Resources for Churches

Renew your church in the the theology and practice of God’s love.

 
“The Order of the Common Life doesn’t exist for its own sake. Our work is directed to the service of church communities, through which we see Christ working to rebuild and restore creation in local contexts.”
— Invitations & Commitments, §03.16
 
 
 

Gather

Easily implement our free small group curriculum.

A Contemplative Foundation

Introduce the foundational practices for a life of being formed in God's love with a free 10-week group curriculum.

Course in Spiritual Friendship

Explore a theology of friendship and practice the skills of spiritual friendship over a 10-week group you can run at your church.

Coming soon.

 

Grow

Cultivate a culture of spiritual direction and companionship in your church.

Spiritual Direction Training

Train spiritual directors in and for your church with a cohort curriculum embedded in the life of your congregation.

Spiritual Companionship

Develop your lay leaders in the basic skills of deep listening and spiritual accompaniment through a free eight-month cohort in your church.

 
 

Let’s collaborate on a multi-year plan for formation in your church.

 
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Formational Healing Retreat
Formational Healing Retreat

Host a 1½-day retreat at your church, for your city, centered on the transforming experience of the love of God.

Course in Spiritual Friendship
Course in Spiritual Friendship

Lead your church through a free 10-week curriculum introducing the theology and skills of spiritual friendship.

Training in Spiritual Companionship
Training in Spiritual Companionship

Partner with us to offer a free eight-month training at your church, designed to equip your leaders for the work of spiritual friendship.

Congregational Way of Life
Congregational Way of Life

Invite us to walk your leaders and members through discerning a shared rule of life for your congregation, centered on deep formation through shared practices.