If you've ever wanted to build intentional spiritual habits but didn't know where to start, the Rule of Life Builder gives you a clear, interactive framework rooted in the ancient Christian practice of a "Rule of Life" — a set of rhythms patterned after how Jesus himself lived.^1
Created by Practicing the Way, the nonprofit ministry founded by John Mark Comer (NYT bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Practicing the Way), this free web-based tool walks you through nine core spiritual disciplines — Sabbath, prayer, fasting, solitude, generosity, Scripture, community, service, and witness.^2 You drag and drop practices into a personalized plan of daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms. Each discipline comes with suggested activities, or you can create your own — covering everything from prayer and Bible reading to exercise, sleep, and family rhythms.^1 Once complete, your Rule of Life lives on your dashboard where you can edit it anytime, and you can download and print it as a physical reminder.^1
What sets this apart is its emphasis on community. Practicing the Way resources are designed to be used together — with friends, a small group, or an entire church — and the Rule of Life Builder reflects that vision.^3 Over 21,300 churches across 157 countries use Practicing the Way resources, and missionary teams have adopted the builder for crafting shared team rhythms.^4
Why Christians Love It"I found the suggestions in the tool to be very helpful... I highly recommend it if you are seeking to understand what following Jesus really is."^5
"It's user-friendly, visually engaging, and ideal for both individuals and teams looking to build a shared rhythm of life rooted in spiritual practices."^4
"Love for God and surrender to him are indistinguishable." — a favorite quote from a reader shaped by this approach to formation^5
Notable- All resources are 100% free, funded by a community of 3,400+ monthly givers called The Circle^3
- John Mark Comer previously served as founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon for nearly two decades before launching Practicing the Way in 2021^2
- Part of a broader ecosystem that includes an eight-session video course, the Lectio Bible, podcasts, a Spiritual Health Reflection tool, and practice guides for all nine disciplines^3
- Used by churches, small groups, and cross-cultural missionary teams worldwide^4
