Who We Are

A Group of ...

... likeminded Christ-following communities seeking to bring spiritual formation resources to our distinct geographic regions.  In the context of community, we gather spiritual directors and other soul care practitioners for the purpose of encouragement and taking care of one's own soul. We also collaborate and encourage one another in this mission.

Communities

Currently, we have Spiritual Formation Societies (SFS) in Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, and Washington. See below for links to those SFS communities. In addition, there is a group in one other area praying and discerning if God is leading them to offer a Spiritual Formation Society in their area.

Spiritual Formation Society ...

... started in 2024 and is a ministry of the Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona, which started in 2013. The SFS comes out of the desire for connection, encouragement, and empowerment of groups in other areas beyond Arizona.

Locations

Our Vision

Vision

Encourage, equip, and empower those who are interested to start SFSs in their local area. As communities are established, the work transitions to one of accountability, prayer, and collaboration.

Approach

Prayerful discernment and relational connection are at the center of the how and the what of Spiritual Formation Society. 

SFS Events/Announcements

Be Still

SFSAZ Annual Conference

Silent Retreat Guide

Monthly Gathering for Contemplative Prayer. ONLINE, led by Sheli Sloterbeek.


Location: register to receive the zoom link

7 AM Phoenix Time / 10 AM EST

8/28, 9/25, 10/30

More info/Register

Silent Retreat Guide

SFSAZ Annual Conference

Silent Retreat Guide

Awaken to the Love of God ... a 70 page book/journal with spiritual exercises, introduction to spending time in silence. etc.


Available on Amazon at 

GET BOOK

SFSAZ Annual Conference

SFSAZ Annual Conference

SFSAZ Annual Conference

Living Fully in an Age of Anxiety

Check back for more info ... Feb 20-21 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

A SIMPLE PAUSE

Giving You Moments to Simply be with God, Digitally

Our app is based off the traditional monastic practice of scripture reading, meditation, and prayer. It’s been practiced by some of the earliest church mothers and fathers, reformers, puritans, and modern-day Christ-followers of all streams, Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox alike.


An Addition, Not a Replacement

These ancient practices of prayer are not an exegetical or theological analysis of scripture, and are not meant to replace your devotional or bible study. Rather, A Simple Pause app should be a supplement to your daily rhythm. Think of it as a refreshing sip of time with Jesus in the midst of an ordinary day. We trust it will make your relationship with God richer.


Go here for more info and links to Google Play and the Apple Store.


SFS Video

hear from Director of the SFS, Ted Wueste

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