INFLUENCE ON FORMATION CHURCH’S PERSPECTIVE ON SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Willard shapes Formation Church’s core framework of apprenticeship to Jesus. Formation is the renovation of the heart through intentional participation with grace.

• Vision–Intention–Means model
• Grace opposed to earning, not effort
• Kingdom of God as present reality

Key Works: Renovation of the Heart, The Divine Conspiracy, The Spirit of the Disciplines

Core Teachings:

• The with-God life is possible through intentional spiritual disciplines.
• Grace is opposed to earning, not to effort—formation requires participation.
• The kingdom of God is present and available in ordinary life.

Signature Themes:

• Kingdom living
• Spiritual disciplines
• Apprenticeship to Jesus

Primary Writings & Major Editions:

• Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines.
• Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy.
• Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart.
• Dallas Willard, Hearing God (formerly In Search of Guidance).
• Collections of talks and essays on discipleship and the kingdom (various).