Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation at Prairie

Purpose

Prairie is deeply committed to spiritual growth as a core component of your educational experience. The apostle Paul articulates the desire that Christ be formed in you (Gal. 4:19). This spiritual transformation process is centered in a relationship with the triune God. Within this relationship, the Holy Spirit directs a process of Christ being formed in you for the sake of God’s glory and the benefit of others.

Processes
Spiritual growth is rooted in and a result of God’s grace. God initiates and enables the process of spiritual formation, but He desires a human response of faith to His grace. This faith response includes passionate and deliberate involvement in the processes of growth.

These are the processes in which all Prairie students are required to be involved.

- IMPACT Groups
- Ministry Formation
 - Character Assessment / Development
- Congregational Life
- Corrective Discipline

In addition, there are optional opportunities such as:

- Spiritual Retreats
- House of Prayer
- Counseling
- Wellness Center
- Spiritual Direction

- Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Vocational Discernment
- Women’s Ministries

Prairie environment
 The following describe Prairie’s approach to student involvement in these processes.

  • Christ-centered—The Lord Jesus is the source of our spiritual life (Gal. 2:20). A transformational relationship to Him is at the heart of the discipleship experience.

  • Biblical—The Bible is the authority for faith and practice, including the discipleship process and practices.

  • Essential—Discipleship is an irreplaceable requirement for every student in every program.

  • Intentional—You are expected to engage in the intentional processes that are important to all believers for growing deeper in knowing and loving God.
  • Integrated—Apprenticeship to Jesus includes every aspect of life and thus discipleship is purposed to integrate into all your Prairie experiences including classroom, relationships, place of residence, and ministry.
  • Counter-cultural—The pursuit of God and godliness is contrary to popular North American culture. The commitment to be an apprentice of Jesus is radical.
  • Congregational—Discipleship must include involvement in Christ’s body. You are expected to be involved in a local congregation as you prepare to actively participate in the church after your Prairie experience

Common Questions:

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How does spiritual formation relate to education?
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