Spirtual Formation Program
"There are no words to express the depth of blessing that is Grace Institute. I am overwhelmed and awed by the work of the Holy Spirit in this place. I wish every Christian could have an experience like this. Thank you for using your gifts in service to God and the body of Christ"
-Female Pastor
Session Themes
Grace-Centered Spirituality
July 31-August 2, 2009 (F-S)
Attention to the Word:
Meditation on the Bible, the Word in Music
November 8-10, 2009 (S-T)
Symbols and Sacraments
February 5-7, 2010 (F-S)
Worship and Spiritual Formation
May 2-4, 2010 (S-T)
Contemplative Prayer:
Icons, Jesus Prayer
August 13-15, 2010 (F-S)
Discernment
November 7-9, 2010 (S-T)
Spirituality and Service in the World
February 11-13, 2011 (S-T)
Spirituality and Evangelism
May 1-3, 2011 (S-T)
Presenters
- Bradley Hanson, author, A Graceful Life: Lutheran spirituality for Today
- Ginger Anderson-Larson, spiritual director, Wartburg Seminary
- Mary Preus and Tom Witt, musicians
- Laura Gentry, artist and pastor
- Susan Briehl, author and preacher
- Marty Haugen, composer
- Fr. Semion, Orthodox abbot, St. Isaac of Syria Skete
- Fr. Theodore, senior iconographer, St. Isaac of Syria Skete
- E. Louise Williams, Lutheran Deaconess Association
- Heidi Neumark, pastor
- Maxine Washington, pastor
- Craig Nessan, dean, Wartburg Seminary