The following Common Disciplines are based upon
the six traditions of Christian faith and witness.
Contemplative: The Prayer-filled life
In what ways has God made his presence known to
you since our last meeting? What experiences of prayer, meditation, and
spiritual reading has God given you? What difficulties or frustrations have you
encountered? What joys and delights?
Holiness: The Virtuous Life
What temptations have you faced since our last
meeting? How did you respond? Which spiritual disciplines has God used to lead
you further into holiness of heart and life?
Charismatic: The Spirit-Empowered Life
Have you sensed any influence or work of the Holy
Spirit since our last meeting? What spiritual gifts has the Spirit enabled you
to exercise? What was the outcome? What fruit of the Spirit would you like to
see increase in your life? What disciplines might be useful in this effort?
Social Justice: The Compassionate Life
What opportunities has God given you to serve
others since our last meeting? How did you respond? Have you encountered any
injustice to or oppression of others? Have you been able to work for justice
and shalom?
Evangelical: The Word-Centered Life
Has God provided an opportunity for you to share
your faith with someone since our last meeting? How did you respond? In what
ways have you encountered Christ in your reading of the Scriptures? How has the
Bible shaped the way you think and live?
Incarnational: The Sacramental Life:
In what ways have you been able to manifest the
presence of God through your daily work since our last meeting? How has God fed
and strengthened you through the ministry of word and sacrament?
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