by Steve Thomason | Aug 1, 2014 | Spiritual Formation
I wrote the following passage today while working on the Spiritual Formation Frame of my dissertation. It kind of wrote itself as I was working. What I mean is that I had no intention of including Willard in this section. Then, when I looked more closely at...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 29, 2014 | Youth Ministry
OK, one more distraction before I get back to my dissertation writing. My son, Ethan, edited all the footage from VBS this year into one continuous movie (he also played one of the leads). #hifivesforJesus. Yes, the awkward Bible School Leader Dan is yours truly. This...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 24, 2014 | ministry, Spiritual Formation, Theology
The purpose of this conference–Rethinking Faith Formation, held at Luther Seminary–is to create a space where church leaders can gather for encouragement and be challenged to rethink how we cultivate faith formation practices in our local communities. Here...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 22, 2014 | Spiritual Formation, The Trinity
One of the underlying questions of my research is how the inner life of spirituality relates to the outer life in community. Which comes first? Do we relate to God through an inner life of prayer and meditation that then overflows to others? Or, do we connect to God...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 22, 2014 | Personal Journal, Spiritual Formation
Urban T. Holmes names the value of pursuing the study of Christian Spirituality as it has been experienced throughout history. “The answer should: broaden the limitations of our own horizons; free us to seek a pattern of discipline in the spiritual life that is...
by Steve Thomason | Jun 30, 2014 | Spiritual Formation, Suburban Studies, The Missional Church, The Trinity
The Star Tribune ran an opinion piece in yesterday’s paper that highlights an important demographic study commissioned by the Met Council. (read the simplified report or the actual Demographic study – Trends, Preferences, and Opportunities) The following...
