Affiliations and Accountability within the Christian Tradition
Spirituality Shoppe is ecumenical in its structure and purpose, yet seeks to give special place to the tradition of “evangelical” Protestantism. In doing so it maintains affiliation and accountable relationships with the scholarly and popular communities of evangelicalism as well as with the community of scholars in Christian spiritua
lity. Spirituality Shoppe is one of the few centers in the nation devoted to the study of Christian spirituality from an evangelical perspective. Primary Center Activities
In keeping with the purpose of the Center, we desire the atmosphere and life of Spirituality Shoppe itself to be a primary source of its study. We believe that our best fruit of service to the Church will come from the well-watered tree of semi-monastic living, ecumenical experience, and academic pursuit. For this reason a balanced rhythm of life, interdenominational sharing, prayerful reflection, and careful research are critical elements of the Center. We hope that from this tree the following fruits may be offered to the Church:
