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A peek into what I’m studying…
December 16th, 2008

Posted by Chris

Some of you have asked about the doctoral program I’m completing.  The focus of the program is formational prayer.  This is a paper (12 pages or so) where I discuss 3 components of formational prayer.  It’s not a strict academic piece so it is reflective and may give insight into the program for those of you that asked.

formational prayer paper

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4 Responses to “A peek into what I’m studying…”

  1. Ted Smethers Says:

    Chris, read your paper. Kinda fast cause of the length and my impatience.

    Hope all is well with you and the family and your church.

    God Bless and may you have a very merry Christmas.

    Ted

  2. Chris Says:

    Thanks Ted

    All is “one step at a time” as they say :)

    Merry Christmas

  3. Sharmen Says:

    Chris,after reading your paper I wonder what is the difference between ‘formational prayer’ and ‘intercessory prayer’? I agree with understanding the wounding of the person for the greatest transformation to occur. Just some thoughts before turning in….

  4. Chris Says:

    I think the difference could best be described this was: Intercessory prayer is you carrying the emotion from the need for that person whether they know it or not as you pray. Formational prayer is about assisting them to position themselves in the presence of Jesus. Both have their place though.

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Welcome to my little part of the webbed world. I’m the senior pastor of Discovery Church (www.dcclive.com) and I have a spiritual counseling/direction and coaching ministry. At night I try to be a couch potato and entrepreneur but my young children won’t let it happen. From leadership rants to the beauty of my wife and 3 little girls expect this blog to be as paradoxical as my personality. Oh yeah, I’m speaking for myself on this blog and no one else.


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