Spiritual Formation Course


Spiritual Formation with Nat Saginario

This course is based on the words of Paul in Romans 8:29. The goal for every disciple is, “To become conformed to the image of His Son.” Rather than starting with a focus on external spiritual disciplines, this course begins by looking at the life of Christ within. Jesus forms a heart for disciplines and perseverance to walk in them. One is inspired to worship, to pray, fast, etc., not because of a commitment on a calendar but by the overflow from Christ within.


Course Details

INSTRUCTOR: Nat Saginario

“Teaching and mentoring has been the joy of my life.” Nat’s statement has totally represented the life and ministry of a man whose first priority is being in relationship with Jesus, second priority family, and third priority reaching out to people around the world challenging them to grow in Christ. This he has done as pastor, assistant pastor, Bible College Instructor, and cross-border missionary spanning 85+ countries. Nat presently resides near Cleveland, Ohio, and has been associated with various colleges, mission organizations, and churches. His academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in Education.

 

OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to…

  1. experience the difference between being yoked together with Christ (external discipline) to being formed into the image of Christ (internal discipline)
  2. learn the full scope of disciplines that are part of the discipleship program for Christians
  3. understand what it means to “…come…unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ”
  4. recognize how a life formed into the image of Christ can lead to a successful life: spiritually and otherwise (“Life more abundant”)

 

COURSE FORMAT

This directed study format enables you to receive college level instruction while studying at home. (Note, AIM Institute does not offer accredited college credits.) Course elements include:

  • Weekly video assignments
  • Required textbook reading assignments
  • Contact time with the instructor and classmates is provided in a weekly Zoom debrief classroom
  • Study questions are for your personal benefit as well as preparation for the weekly debrief
  • Approximate time commitment is one hour per week of preparation and a one hour per week Zoom debrief (total two hours).
  • Course will be graded as pass or fail. Bear in mind time invested in weekly preparation will have a direct bearing on how much you gain from the course.

 

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