Spiritual Formation at Prairie

Purpose

Prairie is deeply committed to spiritual growth as a core in 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 spiritual formation, but He desires a response of faith to His grace. This response includes passionate and deliberate involvement in avenues of growth.

Practically, Spiritual Formation at Prairie means that students are committed to:

Chapel
Our Community Gathers 
We purpose to edify each other and glorify God. Listen online.
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Spiritual Life Conferences
Campus Events
Growth and commitment are fed at events like Christian Life Week, and Global Connections Conference[more...
Days of Prayer
Seeking God Together
We schedule special opportunities to grow in understanding and practice of prayer.re...]

Classes
Called to be a Student
Faithfulness in study is a significant part of worshiping God. 
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IMPACT Groups
Weekly Small Groups
IMPACT Groups can serve as a critical context for developing disciples.
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Service
Hands On
Each student helps and prepares for a life of service while at Prairie.
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Restorative Community
Modeling Corrective Discipline
We respond biblically with both love and truth to restore and disciple those in sin.
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Congregational Life
The Body of Christ
Discern a local congregation and participate fully.
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In addition there are some optional opportunities for students such as Spiritual Retreats, Mission Trips, Counseling, and Leadership Development

Prairie Environment
The following describe Prairie’s approach to student involvement in these processes:

Christ-centered—A transformational relationship with the Lord Jesus is at the heart of the discipleship experience.

Biblical—The Bible is the authority for faith and practice.
Essential—Discipleship is an irreplaceable requirement for every student.

Intentional—You are expected to engage in the processes in order to grow deeper in knowing and loving God.
Integrated—Lordship includes every aspect of life: classroom, relationships, place of residence, and ministry.
Counter-cultural—The pursuit of godliness is contrary to popular culture; Following Jesus is radical.
Congregational—Your Prairie experience will involve participation in a local congregation.

Common Questions

What is spiritual formation (How does Prairie define spiritual formation)?
How does spiritual formation relate to education?
What are the student outcomes of spiritual formation? (Note them in this document)