Christian Soulwork
Discover Deeper Discipleship
Across the world—and across every Christian tradition—millions of followers of Jesus long for something more.
They believe in him. They want to grow. But they are not experiencing the kind of deep, abundant life they hoped for when they said “yes” to Christ.
At the same time, the forces shaping our lives have never been stronger. We live in an age of distraction, isolation, anxiety, and increasingly intelligent technology. Every day, our habits, relationships, desires, and imaginations are being formed—whether intentionally or not. The question is: Who—or what—is forming us?
According to the Barna Research Group, one in five practicing Christians reports feeling lonely at least once a day. 31% report a noticeable decline in their mental and emotional well-being. And yet, 70% of pastors say they don’t feel adequately equipped to help people navigate these inner struggles.
The pain is real. The isolation is real. Such modern challenges are why soul work matters now more than ever.
Our Vision
Our Calling
The Global Initiative for Christian Formation exists to cultivate a global ecosystem that helps people enter and sustain a deeper life of transformation in Christ. SoulWork.org is a home for stewarding a shared ecosystem through publishing, shared frameworks, research, convenings, and collaboration, we connect and strengthen individuals, practitioners, retreat ministries, churches, thought leaders, and organizations who share a commitment to deep Christian formation.
The Global Initiative for Christian Soulwork is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry qualified to receive
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Soul Work Stories
I was an ordained pastor, church planter and regular church attender who was leading a Christian training organization that retrained pastors/clergy how to participate in leadership development.
I was in regular small groups and led a men’s ministry in my home church. And I could not get to the root of relational issues that plagued me.
Tom C.
After years of finding my identity in my ministry, I found myself not knowing who I was without the aspects of what I did to perform for God and for my self-worth.
I came to my weekend broken, lost, and alone.
The weekend helped me realize that I now longer had to stay in the place of the victim. I am forever grateful.
Sandy C.
Group is one of the best things, but one of the hardest things I've ever done—to tell other men the truth about what's going on with me—and I still have to work on it.
Ken K.
Our Approach
Guiding Principles
Stewardship
over Ownership
The Global Initiative for Christian Formation exists to cultivate a shared ecosystem, not to possess it. We seek to strengthen trusted people, organizations, churches, and ministries by developing shared language, practices, research, and resources that honor the Christian tradition while resisting unnecessary competition, commodification, or centralized control.
Formation
over Method
Deep Christian formation cannot be reduced to techniques, scripts, or repeatable formulas. We value discernment over efficiency, formation over information, and faithful presence over quick outcomes. Soul work requires humility, attentiveness, theological depth, and respect for the mystery of God's transforming work.
Movement
over Ministry
We seek to recognize, connect, and strengthen the good work God is already doing through churches, retreat ministries, practitioners, scholars, spiritual directors, and communities around the world. Rather than creating another competing ministry, we cultivate relationships, shared frameworks, and trusted pathways that help the entire ecosystem flourish.
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