Christian Spiritual Formation – An Integrated Approach for Personal and Relational Wholeness

Diane J. Chandler (PhD, Regent University) is associate professor at the Regent University School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she teaches courses in the areas of spiritual formation and Christian leadership development. Her publications focus on issues of pastor care and women in leadership, including contributions to the books Fundamentals of Leadership: Contemporary Readings and When Leadership Goes Wrong.

List of Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction

2 The Birthplace of Christian Spiritual Formation: The Imago Dei

3 The Love of God: The Starting Place

4 Spirit: Our Faith

5 Emotions: Our Feelings

6 Relationships: Our Social Connectedness

7 Intellect: Our Minds

8 Vocation: Our Life Purpose and Calling

9 Physical Health: Our Bodies

10 Stewardship: Our Resources

11 Formation Synthesis: Our Ethical Living

12 Christian Spiritual Formation Summary

Notes

Subject Index

Author Index

Scripture Index

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