Spiritual Discovery: A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations

Spiritual Discovery: A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations

Spiritual Discovery: A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations

Spiritual Discovery: A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations

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Overview

Spiritual Discovery: A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations is a practical guide for groups desiring a prayerful approach to decision-making. This book offers step-by-step guidance for practicing this process, the powerful instrument Catherine Tran and Sandra Boyd have created to help groups enact spiritual growth and change in their communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781566997737
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 03/06/2015
Pages: 162
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Catherine C. Tran is Episcopal co-pastor at Grace Church in Buena Vista, Colorado, She also has a spiritual direction practice and leads Spiritual Discovery Groups in the Denver area.

Sandra Hughes Boyd is a retired interim and short-term parish ministry specialist with many years experience in a variety of congregations. A continuing occupation for her is in Adult Religious Education.

Visit the Spiritual Discovery website at http://www.spiritualdiscoverymethod.com/

Table of Contents

Foreword by Jane E. Vennard
Introduction
Part One: The Prayer Model
Chapter 1 – Jane Vennard’s Prayer Model
Chapter 2 – The Prayer Model in Depth
Chapter 3 – Hospitality
Chapter 4 – Participants’ Roles in the Prayer Model
Chapter 5 – The Order of the Prayer Model
Chapter 6 – The Modified Prayer Model
Chapter 7 – Debriefing
Part Two: The Spiritual Discovery Method
Chapter 8 - Discernment
Chapter 9 – Group Administration
Chapter 10 – The Design of the Spiritual Discovery Method
Chapter 11 – Essentials for the Spiritual Discovery Method
Chapter 12 – Challenges Groups Encounter
Part Three: The Compassionate Observer
Chapter 13 - The Power of Compassion and Observation
Chapter 14 – The Disciplines of the Compassionate Observer
Chapter 15 – Challenges for the Compassionate Observer
Part Four: The Spiritual Discovery Method - Stories
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
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