Shaping Spiritual Practice Program

About Shaping Spiritual Practice Program (SSPP) . . .

Mentor-guided “learning-by-doing” experiences in devotional practices

Eight sessions over twelve weeks

Facilitated by mentor-teacher John Douglas*

As a participant in the programme you will . . .

Explore a biblical and practical base for personal spiritual growth

Assess the nature and current status of your own devotional spirituality and aspirations

Engage opportunities for personal coaching and take part with others in the seminar’s sessions

Identify, choose, experiment in practicing spiritual disciplines most appropriate to nurturing and developing your own Christian spirituality

Engage during the week in times of personal reading, meditation, prayer and spiritual reflection by using the seminar’s supportive resources

Build up a supportive framework or “Rule of Life” in practicing spiritual disciplines, ongoing personal growth, and life with other persons in their “world.”

All programme participants will be provided with a workbook to . . .

1) support their session related activity,

2) assist their daily/weekly spiritual exercises and activity, and

3) Make available optional supplementary reading/activity resources.

In addition, a website will operate for participant’ support in shaping Christian spiritual practices

John C Douglas

Programme mentor/teacher

Contact: john@bethlehem.org.nz

*John, an associate pastor @ BBC; is a gifted mentor, spiritual director, and pastoral-theologian

Commencing on Thursday 18th April @ BBC this seminar of eight sessions over twelve weeks can be undertaken in one of two session choices . . .

Daytime - 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm, or

Evening – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm