SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER FORMATION

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).

Our prayer is that each student will grow in Christian maturity through their mentoring and small group relationships, personal time and examination with the Lord, exploring and practicing spiritual disciplines, and reading of Scripture and selected books. 

In order to foster a nurturing environment for Holy Spirit-led transformation, MI’s curriculum includes:

One-on-One Mentoring 

Mentors are mature, Christian, servant-leaders who provide prayer covering and example as they relate with their student in a life-on-life kind of way. Each student’s mentor will model mature and whole Christian discipleship while praying for, encouraging, and exhorting their student; listening and directing them in the power of the Holy Spirit; supporting them; and holding them accountable to the life of a growing disciple of Jesus Christ.

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. Our hope is to build this practice into our students’ lives as they continue to mature in their faith, leadership, and Christ-likeness.

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 assigned readings that relate to their spiritual and character formation, share personal experiences, support one another and hold each other accountable toward Christian maturity. Reflections are written on each spiritual formation reading assignment. These groups meet within the regularly scheduled class day.

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.