The Bookshelf
These books help church leaders reflect on their own prayer lives and lead others to deeper prayer.
Companions in Christ
A powerfully transforming small-group experience that builds spiritual practices within congregations, helping participants open more fully to God and to one another. Like the Bible study component of FaithQuest, this study draws participants closer to God through individual reading and reflection and weekly group discussion. One of the five sections of Companions in Christ focuses on spiritual growth through prayer. To sign up for e-mail updates, visit http://www.upperroom.org/companions/emaillist.asp.
Gathered in the Word: Praying the Scripture in Small Groups
by Norvene Vest (Upper Room Books, 1996)
An introduction to the age-old method of praying the Bible, divine reading or lectio divina. Suggested readings, stories from groups, history and step-by-step instructions make this a basic text for leaders. There is helpful information for group prayer growing directly from Scripture, combining Bible study with experiential prayer.