Casting a Vision
The Past and Future of Spiritual Formation
by Richard J. Foster
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Celebration of Discipline opens with the line, “Superficiality is the curse of our age.” It rings as true today as it did in 1978. The twenty-first century though has brought with it new challenges — namely the rise of distraction and narcissism due to technological advances. In this his last major talk, presented in essay form in this twenty-page booklet, Richard Foster helps Christians maneuver around modern landmines on the road of becoming more like Jesus.
Richard J. Foster is founder, past president, and current team member of Renovaré. He studied at George Fox College and received a Doctor of Pastoral Theology (D.Th.P.) from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor, taught at universities and seminaries, and spoken worldwide on spiritual formation. Author of over 60 articles and six books, including Celebration of Discipline, hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Richard continues to write on the spiritual life.
Format: Paperback
Length: 20 Pages
Publisher: Renovaré
2019 Renovaré
About the Author
Richard J. Foster is the innovative pioneer who reintroduced ancient spiritual resources to contemporary Christians, especially among evangelicals and other Protestants. The author of several bestselling books, including Celebration of Discipline and Streams of Living Water, he is the founder of Renovaré, an infrachurch movement committed to the renewal of the Church in all her multifaceted expressions. Having studied at George Fox University and Fuller Theological Seminary, Foster has served as a pastor and taught worldwide on spiritual formation. He and his wife, Carolynn, have two grown children, many grandchildren, and live near Denver, Colorado.