Practice makes permanent.

We are apprentices in training and the way we train is through the practices we embrace.

We need good practices because we are already being formed whether intentionally or unintentionally!

Unintentional formation
- Stories we believe
- By habits
- Relationships
- Environment
- Over time through experiences

Intentional formation
- Teaching
- Practices
- Community
- The Holy Spirit
- Over time
- Through suffering

Jesus modeled 6 foundational priorities:
- Full dependence on the Holy Spirit
- The centrality of prayer in His life and ministry
- The importance of obedience to his fathers will
- God’s word as central to his life and ministry
- The pattern of exalting His Father in every area of life
- Intentional relationships of love and integrity throughout His life

Next steps
- Reading: Practicing the Way pages 118-155
- Formation Audit on our website or in the companion guide, if not completed yet
- Intentional Spiritual Formation - place yourself in a position to practice what Jesus does (Scripture, prayer, dependence on Holy Spirit, doing the Father's will, prioritizing relationships)