The spiritual growth study is a book written annually for United Methodist Women which provides the entire United Methodist Church with a resource on diverse topics related to our journey following Jesus the Christ.
Spiritual growth is a combination of inspiration, knowledge, inner reflection and outward action. Vast knowledge is available to us through centuries of Christian scholarship. Prayer and worship are integral to spiritual growth and are woven into the accompanying study guide. God has special messages for each of us when we pause to listen. And, when we listen, God usually sends us into the world to serve "the least of these" as if they were Christ.
Topics range from a book of the Bible to an important spiritual issue such as suffering, historical church figures such as John Wesley or themes such as women in the New Testament. In all cases scripture is foundational for each study although we do not use a verse by verse approach as the only model.
The process for selecting a theme, authors for the book and study guide as well as publishing takes about seven years. Directors of the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church make the final decision about each theme. Staff then work to select an author, give them direction and feedback as they write and then edit the final book.
John Wesley
(1996-97)
Joshua
and the Land (1997-98)
The
Bible, Parts I and II (1998-2000)
Paul's Letters to the Corinthians (2000-2001)
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