The Practicing the Way Course Companion Guide: An Eight-Session Primer on Spiritual Formation

by John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way

Inspired by John Mark Comer’s New York Times bestseller Practicing the Way, this official companion to the Practicing the Way Course is an eight-session introduction to following Jesus in the modern era.

The Practicing the Way Course, available free online, is designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. This full-color companion guide helps you practice, reflect, and dialogue with your community as you walk through the Course together to experience real, lasting transformation. 

Inside, you’ll find resources

Helpful tips to get the most out of each session of the Course Supplemental resources to dive deeper after each session Real-life exercises to help put each session into practice Additional prayers and liturgies 

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Discipleship

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2024

About the author

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way, Live No Lies, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, God Has a Name, and three more. His podcasts, John Mark Comer Teachings and Rule of Life, have been ranked on top religion and spirituality podcast charts in the U.S. and U.K.

He's also the founder of Practicing the Way, a simple, beautiful way to integrate spiritual formation into your church or small group. After serving as the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly two decades, John Mark and his family now reside in California, where he serves as a teacher in residence at Vintage Church LA.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book and completed the companion guide with a small group of people. The author put so many things into words that I've often felt about Christians and the lack of formation. We went through this book and study at a slower pace, and we discussed weekly what we were all learning-- this book was a great one for discussion, but it also took all of us to a deeper level of vulnerability. In my own personal Christian journey this book convicted me of so, so many areas of growth

I will be re-reading this book again. And I will be re-evaluating my Rules for Life and taking my Spiritual Health Assessment on a regular basis.

[Arielle Thorpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this alongside watching the videos. in the future I think I would either read the PTW book, or watch the videos alongside this PTW workbook. I don’t think all 3 are necessary, because they all overlap and in a lot of ways are repetitive. This workbook was super practical though and has definitely transformed my rhythms of life in a lot of ways! This is best to do alongside community

[Madi Brown]

Loved!! Mostly the same content as the PTW book, but a great tool to walk through the book with some guidance on application. Videos that accompanied were also incredible and gave an alternative to reading for those who have a harder time with the book! I would say the book still has more content in it and is still worth the read!

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fantastic guide to the video course! Highly recommend for added contemplation and context. Beautifully written and highly transformative.

[McKayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing about me.. I love a workbook. Give me instructions in a nice font.