Formational Conversations with Friends
We warmly invite you to an evening conversation among friends centered on spiritual formation—its challenges, its invitations, and the practices that help sustain a lifelong apprenticeship with Jesus.
Together, we will explore the theme: Portals & Barriers to Spiritual Formation
Drawing from shared experience in ministry, leadership, and spiritual direction, this gathering will create space to reflect honestly on what hinders formation—and what opens us more deeply to growth, faithfulness, and flourishing.
As Eugene Peterson once wrote, perseverance in the Christian life is rarely opposed only by external forces; more often, it is shaped by the internal struggles of vision, energy, and trust. This evening is an invitation to slow down, listen well, and learn together.
Conversation Partners
You’ll be joined by a group of trusted leaders and practitioners, including:
- Jim Matthies – Pastor of Formission, Common Ground Midtown
- Jeff Reichanadter – Formation and Leadership Development Pastor, The Creek Church
- Brandon Shields – Director of Church Formation for Practicing the Way, founding pastor of Soma Midtown Church
- Beth A. Booram – Co-founder of Fall Creek Abbey, spiritual director, author, and retreat facilitator
- Rob Loane – President, VantagePoint3, co-author of Deep Mentoring: Guiding Others on Their Leadership Journey (IVP, 2012)
This evening is open to anyone—especially ministry leaders, pastors, spiritual directors, and formation-minded practitioners—who care deeply about cultivating mature, resilient faith in themselves and others.
The event is free. Dessert & light refreshments will be served.
👉 Reserve your spot here
Note: This gathering takes place the same weekend as The Journey Leader’s Retreat & Facilitator Training in Indianapolis, hosted by VantagePoint3.