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Whether a simple desire to follow God’s way, a deep longing, or a satisfaction when we find a fulfilling path, discernment beckons believers. The eighth study in the Companions in Christ series, this ten week study focuses on the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment for the individual, congregations or larger bodies of the church. It follows the familiar Companions in Christ format of a weekly reading, daily exercises and a weekly two hour small group meeting. More of a journey in discernment than a how-to guide, this study for groups gently leads to the prayerful path of a richer, wiser life both for individuals and the larger church. Included with the participants guide is a leader’s guide with clear suggestions for the structure of meetings, leadership suggestions and specific centering and guided prayers.

Marjorie J. Thompson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She has served as director of the Pathways Center for Spiritual Leadership and as spiritual director to Companions in Christ, a program outgrowth of the Pathways initiative of The Upper Room. Companions in Christ is a series of small-group resources for spiritual formation in local congregations, suited to ecumenical use. Marjorie has exercised a ministry of teaching, writing, and spiritual guidance for many years.

Stephen V. Doughty served for over two decades in parish ministry and for ten years as the executive presbyter for the seventy-one congregations of Lake Michigan Presbytery. A regular contributor to Weavings, he is currently engaged in a full-time ministry of retreat leadership and writing. He and his wife, Jean, live in Otsego, Michigan.