Spiritual & Character Formation at MI

The Mission
The mission of the Spiritual and Character Formation curriculum at MI is to see students experiencing the life of Christ being formed within them (Eph 4:22-24), which is manifested by increasingly mature Christian character and wholeness and demonstrated by increasing in godly thoughts, words, and deeds as the Holy Spirit recreates us in Christ’s image (Col 3:17; 2 Cor 3:17-18).

Small Group Community

Students at MI create an intentional community for spiritual growth and support as maturing followers of Jesus Christ. In small groups, the students discuss readings that relate to their spiritual and character formation, share personal experiences, support one another and hold each other accountable toward Christian maturity.

One-on-One Mentoring

Students meet with a spiritual mentor every week to be encouraged, challenged, held accountable, and to notice together where God is at work in the student’s story. The mentor is a mature Christian servant-leader, modeling the with-God life.

Personal Spiritual Growth Designs (PSGD’s)

PSGD’s are personalized plans that each student creates out of their desire for maturity and wholeness as a Christian Leader. As students recognize areas of needed spiritual growth and wholeness, they create a unique and intentional plan to concentrate on this recognized area for growth and/or healing.

Silent Prayer Retreats

Silent Prayer Retreats are designed as time away with the Lord to seek, listen, worship and be refreshed in His intimate, loving presence.