Assignment 2: Spiritual Formation Assessment Reflections
Instructions
After completing two spiritual formation assessments, you will write a 2–3-page reflection in which you summarize your thoughts on where you are currently at in your own spiritual formation and the patterns and practices that are meaningful to you personally.
1.
Assessment 1: Download the “Spiritual Inventory for MIN1007” document, print it out, and find a 30-60 minute period of time in which you can read Psalm 42, pray, and prayerfully evaluate your current spiritual growth in the areas on this brochure.
2.
Assessment 2: Download the “Spiritual Pathways Assessment” and then complete the assessment using the video based instructions at
https://groupleaders.org/spiritual-pathways-activity
. Once you complete the assessment, be sure to score your assessment. Finally, review the Spiritual Pathways Description document to understand which pathways to most connect with you personally.
Abiding in Christ
Instructions
· In your initial post, use approximately 250 words and include at least one specific citation in order to receive full credit.
· In your replies, include scholarly questions, additional examples or counterexamples, and/or additional connections to assigned course materials.
Questions
1.
Based on your reading of Chapter 1 in the Smith text, what does it mean to “abide in Christ”?
2.
Why is “abiding in Christ” central to God’s mission and not just “saving lost souls”?