The definition of spiritual formation we use at Transformation of the Heart is rooted in the concept of creation, which holds that humans were created in God’s image. Spiritual formation describes the goal and resources for developing and restoring God’s image. Like human development, spiritual formation is the process of forming the image of God over time, encompassing all aspects of the person. Spiritual formation also addresses the process of transformation, which is about changing what has been malformed and restoring it to the image of God. We use the terms formation and transformation to identify these developmental and restorative processes.
Spiritual Formation: Introduction
