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Spiritual Formation

What does it look like to grow intentionally in our spiritual lives, being formed day in and day out into the image of Christ? These spiritual formation resources dig into practical and theological aspects of growing spiritually, including spiritual practices you can try and wisdom for spiritual direction and mentoring. For even more, read articles from IVP authors on topics related to spiritual formation or browse books on personal growth and personality. 

Encounter God in the City: Onramps to Personal and Community Transformation, By Randy White
Encounter God in the City
Randy White
Presence-Centered Youth Ministry: Guiding Students into Spiritual Formation, By Mike King
Presence-Centered Youth Ministry
Mike King
From Head-Hunters to Church Planters: An Amazing Spiritual Awakening in Nagaland, By Paul Hattaway
From Head-Hunters to Church Planters
Paul Hattaway
Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry, By John Stott
Basic Christian Leadership
John Stott
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, By Ruth Haley Barton
Sacred Rhythms
Ruth Haley Barton
Resting Place: A Personal Guide to Spiritual Retreats, By Jane A. Rubietta
Resting Place
Jane A. Rubietta
Into the Region of Awe: Mysticism in C. S. Lewis, By David C. Downing
Into the Region of Awe
David C. Downing
The Soul Tells a Story: Engaging Creativity with Spirituality in the Writing Life, By Vinita Hampton Wright
The Soul Tells a Story
Vinita Hampton Wright
Perfecting Ourselves to Death: The Pursuit of Excellence and the Perils of Perfectionism, By Richard Winter
Perfecting Ourselves to Death
Richard Winter
Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest, By Lynne M. Baab
Sabbath Keeping
Lynne M. Baab
Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship Direction, By David G. Benner
Sacred Companions
David G. Benner
The Accountable Man: Pursuing Integrity Through Trust and Friendship, By Tom Eisenman
The Accountable Man
Tom L. Eisenman
Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices, Edited by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls
Edited by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
Hearing God's Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality, By Peter Adam
Hearing God's Words
Peter Adam
Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope, By Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Forgiving and Reconciling
Everett L. Worthington Jr.
The Smell of Sin: and the Fresh Air of Grace, By Don Everts
The Smell of Sin
Don Everts
The Garden of the Soul: Cultivating Your Spiritual Life, By Keri Wyatt Kent
The Garden of the Soul
Keri Wyatt Kent
God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos: Bringing Peace Home, By Keri Wyatt Kent
God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos
Keri Wyatt Kent
The Myth of Certainty: The Reflective Christian the Risk of Commitment, By Daniel Taylor
The Myth of Certainty
Daniel Taylor
Faith on the Edge: Daring to Follow Jesus, By Kevin Blue and Amy L. Brooke and Robbie F. Castleman and Bobby Gross and Jon Tran
Faith on the Edge
Kevin Blue and Amy L. Brooke and Robbie F. Castleman and Bobby Gross and Jon Tran
Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking Giving Direction, By Keith R. Anderson and Randy D. Reese
Spiritual Mentoring
Keith R. Anderson and Randy D. Reese
Listening to God in Times of Choice: The Art of Discerning God's Will, By Gordon T. Smith
Listening to God in Times of Choice
Gordon T. Smith
To Forgive Is Human: How to Put Your Past in the Past, By Michael E. McCullough and Steven J. Sandage and Everett L. Worthington Jr.
To Forgive Is Human
Michael E. McCullough and Steven J. Sandage and Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Inner Healing: A Handbook for Helping Yourself and Others, By Mike T. Flynn and Douglas H. Gregg
Inner Healing
Mike T. Flynn and Douglas H. Gregg
The Adventure: Putting Energy into Your Walk with God, By Gerald L. Sittser
The Adventure
Gerald L. Sittser