The Way: Faithfully Following the Way of Jesus Together

FAITHFULLY FOLLOWING THE WAY OF JESUS TOGETHER

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

- Jesus, Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

WHAT IS THE WAY?

The Way is a three-year journey of spiritual growth and formation as we seek to more faithfully follow the way of Jesus together.

IS THE WAY FOR ME?

If you desire greater faith in Jesus, deeper intimacy with Jesus, and to more faithfully follow the way of Jesus, then consider joining us on The Way.

HOW WILL I GROW?

Together we will explore various topics that will develop greater emotional health and spiritual maturity, drawing us closer to Jesus. We will also incorporate various spiritual practices that become regular rhythms in our life, forming us into the image of Christ.

WHAT IS THE POINT?

The destination is deeper intimacy with Jesus. The way is faithful obedience to the words and the way of Jesus. The journey will lead us to grow in loving God, with our whole heart, mind, and soul, and in loving one another, our neighbor, and even our enemy.

WILL THIS BE EASY?

No. But it was never intended to be. The gate Jesus calls to step through is narrow, the way Jesus calls us to walk is hard, those who find it are few, but it is the only way that leads to life.

TOPICS EXPLORED:

Being with God
Incorporating Spiritual Practices
Following the Crucified Jesus
Embracing Gods’ Gifts of Limits
Loving One Another
Anticipating What’s to Come
Identifying the False Self
Breaking the Power of the Past
Seeking God’s Presence in Silence and Solitude
Putting On Our New Nature
Learning to Lament
Remaining a Calm Presence in an Anxious World
Living Out of Weakness & Vulnerability
Balancing Work and Rest
Appreciating Beauty in God’s Creation
Pursuing Justice in an Unjust World
Curating a Rule of Life

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES INCORPORATED:

Vespers (evening prayer)
Compline (night time prayer)
Daily Office
Examen
Incarnational Listening
Sabbath
Hospitality
Silence & Solitude
Liturgical Calendar
Fasting
Lectio Divina
Rule of Life
Prayer (corporate, silent, etc)

RESOURCES USED:

The Ancient Practices Series: Fasting, The Liturgical Year, Sabbath
Dan Allendar: The Cry of the Soul, Redeeming Heartache
Ruth Haley Barton: Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Sacred Rhythms
David Benner: Opening to God, Surrender to Love
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship, Life Together
Brother Lawrence: The Practice of the Presence of God
Robert Mulholland: The Deeper Journey, Invitation to a Journey
Henri Nouwen: The Way of the Heart
Michael Reeves: Delighting in the Trinity
Peter Scazzero: Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Rich Villodas: The Deeply Formed Life, Good and Beautiful and Kind
Tish Harrison Warren: Liturgy of the Ordinary, Prayer in the Night
Al Wolters: Creation Regained
And more!

SYLLABUS & SESSION GUIDES

Each syllabus is specific to a group based on the three-year duration of their journey. Session guides with the assigned reading and reflection questions will be posted at the completion of the previous session at the end of that group’s syllabus.

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