About the Academy

The Academy for Spiritual Formation is a meaningful retreat experience for clergy and lay persons seeking:

• to have time for spiritual renewal and rest
• to study and practice of methods for spiritual formation
• to gain new insight and learning about spiritual traditions of the church and
• to be formed and transformed for Christian living and ministry

Since 1983, The Academy for Spiritual Formation® (Upper Room Ministries) has provided a rich environment of grace for deepening the spiritual lives of committed individuals. Both lay and clergy reside in community with others who wish to seek God through a rhythm of study and prayer, rest and exercise, and solitude and relationship. The Five Day Academy is designed around a daily schedule including Morning and Night Prayer, Eucharist celebrations, silence, spiritual community and covenant groups and thoughtful faculty presentations – a balanced approach for head and heart.

Each Five Day Academy is organized and lead (under the guidance of Upper Room Ministries) by persons who have completed the two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation program. Five Day Academies are scheduled internationally throughout the year.

Contact Us

Karyn Hurry, registrar
770.220.1648
Fax: 770.220.1685

John Lockhart, team teader
First Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas
281.342.8664  

Five Day Academy Mailing Address:
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
PO Box 450329
Atlanta, GA 31145-0329