The Formation Space
How Kingdom Apprenticeship Forms Us for the World | Keas Keasler
What if spiritual formation isn’t only about changing us, but preparing us to participate in what God is doing in the world?Dr. Keas Keasler joins us to explore the theology of Dallas Willard and the vision behind his book, Kingdom Apprenticeship. We talk about: • Why formation and mission were never meant to be separated • How divine friendship transforms us from the inside out • What it means to hear God’s voice with “intelligent mysticism” • Why grace is opposed to earning, not effort• How apprenticeship to Jesus prepares us to join God’s work • Why eternity—and life in God’s kingdom—begins now Along the way, we also discuss munching on restaurant menus, developing the discernment of a master chocolatier, talking to squirrels in the desert, and why every church should ask, “What’s our plan for making disciples and how’s that going?” Resources from Keas Keasler Kingdom Apprenticeship: Dallas Willard's Formational Theology and Missional Vision Free Kingdom Apprenticeship Book Symposium (PDF) Read Keas’s introduction to the book, five thoughtful responses to its ideas, and his concluding reply.
