5 Practices of Spiritual Formation
How this nets out
Treating consistent devotions as a non-negotiable and cultivating a regular prayer life
Psalm 1:1-6; Joshua 1:8; John 10:4; Matthew 7:24-27; Hebrews 4:12-13; Ephesians 6:16-18; Matthew 6:5-6
Taking time regularly to reflect and consider how God is speaking to me
Psalm 139:23-24; Psalm 40:6-8; Luke 12:54-56
Stepping back from ministry responsibilities if needed to re-prioritize my relationship with God
Psalm 51:6, 16-17; Luke 10:38-42
How this nets out
Adopting appropriate guardrails to protect marriage and personal purity
1 Corinthians 6:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:22; Ephesians 5:3; Hebrews 13:4
Exercising restraint with media consumption and “gray area” issues such as alcohol
Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Ephesians 5:8-11; 1 John 2:15-16; 1 Corinthians 10:12
Engaging in honest self examination and personal repentance before God
Luke 18:13; 1 John 1:9; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Hebrews 4:15-16; Ezekiel 18:30-32; Acts 3:19-20; Psalm 32:1-5
How this nets out
Sharing my personal difficulties (mental, emotional, physical, etc.) so I can receive support; being honest about my spiritual struggles
Galatians 6:2; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Romans 12:10-15
Speaking the truth in love to build each other up toward spiritual maturity
Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 3:12-13
Being teachable and open to feedback
Acts 20:20, 31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 4:2-4
How this nets out
Staying focused on soul-winning and proclaiming the gospel
Mark 1:17; Matthew 28:19-20; Matthew 9:36-38
Moving to new cities to start new evangelistic ministries
Acts 1:8; Acts 11:20
Being a good witness to friends and family, at home and at work
1 Peter 3:15-16
How this nets out
Being willing to take on whatever task is needed for our common mission
Luke 22:26-27; Philippians 2:3-4
Continuing to uphold the tradition of "all hands on deck" and "rapid mobilization"
Nehemiah 2:18, 4:6; Colossians 3:23-24
Being trained up in a variety of contexts to serve and bless others
Acts 20:34; Luke 10:33-35