Hi Reader, What if there’s a way to grow spiritually without adding more to your plate? In a few days, we're gathering 30+ teachers for the EnneaSummit Spiritual Formation. It's beautiful. It's deep. And yes, it could easily become overwhelming. Here's a radical idea for our hyper-speed, productivity-obsessed culture: what if you approached the EnneaSummit like a contemplative practice instead of another item on your spiritual to-do list? Let me explain. In Jesus’ entire earthly ministry, he never seemed to be in a rush. He walked everywhere. He took time with people. He regularly withdrew to quiet places. There’s something profound there about the pace of transformation. Which brings me to the All Access Pass and why I believe it’s actually a far better way to experience this summit. The Upside-Down Way to Experience the EnneaSummitThe desert fathers and mothers knew something we modern folks often forget: formation happens in the slow spaces. In the quiet. In the margin. They had a practice called lectio divina – this beautiful, contemplative way of reading scripture where you sit with a small portion of text and let it read you. They knew that going slower leads to deeper transformation. What if we approached the summit teachings that way? With the All Access Pass, you get lifetime access to all the sessions. So you can:
Think of it less like binge-watching Netflix and more like savoring a delicious meal with close friends. Imagine this: You listen to a talk, pause to reflect, and write down the question God places on your heart. You carry that question into your week, letting it guide your prayers and shape your actions. That’s the beauty of the All Access Pass. It allows you to move at the unhurried pace of transformation. Less like cramming for an exam and more like apprenticing yourself to wisdom. Here's what becomes possible:
🎟️ Yes, I Want to Take the Slow Path with the All Access Pass 🎟️ I've noticed something peculiar in our modern Christian culture: we often approach spiritual growth like optimizing a workflow. But the kingdom of God, as Jesus taught, is like a seed growing – slowly, organically, often imperceptibly. The All Access Pass is your invitation to that kind of growth. No rush. No pressure. Just steady, faithful presence with teachings that can reshape your spiritual life. Here's a question worth sitting with: How might your relationship with God deepen if you approached spiritual growth like a slow walk rather than a sprint? Warmly, Matt Rhodes P. S. Remember, true formation happens in God's timing, not according to a schedule. Align with that natural rhythm of spiritual growth with the EnneaSummit: Spiritual Formation All Access Pass. |
Hi Reader, You’re already doing all the right things—praying, reading your Bible, serving faithfully, and attending church. Yet, deep down, do you still feel unfulfilled or unsure how to grow spiritually? What if the answer wasn’t about doing more but about finding a path that aligns with who God made you to be? ✨ Welcome to the EnneaSummit: Spiritual Formation ✨ This four-day virtual event, happening February 4–7, is designed to help you uncover a spiritual growth path that is as unique as...
Hi Reader, What if growing in your faith could also help others in a time of urgent need? Jesus’ parables challenge us to live out the values of God’s kingdom, such as compassion, generosity, and love for our neighbors. Last week Jan Johnson was at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center with the School of Kingdom Living cohort when we hosted our webinar Jesus, the Genius Teacher. An hour after our webinar, the campus had to be evacuated due to the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Unfortunately, the retreat...
Hi Reader, What does it mean to live in God’s upside-down kingdom? Jesus often spoke of a world where the last are first, humility is strength, and treasures are found in unexpected places. These ideas challenge the way we naturally see and live life. To help us understand, He told parables—simple stories packed with profound meaning. Yet, even today, many of us wrestle with how to align our lives with the radical values these stories reveal. That’s why Jan Johnson and I created How the...