A foundational study of the process of making space for the Holy Spirit’s work of transformation into the likeness of Christ. It introduces spiritual practices, grounded in the Holy Scriptures, that sustain and nurture a life-long pursuit of union with God. It will encourage the learner to understand and undergo the four step 1 ) process of 2) being transformed 3) into the image of Christ, 4) for the sake of others.

The course focuses attention on understanding the work of the enemy of God and Christians, and ways that church leaders may understand, identify and defeat Satan’s schemes through the power of Jesus Christ and practicing spiritual disciplines. A growing awareness of cosmic-level spiritual warfare has emerged in recent years as an important component of biblical Christian understanding and ministry. This course investigates biblical, theological, and practical dimensions of spiritual engagement and its relationship to fulfilling the mission of God.