Spiritual Disciplines Education Series


Distraction and superficiality are the primary spiritual problems of our age blocking us from discerning the voice of God. The Psalms remind us that “Deep calls to deep…” (Ps 42:7) and in the Spiritual Disciplines we are called to move beyond surface living to the depths. While the Disciplines earn us nothing in the economy of God (Eph. 2:89) – they place us before God so he can transform us in the inner person to one characterized by peace, joy, and freedom.


Spiritual Disciplines are best learned and practiced in community – even those considered inward disciplines. Join the Discipleship Team as we present the Spiritual Disciplines education series starting September 24, 2025. While some of the Disciplines sound exciting – Celebration, for example, some are intimidating (Fasting, anyone???) or darn right offensive (Submission? YIKES!). Put your preconceived notions aside and prayerfully join us with an open mind. Joy is a keynote of all the Disciplines – moving us from self-interest and fear to an inner spirit freedom and intimate life with God.


Class materials and discussion are based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster. (Book not necessary for class participation.) Classes stand alone, but participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.


  • Class meets Wednesdays 7-8:30p, 9/24/25 – 1/21/26 (with time off for the Holidays).
  • No sign up necessary. Bring your Bible and a notebook. 


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  • Meditation  - Sept. 24

    Who knew that as Christians we can meditate! We don’t meditate to empty our minds, but to fill them with God’s word, works, deeds, laws, and more.


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  • Prayer  - Oct. 1

    Prayer brings us into the deepest and highest work of the human spirit – to pray is to change our minds to God’s thoughts, desires, loves, and will.

  • Fasting  - Oct. 8

    In fasting we center on God alone as we are reminded that we don’t live on bread alone, but “by every word that comes from the mouth of God”. (Mt. 4:4)

  • Study  - Oct. 15

    In study we focus on the renewal of our minds to think the things of God through the Bible, other books, and the observation of nature, events, and actions.

  • Simplicity  - Oct. 22

    Simplicity balances out what we receive from God as a gift and enjoy in this physical world with freely sharing with others.

  • Solitude  - Oct. 29

    Solitude is more a state of the mind and heart than a place and balances with times of fellowship. Solitude is not possible without inner silence to be able to see and hear the things of God.

  • Submission  - Nov. 5

    The biblical view of submission is to value other people over ourselves for their eternal good. Submission is evidence of a cross-life Jesus lived and propels us into deep dependence on the Holy Spirit.

  • Service  - Nov. 12

    As we move into a servant mindset (through service), the grace of humility is worked into our lives as we realize our total dependence on God. We become available and vulnerable to do the work God calls us to do.

  • Confession  - Nov. 19

    At the heart of God is the desire to give and to forgive. Confession involves an objective change in our relationship with God and a subjective change in us – a healing and transforming work of the inner spirit.

  • Worship  - Jan. 7

    It is God who seeks, draws, and persuades, and worship is our response to God. We worship God because of who he is and what he has done.

  • Guidance  - Jan. 14

    God guides individuals, but he also guides groups of people and instructs individuals through group experience. This leads to a unity in direction guided by the Spirit.

  • Celebration  - Jan. 21

    Joy comes in obedience to Christ, which leads to celebration. Celebration is central to all the disciplines, where we set our minds on the higher things of life in Christ.