INFLUENCE ON FORMATION CHURCH’S PERSPECTIVE ON SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Ortberg supports Formation Church’s emphasis on formation in everyday life. Transformation happens through small, faithful choices.

• Soul care
• Ordinary discipleship
• Community as growth context

Key Works: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, Soul Keeping

Core Teachings:

• Spiritual disciplines are “a life with God” training, not spiritual perfectionism.
• The care of the soul is central for a healthy, fruitful life with God.
• Transformation happens in the context of ordinary life and relationships.

Signature Themes:

• Everyday spiritual formation
• Soul care
• Community and growth

Primary Writings & Major Editions:

• John Ortberg, The Life You’ve Always Wanted.
• John Ortberg, Soul Keeping.
• John Ortberg, If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.
• John Ortberg, God Is Closer Than You Think.