2023 Newim Fuller Formation Group
Retreat Dates:
Virtual Retreat (August 17-18, 2023)
Aug. 17: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Aug. 18: 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (PST)
The Springs Retreat (Nov. 8-10, 2023)
The Springs Retreat (April 17-19, 2024)
Virtual Retreat (May 30-31, 2024)
May 30: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 31: 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Group Photo at Virtual Retreat, August 17-18, 2023
Betsy Sanford, Gena Larsen, Holly Kalton, Janet Lee Royal, Luann Budd
Rachel Dutcher, Betsy Stowe, Shannon Hoffert, Jill Austin, Vanessa Bartlett
Christy Wold, Heidi Glynn, Traci Martin, Audrey Holifield, Patricia Arp
Cathy Seo, Jen Wisselink, June Chambliss Turner, Megan Peipgrass, Kristin Isaac
Scottie Rice, Ruth Cramer, Lindsay Baldwin, Erin Ammesmaki, Cindy Switzer
Link to the Chat Room - click on Welcome; Video - How to use the Fuller Chat Room
Links to Learn More about the Public Reading of Scripture
PRS App (Public Reading of Scripture) This is the most immersive version with sound effects and a soundtrack. Dramatic readings in the new King James version and the new living translation.
Streetlights Audio – modern music, dramatic reading, New Living Translation (NLT)
Her.Bible – ethnically diverse women. NLT. Published by CRU. Has an app.
YouVersion, Bible Gateway, Bible.Org – many translations - less dramatic
Links to Brian Wallace’s Videos shown at Retreat 1:
“Introduction to Fuller Formation Groups” (18 min)
Link to the Weekly Fuller Lessons
For Further Study
Fuller’s Spiritual Formation Certificate Program Reading List
Christian Spiritual Formation, Diane Chandler
The Critical Journey, Janet Hagberg
Our Unforming, Cindy Lee
The Leaders Journey, Herrington, Creech, Taylor
Books/Articles by Topic
Listening
Hearing God - Developing a Conversational Relationship with God, Dallas Willard
Holy Listening - The Art of Spiritual Direction, Margaret Guenther
Soul Feast - An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, Marjorie Thompson
Call
Called—The Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today, Mark Labberton (President of Fuller Seminary)
Lament
Lamenting and God’s Lovingkindness (hesed): A study of the lives of Job, Dave and Jeremiah, Buzz Huget.
Additional Online Resources
https://dwillard.org/articles/spiritual-formation-what-it-is-and-how-it-is-done
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-known-podcast/id1556261828?i=1000516060392
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/lev-heart/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZFulbBMGnM
https://firstnationsversion.com/book/first-nations-version/