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| Preface | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Small Groups | |
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| Praying the Scriptures | |
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| Teaching Spiritual Practices | |
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| Starting Covenant Groups | |
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| Companions in Christ Groups | |
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| Spiritual Practices in Administrative Groups | |
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| Becoming a Congregation of Soul Friends | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Worship | |
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| Sensory-Rich Worship | |
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| Worship with Memory-Impaired Adults | |
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| Healing Prayer in Worship | |
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| Teaching Spiritual Disciplines in Worship | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Mission Discernment | |
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| Discerning Mission through Lectio Divina | |
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| A Model for Personal and Corporate Discernment | |
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| Prayer That Leads to Mission | |
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| A Retreat for Congregational Discernment | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Age-Level Ministries | |
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| Young Adult Ministries | |
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| Spiritual Formation in Elder Years | |
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| Health and Wellness Ministry | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Prayer Groups | |
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| Spiritual Formation Group Covenants | |
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| Centering Prayer Group | |
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| Prayer Labyrinth | |
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| Intentional Walks in Nature | |
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| Contemplative Art | |
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| Taking Men to a Deeper Level | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Spiritual Life Ministries | |
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| Leaven in the Bread of Jesus Christ | |
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| Leaven for the World | |
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| Leaven in Church and Community | |
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| Listening to and Loving the People | |
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| Prayer Conferences for Congregation and Community | |
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| Developing a Spiritual Direction Ministry | |
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| Inviting the Spirit: A Not-So-Quiet Pentecost | |
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| Prayer for the World | |
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| Renewing Intercessory Prayer Teams | |
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| Denning Spirituality in Your Congregation | |
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| Challenges to a Quiet Pentecost | |
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| Allowing Jesus to Lead Us | |
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| Inviting the Spirit into Your Faith Community | |
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| A Guide for Starting or Strengthening a Spiritual Formation Ministry | |
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| Notes and Sources | |
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| Contributors | |
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| About the Author | |