TANTANGAN DAN STRATEGI PELAYANAN ANAK DI ERA PASCAMODERN

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-69
Author(s):  
Marhaenita Zendrato
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Keywords Children ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Biblical Narratives ◽  
The Face ◽  
Current Context ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Church

Abstract: Children ministry nowadays faces challenges both from inside and outside church. This article focuses on the external challenges, namely the postmodern influence on the paradigm of the generation Z and what the church can do to respond. Some challenges in as well as opportunities for the ministry of the generation Z include the center on technology and media, the rising of new morality that set asides the value of an absolute truth, the emphasis on experience and not only on fact, and lastly, the rejection of authority or figures with authority and the appreciation for personality that is real, authentic, and trustworthy. In the face of these challenges, this article proposes several thoughts to be considered by the church for its children ministry in current context, namely: first, including children in the common worship, together with the adult congregations, as a means of nurturing the children’s’ faith. Secondly, in preaching, the children minister needs to exercise open approach Bible study, not close one, where children are led to ponder and discover from the biblical narratives truths and values for their personal lives. Lastly, to encourage and equip both parents to regain roles that God has designed for them, to actively participate in the spiritual formation of their children.   Keywords: children ministry, worldview, generation Z.     Abstrak: Pelayanan anak dewasa ini mendapatkan tantangan baik dari dalam maupun dari luar gereja. Artikel ini secara khusus menyoroti tantangan dari luar, yaitu pengaruh pascamodernisme terhadap paradigma generasi Z dan apa yang dapat gereja lakukan dalam meresponinya. Beberapa tantangan yang sekaligus dapat menjadi peluang bagi pelayanan kepada generasi Z adalah: adanya pemusatan pada teknologi dan media, munculnya moralitas baru yang menggeser nilai kebenaran absolut, penekanan pada pengalaman dan bukan hanya fakta, dan terakhir adalah penolakan pada otoritas atau figur otoritatif dan apresiasi pada pribadi yang real, otentik, dan dapat dipercaya. Berhadapan dengan tantangan demikian, beberapa hal yang perlu dipertimbangkan oleh gereja dalam melakukan pelayanan anak dalam konteks kekinian yang diusulkan dalam artikel ini antara lain: pertama, melibatkan anak-anak dalam ibadah bersama dengan jemaat dewasa sebagai salah satu bentuk pengasuhan iman anak. Kedua, dalam hal pemberitaan firman, pelayan anak perlu menerapkan sistem studi Alkitab yang terbuka bukan yang tertutup, di mana anak dituntun untuk memikirkan dan menemukan kebenaran serta nilai-nilai pribadi mereka sendiri dari kisah-kisah Alkitab. Terakhir, mendorong serta memperlengkapi orang tua, yaitu ayah dan ibu untuk kembali kepada peran yang Allah rancang bagi para orang tua untuk berperan aktif dalam pembentukan spiritual anak-anaknya.   Kata-kata kunci: pelayanan anak, pandangan dunia (worldview), generasi Z.   

Faith and Virtue Formation

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Holy Spirit ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Moral Formation ◽  
Communal Life ◽  
Divine Grace ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
The Church

The Christian tradition offers a robust and compelling vision of what it is for human life to be lived well. The essays in this volume articulate various aspects of that vision in ways that will deepen understanding of the virtues and virtue formation. These essays will also inspire and guide readers, Christian and non-Christian alike, in their efforts to grow in virtue. Topics addressed include the value of studying the vices for moral formation; the importance of emotion and agency in virtue formation; the connections between certain disabilities and virtue; the roles of divine grace, liturgy, worship, and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in Christian virtue formation; the formation of infused virtues, including the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love; the roles of friendship and the communal life of the Church in cultivating virtue; and new philosophical and theological reflections on some largely neglected virtues. Exemplifying an interdisciplinary approach, the contributors to this volume draw on philosophical, theological, and biblical wisdom, along with insights from contemporary psychology and rich narrative examples, in aid of becoming good. By providing deeply insightful and edifying reflections on the prospects, processes, and practices of moral and spiritual formation, this volume demonstrates that when it is at its best moral philosophy not only can illuminate, but also can practically guide and inspire the formation of virtue.

A Study of the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui Women’s Missionary Service League in the 1930s and 1940s

2018 ◽  
pp. 225-238
Author(s):  
Duan Qi
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Political Change ◽  
Anglican Church ◽  
Women's Ministry ◽  
Christian Family ◽  
Missionary Service ◽  
The Church

This chapter examines the beginning and expansion of Anglican women’s ministry under the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui against the backdrop of rapid social and political change in China. It discusses the work of the Women’s Missionary Service League (WMSL) and the Mother’s Union from the 1920s to 1940s in different provinces, and their contribution to building the Chinese Anglican church. It explores in great detail the activities the WMSL and Mother’s Union organised, which covered the areas of spiritual formation, social service, evangelism, literacy education, religious education and war relief work. The significant role of Christian mothers in their children’s religious education was particularly highlighted in the promotion of Christian family as foundation of the church.

Reading Scripture Spiritually: Bonaventure, the Quadriga, and Spiritual Formation Today

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-32
Author(s):  
Ryan A. Brandt
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Gospel Of Luke ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Pastoral Support ◽  
Spiritual Reading ◽  
The Church

Modern Christians often polarize the otherwise inseparable realities of academic reading and personal reading of Scripture. While generally not declared outright, many Christians consider the two methods discontinuous. This article deems this bifurcation unnecessary and dangerous to the spiritual formation of individuals and the spiritual health of the church. It examines Bonaventure's insightful use of the quadriga in order to contribute to today's discussion of spiritual reading of Scripture. The article shall argue that (at least a variation of) Bonaventure's quadrigal method ought to be retrieved today for the spiritual health of scholarship and the church. This thesis will be attained organically. It will first survey his proposed method of interpretation in his Breviloquium and Commentary on the Gospel of Luke; then, it will appeal to scriptural and pastoral support to show that his method is a helpful route for retrieval.

scholarly journals Servant leadership as part of spiritual formation of theological students in contextualisation of 21st century theological training

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Du Plessis ◽  
Carol M. Nkambule
Keyword(s):  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
21St Century ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Theological Students ◽  
The One ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
The Church ◽  
Theological Training

The theory of servant leadership with its key concepts of servanthood and leadership has emerged during the last few decades. A person who has a heart for people and serves them whilst leading them practices servant leadership. Servant leaders are not motivated by attaining higher positions but by serving people. Leaders call people to follow a set vision. In the church, that vision ought to be a God vision, premised on the Word of God. Leaders in the church should lead people according to the guidance of the Bible and inspiration from God. He is the one who calls people, gives them an assignment and will require an account from them. The church has been in the spotlight in recent times because of the conduct of their leaders, who are the pastors assigned with the task of leading believers. Understanding the principles of servant leadership can contribute to spiritual formation of theological students in contextualisation of 21st century theological training. The article begins with a reflection on the findings of an empirical study, followed by a short view on the servant leadership of Moses, David, Paul and Jesus Christ. Thereafter, the article focuses on servant leadership characteristics and competencies or skills according to contemporary scholars, and the article concludes with a proposed model for servant leadership as part of spiritual formation of theological students.Contribution: Although the article is context specific to the Faculty of Theology, Mahikeng campus, the principles of servant leadership can contribute to the spiritual formation of all theological students and is especially relevant to the discourse of contextualised 21st century theological training.

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