Spiritual Formation and Congregational Care
Dr. Margaret Turney-Ayer, Associate Pastor
Spiritual formation is the work of the Holy Spirit within, transforming us, helping us to become more Christlike and to live as God created us to live. Our part is to welcome the Spirit of God into our lives and to open ourselves to the journey of life with God’s Spirit in community with other believers. The focus is on our experience of God and our discovery of spiritual practices that help us share more fully in the life of Christ. It is a heart connection/experience with God through spiritual practices. These practices open us to growth of the fruits of the Spirit that are evidenced in our service and the generous offering of our God-given gifts, talents, and resources.
The spiritual practices encouraged by this council include: Practice of Compassion, Stephen Ministry, Prayer, Opportunities for Spiritual Growth via Older Adult Ministry, and Men’s and Women’s Ministries.
Stephen Ministry is a Christian educational opportunity that provides training and resources that expand lay ministry in our congregation. As you reflect on your spiritual gifts and think about your “next step” in spiritual growth, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister
"Teach us to pray, Lord," the request of the disciples of Jesus, is an expression of the yearning we all feel - a desire to be connected with the heart of God. We invite you to consider these the e-votional, by Dr. Lane Alderman, and these three prayer opportunities as vehicles for your conscious awareness of God's presence with you.