01 · Discover
Begin where you are.
No experience with silence is required. Start with the biblical invitation to be still.
A twelve-week journey · Spring 2027
Welcome
to Silence.
Our lives are full. The world is loud. Yet Jesus invites us into a different way of living—one marked by presence, prayer, and communion with God.
be still · be present
The invitation
Make room for what matters.
Invitation to Silence is a Scripture-centered spiritual formation course supported by John Mark Comer's Into the Quiet. Over twelve weeks, we'll learn to withdraw from distraction, pray with honesty, and carry attentiveness to Jesus into everyday life.
02 · Learn
Walk through Scripture.
Explore twelve lessons, weekly reflections, and practices that grow gradually.
03 · Practice
Enter the quiet.
Use a simple timer and return to prayer without pressure or performance.
The gathering
Spring 2027
Twelve weekly gatherings · 60 minutes each
Hosted by First Baptist Church of LaPlace
Specific dates and meeting details to be announced.
The course
The twelve-week journey.
Choose any week to explore its Scripture, central teaching, practice, and reflection. Lessons are accessible to everyone.
A moment of stillness
Be still.
Set aside a few moments to be attentive to God. No streaks. No score.
05:00TIME REMAINING
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
How to begin
Find a comfortable place. Read a short passage of Scripture. Begin the timer and pray quietly. When distracted, return gently to prayer. You do not need to manufacture a particular experience.
Personal reflection
The quiet journal.
Your entries are saved only in this browser on this device. They are not sent to the church or a server. Avoid using a shared device for private reflections.
Beyond twelve weeks
My Rule of Silence
A gentle rhythm of prayer and attention, not a measure of spiritual worth.
Your rhythm
Resources for the journey
The library.
Course materials for participants and leaders. These files are included in the downloadable website package.
Participant Workbook ↗
Scripture, notes, and weekly reflectionsReading Companion ↗
Book themes alongside the courseWeekly Reflection Sheet ↗
A reusable journal handoutLeader's Guide ↗
Session outlines and teaching promptsExpanded Teaching Notes ↗
Developed speaking notes for twelve weeks
Scripture, notes, and weekly reflectionsReading Companion ↗
Book themes alongside the courseWeekly Reflection Sheet ↗
A reusable journal handoutLeader's Guide ↗
Session outlines and teaching promptsExpanded Teaching Notes ↗
Developed speaking notes for twelve weeks
Our companion book
Into the Quiet by John Mark Comer supports our Scripture-driven study. Exact page assignments will be finalized against the edition used by participants.
This independent course website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or publisher.