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Book Review: Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice
Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice is an edited Christian spirituality book from IVP Academic, compiled by John H. Coe and Kyle C. Strobel. It explores how contemplative spirituality fits within evangelical theology and practice, arguing that contemplation is a deeply biblical, historically Protestant way of life with God rather than an exotic or suspect import. Key Facts: Edit
Mark Hausfeld
2 days ago2 min read


Spiritual Direction: Earn Your Certificate in Spiritual Direction
In a ministry landscape marked by increasing demands, complexity, and fatigue, spiritual direction offers a sacred, steadying space. It is a place of holy listening—where ministers, missionaries, and believers learn to attend to the voice and movement of God in their lives. The Certificate in Spiritual Direction, a collaborative program between the Institute for Ministerial Wholeness and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary , is designed to equip Christian leaders with
Mark Hausfeld
2 days ago1 min read


Why Becoming a Spiritual Director Transforms Lives: Ours and Others
Dr. Mark Hausfeld, Director of the Institute for Ministerial Wholeness Becoming a spiritual director is more than learning to guide others in prayer—it is entering a lifelong journey of transformation. It is not simply acquiring skills, mastering questions, or understanding classic spiritual writers. At its heart, spiritual direction is about becoming a certain kind of person: one who listens deeply, discerns carefully, and walks humbly with God and others. In the sacred spac
Mark Hausfeld
5 days ago2 min read


Book Review: The Body Teaches the Soul
By Justin Whitmel Earley — Zondervan, 2025 In an age of chronic busyness and digital overwhelm, it’s easy to understand spiritual life as something that happens only in the mind or heart—when in fact, our bodies are deeply involved in how we connect with God, others, and our own souls. In The Body Teaches the Soul , author and speaker Justin Whitmel Earley offers a deeply engaging and biblically grounded invitation to recognize how everyday habits shape not just our physical
Mark Hausfeld
Feb 12 min read
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