The Way of Prayer is a 10-week study resource designed to help people expand their understanding of the nature and practice of prayer. Many Christians grow up with a limited vision of what prayer is and how to pray. The Way of Prayer offers many forms to explore and practice, both individually and as a group. People with different temperaments, spiritual types, and learning styles will each find expressions of prayer that draw them closer to God. They will also learn to integrate body, mind, and spirit in prayer, and to live a more creative rhythm between the inner life and the outward journey of service. This resource can help bring greater scope and vitality into the prayer life of your congregation. It is recommended that participants complete the original 28-week Companions in Christ course before participating in The Way of Prayer.

The Way of Prayer will lead your small group on a journey into the heart of prayer. In this 10-week study, you will explore the nature of prayer and a number of prayer forms. Topics include:

How Do You Pray?
Images of God
Praying by Heart
Praying with Music
Praying by Gaze
Praying with Our Bodies
Scriptural Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Praying with and for Others
Prayer and Social Transformation

The Leader's Guide provides leaders with a complete outline and content for each of the weekly meetings. It also includes a Needs-at-a-Glance introductory page to make preparing for each meeting simple and quick. Each guide in the Companions series assumes that leaders are new to the formational group process and includes the full introductory materials, guidance for leading formational groups, and a description of the unique leadership skills needed.