Below is a list of helpful websites and blogs.
Institute Of Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/isf-lect-pre/
Excellent audio lectures from professor and director John Coe. Covers subjects such as why we still sin, when God is far away, dark nights, and putting on Christ. Highly recommended.
Satisfaction Through Christ, http://www.satisfactionthroughchrist.com/
This website has helpful blog posts focusing on encouraging women, especially in the area of parenting, marriage, adoption and homemaking. The site states that it is about “teaching and encouraging women to center their lives on our Saviour” and “absorbing, obeying, and sharing his commands for a godly life.” The writing is insightful, avoids cliche, and passionate about truly following Jesus.
Leadership Transformations with Steve Macchia, http://www.leadershiptransformations.org/
Their mission is “For local churches and Christian organizations to be filled with leaders who place spiritual formation, discernment and renewal above all other leadership priorities.” This ministry offers spiritual formation resources especially for leaders, spiritual direction training, spiritual formation retreats and free resources for general spiritual formation.
Unhurried Living with Alan Fadling, http://unhurriedliving.com/
This ministry emphasizes slowing down and managing your time to maximize spiritual growth and includes a blog from author Alan Fadling (An Unhurried Life, IVP). The description from the website is: “Great leadership begins on the inside, in your soul. Learning healthy patterns of rest and work can transform your leadership—your daily influence. Genuine productivity is doing the good work God actually prepares for you in a given day. Slow down and envision a life of rich fruitfulness, of true productivity.” This ministry offers retreats and other resources for a wise spiritual lifestyle in Christ.
New Way Ministries with Larry Crabb, http://www.newwayministries.org/
Larry Crabb is a Christian psychologist who discovered spiritual formation many years ago and has written some excellent books on spiritual growth over the years. He has a strong emphasis on soul care and his book Soul Talk is highly recommended for developing deep relationships. Other books include Inside Out, Connecting, Shattered Dreams, Fully Alive, and Becoming a True Spiritual Community. He also has an excellent spiritual direction training program. He has courses on soul care you can take online for free or for credit at Our Daily Bread Christian University.
Potter’s Inn, https://www.pottersinn.com/
This ministry focuses on doing soul care for leaders through retreats in Colorado. Check them out if you are interested in a retreat. There are also many other ministries offering spiritual life retreats throughout the country.
Renovare Ministries, founder Richard Foster, https://renovare.org/
As author of Celebration of Discipline in the 70’s Richard Foster is one of pioneers of the modern spiritual formation movement. Renovare is the ministry he developed and it is probably the biggest spiritual formation ministry in America, perhaps even worldwide. The site includes many resources including links to books, articles, blogs, group resources, and a podcast. The Renovare ministry sponsors conferences, retreats, and a covenant community. Definitely make a visit.