Practicing the way course
The Practicing the Way Course is an on-ramp to spiritual formation, exploring what it means to follow Jesus and laying the foundation for a life of apprenticeship to him. We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. There is both a women's group and a group that is open to everyone. Click below to jump into the next available course!
How is this course structured?
This course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to be experienced in a group setting, with time set aside each week for personal reflection and practice.
Eight Sessions:
John Mark and other voices teaching on apprenticing under Jesus, spiritual formation, healing from sin, meeting God in pain, crafting a Rule of Life, living in community, and more.
Exercises:
Weekly practices and exercises to help integrate what you’ve learned into your everyday life.
Guided Conversation:
Prompts to reflect on your experience and process honestly in community.
Eight Sessions:
John Mark and other voices teaching on apprenticing under Jesus, spiritual formation, healing from sin, meeting God in pain, crafting a Rule of Life, living in community, and more.
Exercises:
Weekly practices and exercises to help integrate what you’ve learned into your everyday life.
Guided Conversation:
Prompts to reflect on your experience and process honestly in community.
What are the focuses for each session?
Session 1: Following Jesus
Session 2: Formation Part 1
Session 3: Formation Part 2
Session 4: The Practices
Session 5: Meeting God in the Pain & Suffering
Session 6: Healing from Sin
Session 7: Crafting a Rule of Life
Session 8: Life Together
Session 2: Formation Part 1
Session 3: Formation Part 2
Session 4: The Practices
Session 5: Meeting God in the Pain & Suffering
Session 6: Healing from Sin
Session 7: Crafting a Rule of Life
Session 8: Life Together
How often is this course available?
This course is on an 8-week rotation and will always be available to you! You can find this course on our Church Center App! We'd love to have you join us in this incredible next step in spiritual formation!
Practicing the way: the book
Author: John Mark Comer
"Practicing the Way is a vision for the future, shaped by the wisdom of the past. It’s an introduction to spiritual formation accessible to both beginners and lifelong followers of Jesus and a companion to the Practicing the Way Course. It offers theological substance, astute cultural insight, and practical wisdom for creating a Rule of Life in the modern age."
If you're interested in purchasing a copy of this book, click below!
"Practicing the Way is a vision for the future, shaped by the wisdom of the past. It’s an introduction to spiritual formation accessible to both beginners and lifelong followers of Jesus and a companion to the Practicing the Way Course. It offers theological substance, astute cultural insight, and practical wisdom for creating a Rule of Life in the modern age."
If you're interested in purchasing a copy of this book, click below!
the companion guide
The Companion Guide is designed to help you practice, reflect, and dialogue in community. You’ll find helpful supports like:
~ Tips to get the most out of the course
~ Exercises to help put each session into practice
~ Additional prayers and liturgies
~ Over 50 additional recommended resources
Free digital and print-at-home versions of the guide are provided when you sign up below!
~ Tips to get the most out of the course
~ Exercises to help put each session into practice
~ Additional prayers and liturgies
~ Over 50 additional recommended resources
Free digital and print-at-home versions of the guide are provided when you sign up below!
FINDING COMMUNITY AT CHURCH ON THE HILL
COTH Classes
Ready to go deeper? These are our core discipleship classes that will help you take your next step toward spiritual maturity and health.
Core Classes: Alpha, Bible Basics & the Practicing the Way Course
These classes are offered year-round, and you can jump in any time. We look forward to having you there!
Core Classes: Alpha, Bible Basics & the Practicing the Way Course
These classes are offered year-round, and you can jump in any time. We look forward to having you there!
Electives
Our "Electives" category includes groups of people who meet for a specific length of time to gain a deeper understanding, engage in rich conversation, and gain new insights into living a faithful life.
Through studying books of the Bible or a Bible-based curriculum and books, the "Electives" category includes groups that address the challenges of grief, financial management, sexual integrity, emotional health, and so much more.
Through studying books of the Bible or a Bible-based curriculum and books, the "Electives" category includes groups that address the challenges of grief, financial management, sexual integrity, emotional health, and so much more.
Life Groups
Life Groups create ongoing communities where people intentionally share their lives, grow spiritually together, and encourage each other through life's highs and lows.
Life Groups offer a variety of environments to begin or continue your discipleship journey.
Life Groups offer a variety of environments to begin or continue your discipleship journey.
Click below to see our full list of classes, electives, and life groups!
Baptism
Ready to take the next step?
The Bible says that all professing Christians should be baptized (Matthew 28:18-20). Whether you've been following Jesus for a long time and never got baptized or are a new Christian, we would be honored to baptize you!
If you are interested in learning more about baptisms and what that decision means for your life, please click below to email our office. We would love to connect with you and walk with you on this journey!
