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Growth John Ortberg

Growth By John Ortberg

Growth by John Ortberg


Summary

As part of the Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series, Growth sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can.

Growth Summary

Growth: Training vs. Trying by John Ortberg

What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That's exactly what God has in mind for you! You'll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can. It happens not by trying hard, but by training. By cultivating spiritual disciplines--Scripture meditation, prayer, solitude, endurance, loving others--you'll discover the joy of being transformed by Christ and the freedom of living each day sustained by his power. Leader's guide included!Growth group sessions are:Training to Live Like JesusThe Practice of Scripture MeditationThe Practice of SolitudeSimple PrayerThree Transforming PrayersThe Roundabout WayAnd the Greatest of These Is Love

About John Ortberg

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com. Judson Poling is coauthor of the Walking with God series and general editor of The Journey: A Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers.

Table of Contents

Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Ten Core Values for Spiritual Formation Growth: Training vs. Trying session one Training to Live Like Jesus session two The Practice of Scripture Meditation session three The Practice of Solitude session four Simple Prayer session five Three Transforming Prayers session six The Roundabout Way session seven And the Greatest of These Is Love Leader's Guide

Additional information

GOR012304151
9780310220756
0310220750
Growth: Training vs. Trying by John Ortberg
Used - Like New
Paperback
HarperChristian Resources
2000-09-11
144
Runner-up for Christian Book Award 2001
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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