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Whether full time, part time, or volunteer, the people who serve in a small-groups ministry have a lot on their plates. They're always busy, often tired, and sometimes completely burned out. That's why encouraging the practice of spiritual disciplines is so important.

This download highlights the disciplines of fasting, confession, discernment, and journaling—practices that can provide focus and a foundation for small-group leaders, coaches, pastors, and members. It features content from noted experts such as Richard Foster, Frederica Matthews-Green, Lynne Baab, Gordon MacDonald, and others.

Note: This download was originally featured in the Mentor and Disciple section of our sister site, Building Church Leaders.

Leaders Guide

Overview
Spiritual Disciplines for People in Ministry
Why it’s so important to nurture spiritual disciplines that are unconnected to “church work”
1 John 3:1
by Lynne M. Baab

A Daily Repentance Workout
Six practical disciplines for finding focus in everyday life
1 Corinthians 9:24–27
by Frederica Matthews-Green

Warning Signs for Pastors
Learn how to tell when it’s time to take a step back and refocus
1 Timothy 6:11–14
by Maxie Dunham

Specific Disciplines
The Discipline of Fasting
Spiritually directed fasting gives us supernatural power and a biblical perspective
Luke 4:1–8
by Bob Coy

Fasting in the 21st Century
Here’s why it’s so important to withdraw from the trappings of our culture
Mark 1:35
By Richard Foster

The Discipline of Confession and Self-Examination
The value of opening ourselves to God and others
Psalm 139:23–24
by Adele Calhoun

The Discipline of Journaling
Why mapping your private world can bring your soul into focus
by Gordon MacDonald

The Discipline of Discernment
Principles and suggestions for identifying and following God’s will
James 1:5
by Adele Calhoun

Spiritual Discernment for Church Leaders
Here are some practical “stepping stone” for approaching transformation as a group
Romans 12:2
by Eric Reed

Resources - Further Exploration

Total number of pages - 17 pages

You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies for use in your local church.

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