Cultivating a Rule of Life
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This workshop is being offered twice.
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6 – 9 PM EST
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 12 – 3 PM EST
Ancient Christian Wisdom for Flourishing Today: Cultivate a Rule of Life in this Three-Hour Virtual Workshop from Renovaré
The spiritual life is a journey, not a sprint. How do we sustain a deep, transformative friendship with God over the long haul? How do we, in Eugene Peterson’s words, cultivate a long obedience in the same direction?
For centuries, Christians have turned to a Rule of Life — a framework for following Christ that has helped a wide variety of Christian communities to sustain and deepen their life with God.
In this interactive workshop, we will:
- explore the origins of a Rule of Life, savoring St. Benedict’s enduring insights,
- begin (or update) your own living “Rule” — a plan that evolves with you in different seasons of life, and
- have a live conversation about how this could work in congregational life.
By the time you leave, you’ll have everything you need to begin the rhythms of your Rule and to introduce the concept to your church family.
Jonathan R. Bailey
Jonathan R. Bailey is the co-founder of Dwell, an audio Bible app helping people rediscover the ancient practice of listening to scripture. He is the author of Dwelling in Christ: Discover the Threefold Path of Spiritual Transformation, a forthcoming book with IVP. He writes Three Weekly Lights, a Substack newsletter that helps readers participate more deeply in their transformation. He also serves on the Board and Ministry Team at Renovaré. Jonathan lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife, Kori, and their three children.
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