The Art of Missional Spirituality: 31 Sacred Practices for Jesus Followers

As those actively responding to Jesus’ Great Commission, we often struggle to unite kingdom mission with knowing the King. Mission for God and intimacy with God can easily become compartmentalized and seem like competing jobs on our to-do list. In The Art of Missional Spirituality, experienced spiritual directors and church planters Jeremy and Monica Chambers break down this divide by sharing thirty-one practices designed to cultivate a vibrant and authentic spirituality that doesn’t draw you away from your neighbors but propels you into the lives of others and the needs of your city. Drawing on Scripture, the wisdom of the Christian tradition, and the authors’ own insights and experiences, this book will help you grow in your faith, discover fresh joy in living as a Jesus-follower, and become more fruitful in your everyday mission. Contents Foreword by Alan and Debra Hirsch 15 Both Mission and Spirituality 17 How to Read This Book 21 1. Journaling 23 2. Fasting and the Welcome Prayer 31 3. Solitude and Silence 39 4. Praying Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer 45 5. Contemplative Prayer 51 6. Studying Scripture 57 7. Soaking Prayer 63 8. Act of Kindness, Act of Generosity 69 9. Intercessory Prayer 73 10. Practicing His Presence 79 11. Worship Music 85 12. Nature 91 13. Praying the Hours 97 14. Gratitude103 15. Immersion in Ecclesiastes109 16. Modified Examen113 17. Three Readings119 18. Prayer of Recollection123 19. Listening to Others129 20. Breath Prayer and Centering Prayer135 Do not copy or distribute. © Jeremy Chambers and Monica Paredes Chambers 21. Secrecy141 22. Missional Sentness147 23. Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice153 24. Communion159 25. Spiritual Friendship165 26. Simplicity171 27. A Different Approach to Memorization177 28. Prayer for Enemies183 29. Forgiveness189 30. The Beloved Charter195 31. An Energizing Cycle201 Appendix 1: Fifty-Two Weeks of Missional Spirituality 207 Appendix 2: A Weekly Rhythm 211 Acknowledgments 215 Bibliography 217