Restoration Ministries offers hope, healing and wholistic growth in Jesus Christ. Caring for individuals, families, churches and organizations, we provide space to know and experience Christ's Holy Presence. We facilitate freedom, healing and wholeness and provide paths for spiritual growth and deeper communion with God by offering:

•Spiritual direction and soul care ministries
•Healing prayer sessions
•Resources for support and recovery at personal and/or family points of fracture
•Scripture and spirituality groups
•Retreats and retreat space where souls can find rest and renewal
•Collaborative ministries with the Church, local and at-large

September 2010

Stephanie Williams is on the pastoral staff at Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis where she lives in community with young women currently training for pastoral ministry.  Stephanie agreed to share with you her experience of spiritual direction and why she feels it is essential to her life in ministry.

There are a lot of things I have yet to learn as a young minister, but there is one thing I do know for sure when it comes to a life of leadership: If you are spiritually mentoring others, you must have a spiritual mentor yourself.

When I was in college and seminary, there were structures set up to provide such mentorship, but as I stepped into ministry, I realized quickly that I would need to make sure I was seeking out the spiritual support necessary to minister effectively and grow personally with the Lord. That is when I sought out spiritual direction through Restoration Ministries.

As I lead my congregation as well as the house of young women that I disciple, I have found that my regular meetings with my director are a vital part of my spiritual life. It is in those times that we work to discover the spiritual rhythms I need to minister well and with the passion for my relationship with Christ at the core of all I do.

I have realized that there are many things I can say to those that I disciple, but my actions are going to speak much louder than words. When the women who I live life with see the priority given to direction work in my life it speaks volumes to the priorities they are setting up in their own lives.

I believe that God can work through all things to bring healing to his people. I want to be a vessel to bringing that restoration to the world, and as I restore areas of my life with the help of a spiritual director, I know I am increasing my effectiveness to do just that.

Stephanie writes of her experience of spiritual direction. It is an invitation for you as well. Consider in your prayer whether God might be inviting this kind of "soul friend" relationship into your life as well.  Call 952-241-4150 for additional information.

Pastor Jean Leih

DEEP ROOTEDNESS RETREAT DAY: REGISTER NOW

We invite you to come and share in the day with us as we allow our roots to sink down deep into the soil of God’s love. The day will include time for scripture meditation, quiet reflection, creative expression, prayer and sharing in story and a meal together. Together we will notice God’s invitation to grow more deeply in Him.

Kim Isaak is currently completing her Master’s degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership through Spring Arbor University and she is trained in the ministry of Spiritual Direction. Also a wife, mother, friend, educator, and businesswoman, Kim seeks to attend to God’s presence in the ordinary and everyday, abiding in Christ’s love for her.

WHEN: Saturday, September 25 8:30-3:30
COST: $35.00
LOCATION: To be announced
REGISTER: To register online, click here.

GENESIS STUDY: A New Beginning
Shaped by the Word

This is an announcement for prior participants in the manuscript study of Genesis. Meeting on Tuesday nights, 7-9pm, at the offices of Restoration Ministries, sessions will resume on September 14. Facilitated by Marji Karjalahti, MDiv.

If you are interested in this class and have not been a prior participant, please let us know and we will consider offering a new class. Contact us at 952.241.4150 or email: info@restorationmn.org.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MINISTRY AVAILABLE

Restoration Ministries has a number of trained spiritual directors available to provide spiritual companionship in one-to-one sessions.The intention is to provide space and time to listen, notice and be attentive to God's invitations in one's life and journey, to foster a deeper relationship with God, and to cultivate noticing, discerning and responding to God's Holy Spirit.

Call to schedule an appointment at: 952.241.4150

EVENINGS OF LISTENING PRAYER
Every Wednesday: 7-9 pm
Join with us and others for evenings of LISTENING PRAYER. Framed in simple worship, Scripture and prayerful sharing, this space is provided for attentiveness to listening to God and others. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm. There is no registration nor cost. Anyone is welcome to come and experience this quiet, worshipful listening space.

Location: Restoration Ministry Center, 952.241.4150

Blessings,

Pastor Jean Leih

For your information and interest:

Dr. Glenn Myers on Christian Spirituality:
http://www.deepwellswithglennmyers.blogspot.com/

Pastor Jean Leih on integrating faith and life:
http://integratingfaithandlife.blogspot.com/

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