What Others Have To Say

Dallas Willard
USC philosophy professor, author and speaker:
"The Alliance aims to be a coordinator and catalyst for many of the efforts supporting Christian spiritual formation going forward now and in the future. It is centered upon the development of robust Christ-likeness for every dimension of human existence. It seeks to promote routine and easy obedience to Christ from his character and power – in the heart, in the home and community, and in every place where human beings are called to exercise their responsibility for creative goodness in the Kingdom of God.”

Lyle SmithGraybeal
Vice-President of Publishing and Program Development/ Renovaré USA:
"For a number of years the modern Christian spiritual formation movement has needed an annual forum for motivating true believers, advocating to the skeptical or uninvolved, presenting the latest research and ideas, etc. What the Spiritual Formation Alliance is proposing addresses this deficiency. This will benefit Renovare significantly as well as other like-minded organizations, churches, and the movement generally. Plus, taking into account the local organizing that will be done connected with each event host site, local individuals and congregations will be challenged, motivated, and helped to make intentionality in Christian spiritual formation their foundational organizing principle. We are very much looking forward to partnering in this effort!"

Mindy Caliguire
President and Founder/Soul Care and
Director of Transformation Ministries/Willow Creek Association:
"I’ve been connected to the SFA since 2002 and one thing I really appreciate about them is their passion for building relationships. The care of your soul and mine depends on having a clear vision for what’s possible for life in the Kingdom. SFA coalesces voices and gatherings that reinforce this important message and provides practical ways to live it out."

Keplen Crabb
Executive Director/New Way Ministries:
"The spiritual formation movement has needed a unifier to establish clear definition and direction for Christians who thirst for Christ and becoming like Him. The Spiritual Formation Alliance seems to be the group leading this important movement as they help unite formation ministries to hopefully have maximum impact on the body of Christ."