Additionally the church ministers with the children, youth, and young adults through the various age-level ministries. Yet without maintaining the spiritual practices, spiritual leaders can become as dry as the bones witnessed by Ezekiel. The second question addresses how spiritual leaders can foster an environment in the congregation in which the spiritual life is nurtured. To answer this question we need to have a vision of the congregation as the primary context for spiritual growth. We need leaders who are spiritually rooted, as well as professionally trained, to guide people in their formation as Christian disciples.
Ministries supports spiritual leaders as they deal with both questions.
Of course we experience communion with other Christians whenever we come to the Lord's table or participate in a missions project. Being involved with daily common prayer also enables us to experience a worldwide communion with other Christians. Ministries offers resources to assist persons to realize their unity in Christ. Using the same scriptures, meditations, and prayers, millions of Christians around the world are united for a few moments as they ponder God's character and work. The program materials have been translated into other languages as needed.