{"id":690,"date":"2026-05-07T16:39:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/?p=690"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:47:54","slug":"strategic-spiritual-formation-discipleship-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/strategic-spiritual-formation-discipleship-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Spiritual Formation &#038; Discipleship Systems \u2013 3 Units"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-1536x385.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ben-white-YS3Q5vroxtg-unsplash-2048x513.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <em>This course is designed to deepen your walk with Christ and strengthen your character for effective ministry. It will help you grow in spiritual maturity and equip you to disciple others with clarity and structure<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 1 \u2013 Foundations of Spiritual Formation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logos.com\/grow\/what-is-spiritual-formation-and-why-does-it-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Spiritual Formation\u2014and Why Does It Matter? &#8211; Katie French<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dwillard.org\/resources\/articles\/spiritual-formation-what-it-is-and-how-it-is-done\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiritual Formation: What it is, and How it is Done &#8211; Dalas Willard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/christianstandard.com\/2013\/02\/the-spirit-in-spiritual-formation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/christianstandard.com\/2013\/02\/the-spirit-in-spiritual-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Spirit in Spiritual Formation &#8211; J.K. Jones Jr.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/faith\/prayer\/how-to-start-prayer-and-meditation-habits-youll-enjoy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prayer and Meditation &#8211; Whitney Hopler<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa5 Video Lectures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VJbbT5ARq_0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VJbbT5ARq_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coming Before God &#8211; Chip Ingram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uPVSkqsa6Tw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uPVSkqsa6Tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Community Is Essential to Spiritual Growth &#8211; Chip Ingram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a <strong>500-word term paper<\/strong> with the following specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and evaluate the <strong>core principles<\/strong> of spiritual formation you learnt from this unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on how these insights have <strong>shaped your understanding and approach<\/strong> to spiritual growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to include <strong>ample references<\/strong> from the reading materials and video lectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce4 Submit in PDF format through your Google Drive portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 2 \u2013 Personal Formation and Growth Practices<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/albministry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-Spiritual-Disciplines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seven Spiritual Disciplines for Spiritual Growth &#8211; Bishop Sean Teal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/how-spiritual-disciplines-form-habits\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/how-spiritual-disciplines-form-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Spiritual Disciplines Form Habits &#8211; Bill Hull<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Obstacles To Spiritual Transformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Obstacles to Spiritual Transformation &#8211; Dr. Desmond Henry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reformationscotland.org\/2017\/10\/06\/14-things-that-may-be-spiritual-hindrances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiritual Hindrances &#8211; James Fraser<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fpclakeland.org\/first-words\/developing-a-personal-rule-of-life\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fpclakeland.org\/first-words\/developing-a-personal-rule-of-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developing a Personal Rule of Life &#8211; Rev. Dr. John Fullerton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wol_rule_of_life.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wol_rule_of_life.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructions for Developing a Personal Rule of Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colinsalter.net\/post\/8-integrity-an-influential-characteristic-of-the-christian-life\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.colinsalter.net\/post\/8-integrity-an-influential-characteristic-of-the-christian-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrity and Christ-like Character Formation &#8211; Madut Tong Ngor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop your own rule of life using the Rule of Life <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssje.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Living-Intentionally.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ssje.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Living-Intentionally.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workbook 1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccgo.com\/attachments\/RuleofLifeBookCCC.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cccgo.com\/attachments\/RuleofLifeBookCCC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workbook 2<\/a>. Among other things you have learnt on developing a personal rule of life, let your understanding of spiritual disciplines feature in your output. You are to fill up and submit both workbooks. Please, note that you are not trying to impress the faculty. Your output should strictly reflect your personal convictions and aspirations in your walk with God.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer all the discussion guide questions from Reading Material 7 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colinsalter.net\/post\/8-integrity-an-influential-characteristic-of-the-christian-life\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.colinsalter.net\/post\/8-integrity-an-influential-characteristic-of-the-christian-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrity and Christ-like Formation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce4 Submit in PDF format through your Google Drive portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 3 \u2013 Discipleship, Leadership, and Formation Systems<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cru.org\/us\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/mentor-four-tips.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cru.org\/us\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/mentor-four-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practical Advice on How to be a Spiritual Mentor &#8211; Evangeline Vergo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cru.org\/us\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/mentoring.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cru.org\/us\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/mentoring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian Mentoring and How to Do It &#8211; Chelsea Kight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcmnigeria.org\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/discipleship\/the-right-components-of-discipleship.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gcmnigeria.org\/en\/train-and-grow\/help-others-grow\/discipleship\/the-right-components-of-discipleship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Right Components of Discipleship &#8211; Tim Henderson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/how-can-you-effectively-make-disciples-practical-steps-and-personal-insights\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/how-can-you-effectively-make-disciples-practical-steps-and-personal-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practical Steps and Insight for Effective Disciple Making &#8211; Craig Etheredge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchleadership.com\/leading-ideas\/ten-dos-and-donts-for-handling-difficult-conversations\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.churchleadership.com\/leading-ideas\/ten-dos-and-donts-for-handling-difficult-conversations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handling Difficult Conversations &#8211; Chris Sonksen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/dealing-with-difficult-people\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discipleship.org\/blog\/dealing-with-difficult-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dealing With Difficult People &#8211; Dan Leitz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa5 Video Lecture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hfVDIYdnGIc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hfVDIYdnGIc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategies to De-Escalate Tense Situations in Ministry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluate your spiritual growth by taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/paacs.net\/file_download\/inline\/6fc557bb-8bf5-4adb-a786-6217b2e15a10\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/paacs.net\/file_download\/inline\/6fc557bb-8bf5-4adb-a786-6217b2e15a10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiritual Growth Assessment<\/a>. Submit the full assessment via your portal. Please, note that there are no right or wrong answers and you are not trying to impress anyone with your responses. We value your integrity and sincerity as you grow into becoming a disciple-making disciple. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find one person to disciple over a period of three months. Submit a comprehensive report <strong>after one month<\/strong> of consistent discipleship, highlighting how you have applied the principles learnt in this module in your disciple-making process. After six (6) months of consistent discipleship, get your disciple to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/paacs.net\/file_download\/inline\/6fc557bb-8bf5-4adb-a786-6217b2e15a10\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/paacs.net\/file_download\/inline\/6fc557bb-8bf5-4adb-a786-6217b2e15a10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiritual Growth Assessment<\/a>, and submit the same via your portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It is advisable to get three disciples at least, so that you will not have to begin again if anyone drops out of the discipleship process before the three-month mark. Further, do not stop engaging with your disciple(s) or enlisting new disciples after the three-month mark. The aim of this assignment is to help you kick-start a life-long process of disciple-making.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udce4 Submit all assignments in PDF format through your Google Drive portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udca1 This course is designed to deepen your walk with Christ and strengthen your character for effective ministry. It will help you grow in spiritual maturity and equip you to disciple others with clarity and structure. 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