Essentials of Spiritual Maturity

This course inspires ministers to serve with strength and joy, shaping a life of spiritual depth while faithfully meeting the demands of ministry and family. It explores how Jesus fulfills God’s command to love others and how personal spiritual growth fuels effective service. Participants will gain a biblical vision for maturity, resilience, and the lifelong pursuit of a deep relationship with God. The course addresses challenges unique to church ministry, including spiritual fatigue, the weight of responsibility, and maintaining integrity in all areas of life. Through guided teaching and peer discussion, ministers will learn practical ways to cultivate spiritual disciplines, avoid burnout, and sustain a vibrant faith. With biblical foundations and shared wisdom, this course helps ministers embrace a path of growth that strengthens both their personal walk with God and their ability to serve others with wisdom, compassion, and endurance.

Time Commitment
3 weeks
1.5 hours class discussion weekly
2-3 hours preparatory reading, listening, and reflection weekly

Lessons
1. A Life With God
2. For Your Personal Health
3. For Others

Registration Notes

• This course is open to ministers and their wives.
• It can be taken as a pulpit team, or when there are enough individuals who've registered, a class will be scheduled.
• Suggested class size is 4:12 participants.
• The facilitator should be an elder or an ETR staff person.