Post on 17-Dec-2015
Pete Scazzero
Eagles Leadership Conference – Sabah 2012
Emotionally HealthySpirituality
Though an army beseige me,
my heart will not fail.
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident
One thing I ask of the Lord,
this only do I seek
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to seek Him in His temple. © Pete and Geri Scazzero 2012
Ps. 27:3-4
I. The Great Challenge Before Us
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I. The Great Challenge Before Us
1. Church almost indistinguishable from the world
2. People in our churches not experiencing deep transformation.
3. The “emotional intelligence” of our people inside church is not any different from those outside.
4. The marriage institution is deteriorating in North America and beyond.
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5. Most people (even leaders) not deeply in Scripture and prayer.
6. Church not effectively transforming society/culture.
7. Church leadership remains violent leader’s soul and family
8. Social media and new technologies are profoundly changing our capacity for deep personal relationship with Jesus and other people. © Pete and Geri Scazzero 2012
I. The Great Challenge Before Us
II. Journey of Four Conversions
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Journey of Four Conversions
# 1. Becoming a Christian
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Iceberg ModelWhat Lies Beneath The Surface
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Emotional Health and
Spiritual Maturity are
Inseparable
It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.
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#2. Emotional Health
Journey of Four Conversions…
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Different Parts/Components of Who We Are
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As Goes the Leader’s Marriage, So Goes the Church
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery –but I am talking about Christ and the church.
Ephesians 5:31-32
(Cultivating a Deep Interior Life Anchored in the Love of God)
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#3. Contemplative Spirituality
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He (Jesus) came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.“
(Luke 10:38-42)© Pete and Geri Scazzero 2012
Martha – Active, working for Jesus, but missing Him.
Mary – Sitting at the Lord’s feet in contemplation Knowing Jesus, being with Jesus.
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Balancing Activity and Contemplation
Contemplation(Being with God) Activity
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Activity
Your Life
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Contemplation(Being with God)
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#4. Slowing Down to Lead with Integrity
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Pretend Self
Solid Self
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Solid Self and Pretend Self
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Components
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Invitation to a Radical Journey with Christ
Next Steps
1. Begin the Journey and Engage the Message
2. Process Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in Small Group
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3. Emotionally Healthy Skills Curriculum
4. Stay Connected (Facebook/blog/twitter)
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Emotional Health and
Spiritual Maturity are
Inseparable
It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.
© Pete and Geri Scazzero 2012
Emotional Health
What are youmad about?
What are yousad about?
What are youanxious about?
What are you glad about?
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