Introduction	7
Major Theological, Pastoral and Ministerial Issues	8
Need for Holistic Growth Process	21
Process	26
Life Story (Autobiography)	27
Personal Journal Keeping	29
Preparation for the Journey	31
The Journey Begins (Self-Image)	32
Intellectual Basis for Holistic Growth	38
Negative Thinking	39
Thinking and Acting	42
Physical Basis for Holistic Growth	44
Body Type	46
Personal Appearance	47
Nutrients, Diet, Calories	52
Energy Needs Formula Based On Weight	53
Exercise	55
Psychological Basis of Holistic Growth	57
Feelings	60
Fear	63
Love (An Emotion)	67
Personality Development	70
Spiritual Basis of Holistic Growth	75
God - Self - Neighbor	78
Spirituality and Work	81
Jesus: Model For Christians	86
Prayer	88
Prayer and Type	92
A Method of Meditation	95
Contemplation: Intuitive Gaze on Truth	96
Seven Levels of Faith	97
Stages and Levels of Spiritual Development	99
Purgative Stage	102
Illuminative Stage	103
Unitive Stage	105
Level One	105
Level Two	106
Level Three	108
Level Four	110
Level Five	112
Level Six	114
Level Seven	116
Obstacles to Spiritual Development	117
Purpose/Mission	119
Conclusion	123
Appendix A - Support Group	124
Appendix B - Story Telling Guide	126
Appendix C - Journal Logs
Daily Log / Present (Appendix C-1)	128
Self-Growth and Image Log (Appendix C-3)	132
Relationships Log (Appendix C-4)	133
Health Profile Log (AppendixC-5)	134
Daily Diet Log (AppendixC-6)	135
Daily Exercise Log (Appendix C-7)	136
Daily Relaxation Log (Appendix C-8)	137
Reflections Log (Appendix C-9)	138
Personal Commitment Log (Appendix C-10)	139
Appendix D - Jesus: Model of Spirituality	140
Appendix E - Intellectual Self-Profile 141	141
Appendix F - Holistic Growth Contract	143
Appendix G - Holistic Focus Contract	153
Appendix H - Physical Self-Profile	159
Appendix I - Height and Weight Tables	163
Appendix J - Psychological Self-Profile	164
Appendix K - Spiritual Self-Profile	168
Appendix L - Discernment	172
Appendix M - Mindfulness	174
Appendix N - Wholeness Technique	180
Appendix 0 - Leisure 182	182
Bibliography	186

This book is based upon a major project, A Process for Holistic Growth Through the Church, which was developed by the author for the degree of Doctor of Ministry in 1985 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University School of Theology Institute for Continuing Education. Most of the material for this book comes from this source. Additional supplemental resources have been included.