For Adults
The Companions in Christ series for adults begins with the foundational 28-week resource. This resource guides participants through the original Companions in Christ small group experience.
Additional resources in "The Way of . . ." series build on the foundational resource. The foundational Companions experience takes groups through a journey of five parts, each lasting 5-6 weeks. Participants follow the same pattern each week—a weekly reading and five daily exercises followed by a two-hour group meeting. During the meeting, participants share their insights from the past week’s daily exercises, and then engage in a deeper exploration together.
The foundational 28-week resource includes a Leader’s Guide and a Participant’s Book. The Participant’s Book comes in two formats—a single volume or five individual volumes. Participants are encouraged to keep a journal or use a notebook to record additional thoughts.
The Companions in Christ 28-week journey
• Preparatory Meeting (1 week)
• Embracing the Journey: The Way of Christ (spiritual formation, 5 weeks)
- An exploration of spiritual formation as a journey toward wholeness and holiness, individually and in community, through the grace of God.
• Feeding on the Word: The Mind of Christ (scripture, 5 weeks) -
An introduction to several ways of meditating and praying with scripture.
• Deepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ (prayer, 6 weeks)
- A guided experience of various classic forms and styles of prayer.
• Responding to Our Call: The Work of Christ (vocation, 5 weeks) -
A presentation of gifts and call, giving ourselves to God in willing obedience, and receiving the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Exploring Spiritual Guidance: The Spirit of Christ (spiritual companionship, 5 weeks)
An overview of different ways of giving and receiving spiritual guidance from one-on-one relationships with a spiritual guide, to spiritual growth groups, to guidance in congregational life.
• Closing Retreat: Developing a Rule of Life (final week)
The Journey
What is Companions in Christ?
The Daily Routine
Exploring the Way Leader's Guide
Companions in Christ Leader’s Guide
Companions in Christ Participant’s Book in 1 Volume
Compañerismo en Cristo Guía del Líder
The Way of Prayer Leader's Guide
The Way of Discernment Leader's Guide
The Way of Scripture Leader’s Guide
The Way of Transforming Discipleship Leader’s Guide
