SynopsisHow do you discover God's guidance for personal and congregational decisions? Explore paths to clarity in The Way of Discernment , a 10-week study for small groups. Who is this book designed for? People yearning to hear the Holy Spirit's guidance Individuals looking for direction in vocation or life changes Church leaders seeking clarity about their congregation's distinctive mission Christians searching for God's will in matters of belief, ethics, and faithful living Part of the Companions in Christ series, The Way of Discernment offers a biblical, theological, and practical framework for understanding the practice of discernment. Sessions include The Beckoning of Discernment The Heart of Discernment Fruit as Touchstones Core Identity as Touchstone Growing in the Gift In the Hard Places Communal Discernment: Beginnings Communal Discernment: Going Farther Elements of Perpetual Challenge The All-Encompassing Audience, The Way of Discernment Leader's Guide is also available. How do you discover God's guidance for personal and congregational decisions? Explore paths to clarity in The Way of Discernment, a 10-week study for small groups. Who is this book designed for? People yearning to hear the Holy Spirit's guidance Individuals looking for direction in vocation or life changes Church leaders seeking clarity about their congregation's distinctive mission Christians searching for God's will in matters of belief, ethics, and faithful living Part of the Companions in Christ series, The Way of Discernment offers a biblical, theological, and practical framework for understanding the practice of discernment. Sessions include The Beckoning of Discernment The Heart of Discernment Fruit as Touchstones Core Identity as Touchstone Growing in the Gift In the Hard Places Communal Discernment: Beginnings Communal Discernment: Going Farther Elements of Perpetual Challenge The All-Encompassing Audience, This 10-week study focuses on the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment for the individual, for congregations, or larger bodies of the church. It follows the familiar Companions in Christ format of a reading, daily exercises, and a weekly 2-hour small-group meeting. More of a journey in discernment than a how-to guide, this study gently leads to the prayerful path of a richer, wiser life both for individuals and the larger church. The Leader's Guide offers clear suggestions for the structure of meetings, leadership suggestions, and specific centering and guided prayers.Short copy:Discover the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment. For individuals, congregations, or larger bodies of the church. 10 weeks, There is an increasing sense of uncertainty in the world. The Way of Discernment offers participants a way to discover God's will in their lives both as individuals and as a community of God. Whether experienced as a simple desire to follow God's way, a deep longing, or a satisfaction when we find a fulfilling path, discernment beckons believers. This 10-week study focuses on the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment for the individual, congregations, or larger bodies of the church. It follows the familiar Companions in Christ format of a weekly reading, daily exercises, and a weekly 2-hour small-group meeting. More of a journey in discernment than a how-to guide, this study for groups gently leads to the prayerful path of a richer, wiser life both for individuals and the larger church. Also available is a Leader's Guide with clear suggestions for the structure of meetings, leadership suggestions, and specific entering and guided prayers.