Dedication
To my parents,
Calvin and Wanda Smith
Special thanks to Richard J. Foster for the concept of the Six Traditions, his friendship, and his insight into the nature of spiritual growth; Lynda Graybeal for her oversight and updating of this whole project; Virginia Stem Owens for her expertise in line editing; Greg May for his wonderful initial graphic design and icons; Kandace Hawkinson and the people of HarperSanFrancisco for their belief in RENOVARÉ; my wife, Meghan, for her support and encouragement; and all of the Spiritual Formation Groups whose contributions were an essential part of this effort.
James Bryan Smith