Attending Parishioners' Spiritual Growth

Why do so many congregations seem to lack real spiritual depth and insight? With the new demands on parish ministry, has parishioners' spiritual life been taken for granted or just given low priority? In this clarion call to tend to spiritual growth, Williamsen provides a much-needed resource for clergy. Discover how to assist your parishioners in their prayer and spiritual life as part of what you do now. Learn how individual spiritual growth can flow back into your congregation as a whole. Explore new ideas and practical approaches for using Christian education, worship, retreats, devotional guides, and church meetings as tools to achieve spiritual growth; spirituality gender differences; the importance of your own spiritual life; spiritually grounding lay leaders; encouraging spiritual friendships and study groups; and more.