Spiritual Disciplines with Donald Whitney
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Donald S. Whitney, pastor, professor, and author of classics like Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Praying the Bible, and Family Worship for a special morning workshop on spiritual growth and building daily habits that help us draw closer to God.
Holiness isn’t something we wait around for, it’s something God calls us to actively pursue. But what does that look like in real life? In this workshop, Dr. Whitney will guide us through a clear, biblical path to spiritual maturity, teaching practical habits that help Christians grow in grace without falling into legalism or drifting into spiritual apathy.
This time together will focus on spiritual disciplines that shape the heart and deepen our walk with Christ:
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Absorbing and applying Scripture
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Developing a consistent life of prayer
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Engaging in worship, both personal and corporate
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Sharing the gospel through everyday evangelism
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Serving others with purpose and joy
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Practicing fasting, solitude, journaling, and more
Dr. Whitney’s teaching is pastoral and practical, rooted in Scripture and aimed at everyday believers who want to grow spiritually, not just know more. His wisdom, shaped by decades of ministry, will encourage and challenge you, no matter where you are in your walk with Christ.
Free and open to all. No registration needed.
Guests and Speakers
Dr. Donald S. Whitney
Guest Speaker
Dr. Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and holds the John H. Powell Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He previously served as Associate Dean and Professor of Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
An experienced pastor, Dr. Whitney served nearly 15 years as pastor of Glenfield Baptist Church in the Chicago area, and has invested over 24 years in pastoral ministry. He is also the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality.
A prolific author, his best-known works include Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Praying the Bible, and Family Worship—resources that have shaped countless believers and leaders in their spiritual walk.
Dr. Whitney serves as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
As the founder and director of The Center for Biblical Spirituality, Dr. Whitney is dedicated to helping believers grow in Christ through biblical spiritual disciplines. Previously he served as Professor of Spiritual Formation at Midwestern Seminary from 1995 to 2005, then as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean for the School of Theology at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY, from 2005 to 2024. Before his academic ministry, he pastored Glenfield Baptist Church in the Chicago area for nearly 15 years, serving in pastoral ministry for a total of 24 years.
He is the author of nine books on spirituality, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible, along with other resources designed to strengthen the Christian walk.
How do you do family worship?
Three syllables is all you have to remember, read, pray, sing. Read the Bible, pray together and sing together.