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Cultivate Spiritual Rhythms

Cultivate Spiritual Rhythms

Cultivate Spiritual Rhythms

We long for spaces that help us grow closer to each other and to the God who created us. We can cultivate these by incorporating spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, Scripture reading, Sabbath, testimony sharing, and fasting.

Description

This course guides participants in cultivating spiritual rhythms within their communities to foster deeper connections with both God and one another. It covers a variety of communal practices, including prayer, worship, Scripture study, Sabbath, testimony sharing, and fasting. Participants will learn to evaluate their current practices and identify steps to create a thriving culture of spiritual rhythms. The course also addresses common barriers leaders face and offers strategies for implementing sustainable change. By the end, learners will create actionable plans to strengthen spiritual rhythms in their ministry context.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to help your community deepen their bond with God and each other by creating a culture of spiritual rhythms in your community.
  • Identify the benefits of a healthy culture of spiritual rhythms and why communal spiritual practices are essential for a thriving ministry.
  • Assess your community’s communal spiritual rhythms and grow your community’s spiritual rhythms through key communal practices like testimony sharing and Sabbath-keeping.
  • Process with God and yourself some of the common barriers for leaders and create a plan to help you and your ministry grow in spiritual rhythm.

Course Details

6
chapters
20
lessons
2
content types
60min
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Communal Spiritual Rhythms

1Introduction
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2Before we begin . . .
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Chapter 2: The Power of Communal Spiritual Rhythms

1Lesson 1: What are Communal Spiritual Rhythms?
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2Lesson 2: A Healthy Culture of Spiritual Rhythms
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Chapter 3: Putting It Into Practice

1Lesson 1: Categories of Rhythms
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2Lesson 2: Inviting Non-Christians into Spiritual Practices
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3Lesson 3: Where to Start
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Chapter 4: Spiritual Practices to Incorporate Into Your Rhythm

1Lesson 1: Prayer
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2Lesson 2: Worship
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3Lesson 3: Studying Scripture
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4Lesson 4: Sabbath
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5Lesson 5: Sharing Testimonies
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6Lesson 6: Fasting
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Chapter 5: Leading Culture Change

1Lesson 1: Communal Discernment
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2Lesson 2: Talking About Spiritual Authority
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3Lesson 3: Navigating Risks in Spiritual Leadership
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4Lesson 4: Finding Sustainable Rhythms
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5Lesson 5: A Breath Prayer Exercise
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Chapter 6: Conclusion

1Closing Remarks
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2Before you go . . .
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