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The Closing of the Christian Mind
     The Unexamined Life Syndrome
     Biblical and Theological Illiteracy
     A Loss of Connection Between Faith and Life
     Rampant Individualism

Spiritual Growth and Renewal
     The Congregation: A Center for Practical Theological Discourse
     Life Experiences as a Place to Begin
     Formation of the Laity for Ministry
     Empowering Congregants...Renewing the Congregation

A Strategy for Vitality
     Process
     Spiritual Autobiography
          Spiritual Autobiography: Method One
          Spiritual Autobiography: Method Two
     Journaling
          Journaling: Materials
          Journaling: Motivation
          Journaling: Methods
     Devotional Resources
          Devotional Resources: Reflective Queries
     Theological Resources and Discussion
     Preparation
     Group Management
     Opening Event

Connecting in a Disconnected World
     The Ministry Experience Report (MER)
          The Ministry Experience Report (MER): Model A
          The Ministry Experience Report (MER): Model B
          The Ministry Experience Report (MER): Example 1
          The Ministry Experience Report (MER): Example 2
     Format
     What Has Been Learned?
     Evaluation
          Evaluation: Nine Quick Reflections for Evaluation

Responding to a New Generation of Christian Seeker

Appendices
     Appendix A: A Spiritual Autobiography
     Appendix B: A Letter of Invitation (Example)
     Appendix C: Ministry Experience Reports (Example 1)
     Appendix C: Ministry Experience Reports (Example 2)

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