By Peter Feldmeier - The Developing Christian: Spiritual Growth Through the Life Cycle: 1st (first) Edition

by Peter Feldmeier

THE DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN integrates insights from the social sciences into both classical and modern approaches to spiritual development. The author suggests that finding convergences between human models of development and spirituality is a valuable exercise that can bring insight for self-understanding as well as pastoral ministry. He lays out the foundations for human and spiritual growth, taking into account the latest work from both social scientific and spiritual-theological disciplines. The bulk of the book addresses stages in the life cycle, from early childhood to elderhood, with each stage divided into human growth and spiritual growth. Finally, he integrates these two facets of growth, discovering that, while they converge, they cannot be completely aligned.

Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Nicky Uerling · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives a great synopsis of both human and faith development theories. It is a great introductory book on the subject.

[Gregory Booker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A required lesson guide gave a more technical read of spirituality.