Spiritual Formation
Next Steps
We are so glad that you have completed Rooted and that you are ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and with each other. Spiritual Formation is the intentional process, over time, that occurs as we become more and more like Jesus for the sake of others.
As you take your next steps together, we want you to dive deeper into each of the Spiritual Rhythms explored in Rooted. You don’t have to go in order, but we would like you to choose at least one of the options under each category over the course of your group’s life.
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If your group wants to learn more about how spiritual formation happens:
Invitation to a Journey, Robert Mulholland Jr., (book with study questions)
Practicing the Way Course (8 sessions with video)
If your group had a hard time finding time to practice the Rooted rhythms:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer (book + video sessions)
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Scripture Practice, Practicing the Way (4 sessions with videos)
The Story of God, Rooted Deep Dive, (8 sessions with videos)
Eat This Book, Eugene Peterson (Book with accompanying 9 sessions guide)
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The Prayer Course, Pete Greig (8 sessions with video)
The Prayer Practice, Practicing the Way (4 sessions with videos)
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools (book with accompanying 5 session guide)
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Pete Scazzero (Daily Devotions, 8 sessions with videos)Live No Lies Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace
John Marc Comer (book and 4 video sessions) -
Theology and the Mission of God, Rooted Deep Dive, (Daily Devotions, 8 sessions with video)
God at Work, Ken Costa (book with accompanying (optional) 12 videos)
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The Generosity Practice, Practicing the Way, (5 sessions with video)
Giving is the Good Life, Randy Alcorn, (book)
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B.L.E.S.S: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World, Dave Ferguson (Book study with built in guide over 8 sessions)
Life Shared, Alpha USA, (3 sessions with video and guide)
Bible Studies
Here are a few suggestions if you and your group would like to read a book of the Bible together.