The Service Practice by New York Times-bestselling author John Mark Comer and Practicing the Way guides readers through one of nine core practices that form a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world. Discover the freedom and joy paradoxically found in service to others.
In a world where self-interest too often takes precedence, service is a defining characteristic of those who apprentice under Jesus. The Service Practice offers a practical, accessible approach to integrating service to others into your daily life. To be used in conjunction with engaging online video content, this guide offers exercises, reflection and discussion questions, and guided readings across four sessions.
This course guide will help you experience the power of a neglected discipline as you learn to:
• Embrace a lifestyle of love and acting on behalf of others, following the example of Jesus
• Imitate the radical availability of Jesus and reframe interruptions as invitations
• Value community engagement and notice the needs of others around you
• Practice intentional acts of service where you are, starting today, in your everyday life
Discover how a life of service can lead to a transformed heart, meaningful connections with others, and a deepened sense of purpose. John Mark Comer is the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, a teacher and writer with Practicing the Way, and the New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including Practicing the Way, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and Live No Lies.
Practicing the Way is a nonprofit that creates spiritual formation resources for churches and small groups learning how to become apprentices of the Way of Jesus. We believe one of the greatest needs of our time is for people to discover how to become lifelong disciples of Jesus. To that end, we help people learn how to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did through the practices and rhythms he and his earliest followers lived by.
