@book{1997:ware:connecting, title = {Connecting to God}, year = {1997}, note = {Although spiritual growth occurs within an individual, Ware explains that it is the calling of the congregation to be a community of support and encouragement. Indeed, it is amidst the support of a group that an individual learns how to live out personal faith. Ware provides a very practical and accessible model of spiritual formation for self-directing groups that can be led by clergy or laity. Includes thorough guidelines, do's and don'ts, and ground rules for the successful pursuit of spiritual growth in small groups}, edition = {}, publisher = {Rowman & Littlefield}, address = {Lanham}, series = {}, volume = {}, author = {Ware, Corinne} }