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Premium Group Descriptions

A. Alpha Group (open - ongoing)
B. Christian Spirituality Resources (open - ongoing)
C. Psychological Types and Spirituality (open - ongoing)
D. Freedom from Codependency (open - ongoing)
E. The Way of Christian Spirituality (open - ongoing; free email subscription option)
F. Wonderfully Made (Christian Metaphysics) (open - ongoing)
G. Growing in Christ (open - ongoing)
H. Introduction to Spiral Dynamics® (open - ongoing)
I. Discerning God's Will (open - ongoing)
J. The Dark Night of the Soul (open - ongoing).
K. Silence, Solitude and Sabbath (opens June 13, 2007)


A. Alpha Group. Now open.
Access to all the premium groups listed below now and to all those that will be offered in the future for a lifetime fee of $125 ($65 for one-month only). This rate will go up in the future as more groups are added, so sign up now for savings later.
. . . . . - Click here to join using secure credit card (or pay by check.)


B. Christian Spirituality Resources.
- . . Now open.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., moderator
- . . $19 for 3 months; $55 - lifetime membership
. . . . . - Click here to join using secure credit card (or pay by check.)
. . . . . . . Use the check payment option to request a reduced rate.

eBooks, audio workshops and retreats, handout materials, Powerpoint presentations, prayer services, links and many other resources on Christian spiritual living. Subscribers may add to these; the resource list will be constantly growing

This includes all the resources listed on this page and replaces what was previously the eBookStore Pass. Additional audio programs listed here will also be provided. These eBooks and audio programs are, by themselves, a bargain at even the lifetime membership fee.

In addition, as noted above, this group will continue to list and add a wide range of resources.


C. Psychological Types and Spirituality.
- . . Open now.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $19.00 - lifetime membership
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. . . . . . . Use the check payment option to request a reduced rate.

This group will explore Jung's psychological types as a means to help one improve relationships, inner integration and spiritual growth. Click here for full listing of topics and resources.


D. Freedom from Codependency.
- . . Open now.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $19.00 - lifetime membership
. . . . . - Click here to join using secure credit card (or pay by check.)
. . . . . . . Use the check payment option to request a reduced rate.

What is codependency? How does it differ from healthy caretaking? How does break free from approval-seeking behavior? These and other similar topics will be addressed from the standpoint of Christian spirituality using audio, eBook, worksheet and discussion resources. Click here for more information.


E. The Way of Christian Spirituality
- . . Open now.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $29.00 - lifetime membership
. . . . . - Click here to join using secure credit card (or pay by check.)
. . . . . . . Use the check payment option to request a reduced rate.

Now with free email subscription option.

What do we mean by spirituality? Christian spirituality? How does one lead a Christian life? This series of 25 lessons will explore these topics in depth, including spiritual disciplines that enable growth in Christ, obstacles to growth, and living fully in the Spirit. The process will include teaching, references to resources, discussion and sharing experiences.
Click here for a full listing of resources to be used and topics to be covered.


F. "Wonderfully Made" (Introduction to Christian Metaphysics)
- . . Open now.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $19.00 - lifetime membership
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"I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Ps 139: 14)

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that studies the ultimate nature of being and relationships among beings. In this six-week, six-session study, we will examine metaphysical issues in the light of revelation.
Click here for a listing of topics and a more comprehensive description.



G. Growing in Christ
- . . Open now.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $15.00 - lifetime membership
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Coming to know Christ in his four modes of presence to us:
A. Personal - historical.
B. Ecclesial - in the Christian community.
C. Sacramental
D. Cosmic
Eight presentations with resources and discussion forum.
Click here for a more comprehensive description of topics, including exerpts from presentations.


H. Communities in Transition: introduction to Spiral Dynamics®
- . . Open, ongoing.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $35.00 - lifetime membership
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Spiral Dynamics is a theory of human development, developed by Don Beck and Chris Cowan, based on the work of professor Clare W. Graves. The core insight informing Spiral Dynamics is that human development is shaped in response to life conditions in such a manner that deep-seated coping systems are developed and passed on through the culture to others. In this online study, we will examine the theory behind Spiral Dynamics and the characteristics of each of the 8 emergent levels, and the implications for spiritual growth.

. . . Ten presentations with slide show, other resources and discussion forum.
. . . Click here for a more comprehensive description of topics.


I. Discerning God's Will
- . . Opens, ongoing.
- . . Philip St. Romain, D. Min., presenter and moderator
- . . $25.00 - lifetime membership
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"Thy will be done . . . the way to peace and happiness . . ."
But what do we mean by "God's will," and how can we know what this is for us?

Six presentations with resources and discussion forum.
Click here for a more comprehensive description of topics.


J. The Dark Night of the Soul
- . . Open, ongoing..
- . . Rev. Loretta Ross, presenter and moderator
- . . $55.00 - lifetime membership.
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How might the hardest times of our lives be preparation for fuller joy in Jesus? We will study the process of the spiritual journey called the Dark Night of the Soul and learn to identify patterns of spiritual growth, signs of the Dark Night, and how it is like and different from depression.

Six presentations with resources and discussion forum. Click here for more info about this series and Rev. Ross.



K. Silence, Solitude and Sabbath Retreat
- . . Opens June 13, 2007..
- . . by Kathy Bence, M. Div., D. Min.
- . . $35.00 - lifetime membership ; 3-day sneak preview for a limited time.
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God's plan for our fruitfulness is a rhythm of rest and work. Jewish rabbis believe God exhaled on the 7th day. Exhaled in Hebrew means refreshed. Many rabbis believe that on the 7th day God created tranquility, serenity, peace and rest for our healing and wholeness.

Four presentations with resources and discussion forum. Click here for more info about this series.