This book intentionally addresses four groups in the church. First, all people attending church will be challenged to practice spiritual disciplines. It will also challenge those who are training for Christian leadership, as well as pulpit committees, to stress that spiritual disciplines need to be found in a Christian leader. Finally, pastors will be challenged to personally incorporate spiritual disciplines into daily life to an even greater degree than before and urge the people they shepherd to do the same. Spiritual disciplines supply the supportive structure for the transformation of Romans 12:1-2 to take place. - More than ever before, leaders are searching for answers in order to move the church in the right direction. - "Short-term success" appears to be more popular among God's people than "long-term effectiveness." - The practice of spiritual disciplines will build and deepen spiritual lives. - Core spiritual disciplines are foundational to build effective leadership marks in the lives of believers. technical consultant in media ministries with Pamir Productions