Trinity Annual Conference

Spirituality & Discipleship

Timing of Module
In 2021 it was proposed that the Module be conducted online over two Saturdays:  June 19 and June 26.

Module Requirements
This module examines the basics of Christian spirituality and spiritual growth and the fundamentals of discipleship with the intent that course participants will learn to become more intentional in their growth as Christ’s disciples.
Being an introductory course in Spirituality and Discipleship, it can only point the way to further personal and corporate study, reflection and practice.

Course Assignments for LPL Candidates:

1. Pre-Course Preparation: Before attending the Course participants are to
   • Spend a period of time before God to reflect on how God has been at work in their lives, in their families and in their churches. They are then to discern how God has been leading them at this time of their lives. Participants are then to submit a personal reflection paper (not more than three pages) at the beginning of the course.  
   • Study the basic text for the course: Dallas Willard, The Great Omission – Reclaiming Jesus’ Essential Teachings on Discipleship.  Monarch Books, 2006, write a review of the book (about two pages) and  submit it at beginning of Course).
2. Attend all sessions of the Module on the appointed days
3. Post Course Assignments:  
   • Book Reviews: Choose any two of the following books and submit a review of about 600 words each:
     1. Gary Thomas, Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God.
     2. J. Oswald Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with God. Moody Press (Reprint Edition)
     3. David Watson, Discipleship. Hodder & Stoughton
     4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship. Macmillan Pub. Co.
     5. Keith R. Anderson & Randy D. Reese. Spiritual Mentoring – A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. IVP. 1999
     6. J. I. Packer. Rediscovering Holiness – Know the Fullness of Life with God.  Regal. 2009
     7. J. I. Packer, Keep In Step With The Spirit.  IVP.
     8. Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline – the Path to spiritual Growth. Hodder & Stoughton.
     9. Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart – Putting on the Character of Christ.IVP. 2002
     10. Bill Hull, The Complete Book of Discipleship,-- On Being and Making Followers of Christ. NAV Press, 2006
     11. Larry Crabb. Becoming a True Spiritual Community – A Profound View of What the Church Can Be.
     12. Janet O. Hagberg & Robert A. Guelich. The Critical Journey – Stages in the Life of Faith. Sheffield Pub. 2nd. Ed. 2004.
   • Submit a Reflection Paper: (of about 1,500 words) – writing direction will be given out at the Course.

19&26 Jun 2021

online 

Rev Dr Chew Tow Yow