What Is Spiritual Formation?

Spiritual Formation is the process that takes place in the believer, as the life of the Spirit of God transforms our spirit through deepening intimacy with the Trinity, changing our being from the inside out into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Spiritual formation also involves the believer’s intentional response to God in this transformation process. The goal of this process in the believer is the reflection of God’s glory in love.

What is Spiritual Formation Coaching?

Spiritual Formation Coaching is a relationship between a Christian coach and another person intended to help the other discover how to more fully and effectively cooperate with God in a specific facet of spiritual transformation toward increasing intimacy with the Trinity and greater responsiveness to the leading of the Holy Spirit. This is a safe relationship to explore ways in which you may want to more fully participate with God.

What is the difference in Spiritual Formation Coaching and other helping ministries?

Though they complement each other, each have significant differences.

A spiritual formation coach assists another in developing and implementing a spiritual growth plan.
A spiritual director's task is to facilitate open communication between the directee and God. They are both a prayerful companion and a co-listener for God's voice and movement in the story of the directee's life.
A pastoral counselor is usually a short term relationship to assist the client with various challenges/concerns/problems. They integrate spirituality, faith, and theology with psychotherapy to help people seeking assistance with personal, family, marital and faith issues.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, contact:
Nancy Bellamy
nancy@starrettefarmretreat.com
(336) 971-7275

Nancy Bellamy is an Ordained Chaplain, Lay Servant Leader with Clemmons United Methodist Church, Wesleyan Contemplative Order, and Starrette Farm Retreat. She is also a Certified Group Spiritual Director and a Spiritual Director in Training through Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation.