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DISCIPLESHIP WHOLENESS PA T H W A Y PATHWAY GUIDES: Ben Pickett and Phil McKinney Our faith and commitment to Christ are frequently separated from the rest of our lives, yet a disciple is one who is fully devoted to him. In spite of living in a fragmented and broken world, Christians should be growing up in every way into the fullness and wholeness of God. Join hosts Ben Pickett and Phil McKinney with their guides on a pathway to explore ways in which we can grow into spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Phil McKinney WHOLLY AND HOLY LIVING
What is a disciple? What is discipleship? These words are often confused today. However, the Holy Spirit enlightens the eyes of our hearts (Ephesians 1:15-23) to what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ. This session will examine holy and wholly living as disciples of Jesus in a broken world.
Shannon McAlister WHOLENESS IN COMMUNITY
This talk will examine the interpretation of Ephesians 4:1-16 in the thought of Thomas Aquinas, who taught Christian theology at the University of Paris in the 13th century. It will place Aquinas’ interpretation of this passage into dialogue with current literature on women’s experiences, exploring the possibilities for an understanding of “wholeness in community” that takes both of these perspectives into account.
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Ben Pickett WHOLENESS OF SELF
At the heart of discipleship is a recognition of the personal relationship between God and human beings. The nurturing of this relationship is central to our growth as disciples of Jesus. This session will introduce classic and contemporary ways of understanding spiritual growth and examine how these themes, informed by Scripture, help us see ourselves, our relationship to God, and the moral and communal responsibilities that necessarily emerge for Christians.
Jackie Halstead WHOLENESS THROUGH PRAYER
We tend to compartmentalize the various aspects of our lives. Our spiritual selves are relegated to Sunday or when we are with those of our faith community. This is not who God made us to be. The Jewish people perceived themselves through a holistic lens and brought all these aspects together. Thus, each part was infused through every other arena – one’s vocation was viewed as spiritual life and spiritual life was viewed as one’s vocation, etc. It is through prayer that we become integrated. This class will look at the process of integration through prayer as well as explore the way into which God’s has invited us.