Embark on a Journey of Becoming More Like Christ
M. Robert Mulholland Jr. defines spiritual formation as ‘the process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others.’ Compact and solid, this definition encompasses the dynamics of a vital Christian life and counters our culture's tendency to make spirituality a trivial matter or reduce it to a private affair between ‘me and Jesus.’
In Invitation to a Journey, Mulholland offers valuable insights for Christians both new and old, emphasizing that becoming like Christ is a gradual process, not an instant transformation. Recognizing that not all personalities thrive with traditional practices like early morning quiet times, he encourages you to express your devotion to God in ways that work for you. Mulholland thoughtfully explores the classical spiritual disciplines, demonstrating the importance of undertaking your spiritual journey with (and for the sake of) others.
In this revised and expanded edition, you'll find:
– Additions, revisions, and new foreword by Ruth Haley Barton,
– Spiritual practices for individual and group application, and
– A study guide to provide spiritual direction for groups seeking spiritual companionship for one another on the journey of transformation.Invitation to a Journey is a call to dig deeper, to slow down, and to experience the profound transformation that comes with intentional spiritual practices. Whether you're seeking renewal, guidance, or simply a richer relationship with God and others, this book will be a trusted companion for your journey.
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Foreword by Ruth Haley Barton
Prologue
Part I. The Road Map: The Nature of Spiritual Formation
1. The Process
2. Being Formed
3. The Image of Christ
4. For the Sake of Others
Part II. The Vehicle: Personality and Piety
5. Creation Gifts
6. One-Sided Spirituality
7. Holistic Spirituality
Part III. The Journey: Spiritual Disciplines
8. The Classical Christian Pilgrimage
9. Classical Spiritual Disciplines
10. The Nature of the Spiritual Disciplines
11. The Inner Dynamics of the Spiritual Disciplines
Part IV. Companions on the Way: Corporate and Social Spirituality
12. Corporate Spirituality
13. Social Spirituality
Study Guide
Acknowledgments
Notes
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Ruth Haley Barton is a spiritual director, teacher, author and retreat leader trained at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation (Washington, D.C.). She is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry of spiritual formation to pastors and Christian leaders, along with the congregations and organizations they serve.Educated at Wheaton College and Northern Seminary, Barton has served at several churches, including Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Her books include Sacred Rhythms, Longing for More and Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (all Inter Varsity Press).
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