The Resilient Pastor 40 | John Mark Comer on Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
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Jan 16, 2024 
John Mark Comer, founding pastor of Bridgetown Church, discusses the limitations of a Sunday-centric model of discipleship, the power of a rule of life, and the importance of contemplative prayer, confession, and intentional experiences of suffering in spiritual formation.
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Difference Between Discipleship and Formation
- Discipleship is relational, focusing on walking alongside Jesus and others together.
- Spiritual formation involves spiritual disciplines practiced within community contexts.
Discipleship vs. Formation Focus
- Discipleship often implies personal effort, while formation emphasizes the Spirit's transformative work.
- Formation highlights communion with God beyond mere self-improvement efforts.
Three Components of Formation
- Effective spiritual formation includes learning, practicing disciplines, and shared life within community.
- This triad formed the basis of a timeless church formation framework usable today.