Your personal rule of life is a holistic description of the Spirit-empowered rhythms and relationships that create, redeem, sustain, and transform the life God invites you to humbly fulfill for Christ's glory. All of us have an unwritten personal rule of life. We wake at certain times, get ready for our days in particular ways, use our free time for assorted purposes and practice rhythms of work, hobbies, and worship. There is already a rule in place that you are following. Isn't it time to give up your unwritten rule and prayerfully write one that more closely matches the heartbeat of God? In this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your own rule of life in community. It is a process that takes time and concerted effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the basic disciplines of scripture, prayer, and reflection in a small group context you will be lead forward in a journey toward Christlikeness. The invitation is transformational, so brace yourself for sweet release. By letting go and trusting God, you will receive the gift of life in its fullest and richest form. Stephen A. Macchia is founding president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., a spiritual formation ministry for leaders and teams, and is the director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Becoming a Healthy Church. Steve and his wife, Ruth, have two children, Nathan and Rebekah, and live in the Boston area. Mark Buchanan is a professor and award-winning author. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Cochrane, Alberta. He is the author of eight books, including Your God Is Too Safe , The Rest of God , and Spiritual Rhythm . Kent Klineman is a voice actor and narrator based in Los Angeles. Kent has won a Tony Award, and recently guest starred for the second time on FX's hit show Better Things. He voices a wide variety of characters, and narrates for film, TV, radio, and audiobooks. He is fluent in Spanish, and was represented by Paradigm in New York for Spanish voice-over. Kent has acted all over the US in regional theater, and on Broadway. He is also a playwright and director. His plays have been performed at Circle Rep, Theatre for the New City, and the Road Theatre in LA. Kent's original rock band Blind Pony has played at many of LA's best venues, including The Viper Room, The Mint, and the Echo. He is an active member of the Don La Fontaine VO Lab.