The Contemplative Pastor Spiritual Formation in the Future of the Church (Featuring John Mark Comer)
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Jan 26, 2026 
John Mark Comer, pastor and author known for spiritual formation work, delivers a major teaching about renewing discipleship in local churches. He traces formation’s history, argues for moving from information to embodied practices, and outlines five pastoral shifts to prioritize long-term Christlikeness. He invites practical experiments, a modern rule of life, and communal apprenticeship as the path forward.
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Salvation: Transaction Versus Transformation
- Comer claims salvation has been preached as a transaction rather than transformation.
- He urges returning to a view of salvation as healing and formation into Christlikeness.
Build A Curriculum For Christlikeness
- Comer invites pastors to create a curriculum for Christlikeness, not just theological content.
- He urges leaders to develop concrete practices that teach people how to obey Jesus, not only what he taught.
From Knowing To Embodying
- Comer uses golf as an analogy: knowing the vision is easy, embodying it takes a lifetime.
- He emphasizes moving doctrine from the head into bodily, automatic responses via long-term practice.
