2009 Midwinter Ministerial Resources

"The Transformation of God’s People"

2009 Midwinter Ministerial Introduction:  Rev. Greg Stand PowerPoint 

Part One:  Understanding Spiritual Formation Biblically

• Session 1 - Dr. Dick Averbeck - "What is Spiritual Formation Biblically"
• Session 2 - Dr. Darrell Bock - "Cultural Obstacles to Spiritual Formation Today"
• Session 3 - Dr. Dick Averbeck - "Old Testament Foundations to Spiritual Formation"
• Session 4 - Dr. Darrell Bock - "Christian Identity, Community, and the Spirit of God in Spiritual Formation"

Part Two:  Implications and Applications of Spiritual Formation to Ministry and Life

• Session 5 - Forum - "Evangelical Questions and Concerns over Spiritual Formation"
• Session 6 - Breakout Session in Small Groups, Mentoring Friendships, or Personal Retreats - "Discussion Questions: Life and Ministry"
• Session 7 - Forum - "Constructive Building of Spiritual Formation Individually and Corporately"

Additional Materials:

• Spiritual Friend Covenant Agreement
• Bibliography compiled by Rev. Greg Strand
• Spiritual Formation Bibliography complied by Dr. Dick Averbeck

MP3 Recordings

Part One:  Understanding Spiritual Formation Biblically

• Session 1 - Dr. Dick Averbeck - "What Is Spiritual Formation Biblically?" 
• Session 2 - Dr. Darrell Bock - "Cultural Obstacles to Spiritual Formation"
• Session 3 - Dr. Dick Averbeck - "Old Testament Foundations to Spiritual Formation"
• Session 4 - Dr. Darrell Bock - "Christian Identity, Community, and the Spirit of God in Spiritual Formation"

Part Two:  Implications and Applications of Spiritual Formation to Ministry and Life

• Session 5 - Forum - "Evangelical Questions and Concerns over Spiritual Formation" 
• Session 6 -Breakout Session in Small Groups, Mentoring Friendships, or Personal Retreats "Discussion Questions: Life and Ministry" (No recording of this breakout session - see handout) 
• Session 7 - Forum - "Constructive Building of Spiritual Formation Individually and Corporately"