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Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation
2016

Book Award Winner

Centennial Professor Award

Global Disciples International : Board Member

Spiritual Formation in Theological Education: A Multi-case Exploration on Seminaries and Student Development

The Spiritual Theology of Eugene Peterson: A Review of Practice Resurrection

A Revitalizing Journey: Spiritual Direction in Protestant Congregations

Spiritual Companioning: A Guide to Protestant Theology and Practice

Quest for Spiritual Community: Reclaiming Spiritual Guidance for Contemporary Congregations

Dr. Angela Reed came to Truett in Fall 2010 from Princeton Theological Seminary where she completed a Ph.D. in Practical Theology. Dr. Reed also has an M.Div. degree from the University of Winnipeg and B.A. and B.Th. degrees from Canadian Mennonite University in Manitoba, Canada. She teaches on various aspects of Christian spiritual formation, discipleship, and pastoral care, and she leads a two-year training program in spiritual direction.

In the last several years, Dr. Reed has engaged in research and writing on a variety of topics, including spiritual direction and prayer in congregations, assessing spiritual formation in seminaries, and pastoral care and mental health. Dr. Reed’s first book, Quest for Spiritual Community: Reclaiming Spiritual Guidance for Contemporary Congregations, was published in 2011. Her second book, Spiritual Companioning: A Guide to Protestant Theology and Practice, was written together with her mentors, Dr. Richard Osmer and Dr. Marcus Smucker. They received the Dallas Willard Center book award for 2016.

Dr. Reed's passion for spiritual formation and church life extends beyond academics to the practical. She worked in youth and young adult ministry for several years in Manitoba, Canada. She continues to be involved in various ministries, including retreat leadership, guest speaking, and spiritual direction with individuals and groups.

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Lightning Interview: Mark Nelson with Angela Reed

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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Associate | Professor of Practical Theology | Director of Spiritual Formation

How do relationships with other Christians inform one's experience of faith? Angela Reed, assistant professor of practical theology at Baylor's Truett Theological Seminary, researches and writes about spiritual formation in congregations, with special emphasis on spiritual guidance relationships. In conjunction with this lecture, Dr. Reed and her coauthors, Richard Osmer and Marcus Smucker, will be recognized as the recipients of the 2016 Martin Institute/Dallas Willard Center Book Award.

Provost's Lecture: Angela Reed, "Spiritual Companioning as Presence"

Dr. Angela Reed came to Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in the fall of 2010 from Princeton Theological Seminary where she completed a Ph.D. in Practical Theology in the field of Christian Formation and Education. Dr. Reed also has an M.Div. degree from the University of Winnipeg and B.A. and B.Th. degrees from Canadian Mennonite University in Manitoba, Canada. In the last several years, Dr. Reed has engaged in research and writing on spiritual formation in congregations with special attention to spiritual guidance relationships. Dr. Reed's passion for spiritual formation and congregational life extends beyond academics to the practical. She served in pastoral ministry at Sargent Ave. Mennonite Church in Manitoba, Canada for three years and has been a spiritual director for numerous individuals, including seminary students. Dr. Reed has also been involved in various lay ministries including retreat speaking, guest preaching, and several spiritual formation groups. She is married to David and they have two children (ages 7 and 9). Some of her greatest joys in life include reading and baking with her children and traveling to new places as a family.

Chapel: Angela Reed, November 11, 2016

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