“Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us” (Ephesians 3:20 – King James Version) My genuine hope and primary purpose for the Ephesians 3:20 Faith Encouragement and Empowerment Blog is to assist all people of faith, regardless of your prism of experience, to grow spiritually toward unconditional self-acceptance and develop personally acquiring progressive integrity of belief and lifestyle. I pray you will discover your unique purpose in life. I further pray love, joy, peace, happiness and unreserved self-acceptance will be your constant companions. Practically speaking, this blog will help you see the proverbial glass in life as always half full rather than half empty. I desire you become an eternal optimist who truly believes that Almighty God can do anything that you ask or imagine.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Enhancing Personal Development and Spiritual Growth

What would you do to enhance your personal development and spiritual growth?


To more greatly achieve personal development and spiritual growth, I meet once per week with a senior (in age and experience) pastor who assists me in clarifying issues and discerning the will of God.  Daily, I practice spiritual disciplines detailed below.  I maintain a prayer journal.  I am a writer.  I desire to more consistently utilize continuing education leave.  Equally, I take annual vacation leave.  I research relevant conferences and training sessions that enable me to strengthen my talents and gifts.  I read a lot in a number of different areas. 


  • Daily practice of spiritual disciplines inclusive of self-evaluation, prayer, affirmation, meditation, Bible study, imaging and daily quiet item.
  • Adherence to a walking and exercise routine.
  • Reading.
  • Spiritual direction.
  • Continuing education courses
  • Conference attendance, specifically relating to spirituality, preaching, teaching, and church growth.
  • Writing.
  • Maintaining a prayer journal.
  • Membership clergy collegial group.
  • Practice of the Sabbath in which I will spend time with my wife and family.
  • Take full vacation leave annually.

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