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 heart behind the practice
Why silence?
Because a life of communion with God needs room for attention. Silence gives us a simple way to set aside distractions, bring our whole selves before the Father, and respond to his Word.
A personal invitation · Dylan
What if there was a different way to live?
We live in a world of noise. Our brains are full of noise. Our phones are full of noise. Our roads are full of noise. Our homes are full of noise. What if there was a different way to live?
The invitation is not to neglect community. Community is a valuable asset. But even community can become noise. Jesus was a man of community but also a man of silence and solitude. Why would our life look any different?
The invitation is to step into a practice that Jesus lived in his everyday life. The invitation is to have community while also seeing the beauty in the silence.
Will you join us on this journey? Will you take the risk to radically change your life to live, as Scripture calls, “a quiet life”?
1 Thessalonians 4:11
01 · Follow Jesus
He made room for prayer.
Even as crowds gathered and needs grew, Jesus withdrew to solitary places to pray. His example invites us to build rhythms of prayer into ordinary life.
Luke 5:15–16 · Mark 1:3502 · Become attentive
Bring your attention to God.
Our days can fill with hurried thoughts, constant input, and good responsibilities. A few quiet minutes give us space to attend to Scripture and pray with honesty.
Luke 10:38–42 · Psalm 13103 · Abide in Christ
Return to the source of life.
Jesus calls his disciples to remain in him. Quiet prayer is one way to nurture a daily rhythm of dependence that bears fruit in love, obedience, and service.
John 15:1–11A Scripture-centered practice
What are we making room for?
In this course, silence means intentionally setting aside speech and distractions for a time of prayerful attention to God. Solitude means stepping away from other people for a time to be with him. We practice them together, beginning with Scripture and bringing our thoughts, feelings, and needs before the Lord.
God already welcomes us through Jesus. We do not earn his love by being quiet, and a peaceful feeling is not the measure of a fruitful time of prayer. We can come distracted, weary, or uncertain and still turn toward him in faith.
We read Scripture, reflect on its meaning, confess sin, give thanks, and pray. We test our impressions by God's Word and seek wise counsel. Silence supports the church's shared life of worship, fellowship, and mission.
Begin where you are
You do not have to be good at quiet.
A wandering mind is a normal place to begin. When you notice a distraction, gently return to your passage or a simple prayer. Start with three minutes and let the rhythm grow gradually.
If stillness feels difficult, try keeping your eyes open, sitting somewhere familiar, or taking a quiet walk. You can shorten the practice and talk with a trusted leader about what you experience.
The purpose is to grow in love for God and neighbor—and carry that attentiveness into the rest of your day.
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.