A mentor-guided “learning-by-doing” experiences in Christian devotional practices; offered in eight sessions over twelve weeks in April to June 2013. Held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tauranga, New Zealand, and facilitated by mentor-teacher Pastor John Douglas.

1. Shaping Spiritual
Practice Program
About Shaping Spiritual Practice Program (SSPP) . . .
 Mentor-guided “learning-by-doing” experiences in devotional practices
 Eight sessions over twelve weeks
 Facilitated by mentor-teacher John Douglas*
As a participant in the programme you will . . .
 Explore a biblical and practical base for personal spiritual growth
 Assess the nature and current status of your own devotional spirituality
and aspirations
 Engage opportunities for personal coaching and take part with others in
the seminar’s sessions
 Identify, choose, experiment in practicing spiritual disciplines most
appropriate to nurturing and developing your own Christian spirituality
 Engage during the week in times of personal reading, meditation, prayer
and spiritual reflection by using the seminar’s supportive resources
 Build up a supportive framework or “Rule of Life” in practicing spiritual
disciplines, ongoing personal growth, and life with other persons in their
“world.”
Commencing on Thursday 18th April @ BBC this seminar of eight sessions
over twelve weeks can be undertaken in one of two session choices . . .
Daytime - 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm, or
Evening – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
All programme participants will be provided with a workbook to . . .
1) support their session related activity,
2) assist their daily/weekly spiritual exercises and activity, and
3) Make available optional supplementary reading/activity resources.
In addition, a website will operate for participant’ support in shaping Christian
spiritual practices
John C Douglas
Programme mentor/teacher
Contact: john@bethlehem.org.nz
*John, an associate pastor @ BBC; is a gifted mentor, spiritual director, and pastoral-theologian