Welcome to Spirit-Led Discernment

Called Together Discernment Journey

A sacred journey guided by Keith Clark-Hoyos to discern God’s call together.

God’s Spirit moves among us, inviting us to listen and respond as one body. The Called Together Discernment Journey is a comprehensive process led by Keith Clark-Hoyos, guiding your congregation through all nine phases of Called Together to discern God’s call. Over multiple sessions, you’ll listen deeply, envision God’s future, and take faithful steps together. This journey is for congregations ready to surrender urgency, embrace holy listening, and embody a Spirit-led future.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.
Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God.”

— Romans 12:2

Why This Journey Exists

A Complete Discernment Process with Keith Clark-Hoyos

Called Together is a sacred guide for Spirit-led discernment—not a strategy, but a rhythm of holy listening (Called Together, p. 3). As your consultant, I, Keith Clark-Hoyos, lead your congregation through all nine phases of this process, from silence to celebration, ensuring a comprehensive journey that aligns your church with God’s call (Part Three, pp. 23–42). This journey is for congregations beginning strategic planning, navigating transitions, or seeking spiritual clarity, offering a space to pause, reflect, and respond together. Unlike self-guided options, my consulting service provides expert facilitation, drawing on years of experience walking alongside churches (Acknowledgements, p. vii). Through prayer, scripture, and communal discernment, we’ll uncover your shared Calling, envision God’s future for your church, and embody that vision with faithful action. Offered as a multi-session series, extended retreat series, or customized engagement, this process adapts to your needs while ensuring the full journey unfolds with care and intention.

What is God inviting your congregation to notice in this season?

What You’ll Experience

The Sacred Process:

Led by Keith Clark-Hoyos, this journey guides your congregation through all nine phases of Called Together, a sacred rhythm of listening, visioning, and action:

Phase 1: The Silence That Prepares Us – Create space for listening through guided prayer.
Phase 2: Our Story, God’s Grace – Share stories of God’s faithfulness in your journey.
Phase 3: Shaping of Our Witness – Reflect on how your church reflects Christ’s love.
Phase 4: Called by Grace – Identify what stirs your communal heart and compels action.
Phase 5: Spirit’s Invitation – Envision who God is calling you to become.
Phase 6: God’s Planting, Our Tilling – Discern the rhythm of your current season.
Phase 7: Grasping the Hand of God – Name faithful steps aligned with the Spirit.
Phase 8: The Whispers on the Path – Release striving and embrace trust.
Phase 9: Spirit Sightings – Celebrate the Spirit’s work in your midst.

Format Options:

Multi-session series (e.g., 9 x 2-hour sessions, one per phase, over several weeks, in-person or hybrid Zoom).
Extended retreat series (e.g., three 1-day retreats, each covering 3 phases, with intervals for integration, totaling 18–24 hours over a month).
Customized engagement (e.g., a tailored schedule, such as biweekly sessions or a 5-day intensive, designed in consultation with Keith Clark-Hoyos).

What’s Included:

Guided prayer and reflection exercises.
Group discernment activities.
A workbook with templates.
Ongoing support from Keith Clark-Hoyos throughout the process.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”

— Psalm 46:10

What You'll Gain

Seeds of Transformation

A shared understanding of God’s Calling for your congregation.
A Spirit-led vision of who you’re called to become.
Clarity on your church’s season and rhythm.
Faithful steps to embody God’s call.
A renewed trust in the Spirit’s timing.
Celebration of the Spirit’s work in your midst.
Access to the Effective Church Leadership Community for ongoing support.

Voices of the Journey

“I am excited to share this resource with my churches and other ministry settings. I have never found a similar resource that guides a faith community in the practical and spiritual practice of discernment. The language and imagery throughout this volume make the elusive Spirit accessible to the layperson. I cannot wait to see how congregations will transform as they learn to slow down and tap into God's guiding hand.”

“Called Together is a contemplative discernment process designed to equip local congregations to reflect on their shared history and make practical decisions for the future. Unlike other business-driven strategic planning processes, Called Together is rooted in the ancient spiritual practices found in scripture and the church. Realistic and hopeful, the process assumes that all congregations have the agency to discern their calling, energy, and resources for ministry.”

“Called Together offers what many congregations desperately need: a contemplative discernment process that honors both our spiritual heritage and practical realities. Rather than imposing external business models onto church life, this process is deeply rooted in scripture and the rich traditions of Christian spiritual practice. It creates space for communities to recognize their unique history, name their present realities, and discern God’s invitation for their future ministry. Thoughtful, prayerful, and grounded — I recommend Called Together to any faith community seeking to discern their next steps with both intention and wisdom.”

“Called Together is an inspiring way for the Holy Spirit to collectively capture the hearts of God’s people — to give life once again to that which might have been lost. Grace abounds throughout the pages and is a blessing for such a time as this!”

"Called Together is more than a book -- it's a sacred invitation...a Spirit-led guide that dares to lead the Church inward, together, and toward God's quiet rhythm of grace. What sets this work apart is its refusal to trade discernment for control. It's a gentle, prophetic nudge back to the sacred -- reminding congregations that the Spirit's leading is not about productivity, but about Presence."

"Called Together is more than a congregational planner--it's a spiritual companion for communities committed to transformation. Church Training Center has created a powerful resource that grounds our daily work in sacred purpose and collective vision. I wholeheartedly commend it to all who are journeying toward a more compassionate and connected world."

Take the Next Step

Ready to Begin Your Discernment Journey?

Walk the full Called Together process with Keith Clark-Hoyos as your guide. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore how this journey can align your congregation with God’s vision. Or purchase Called Together to deepen your discernment with this sacred companion.

Let’s Discern Together

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