Discover the power of prayer in its many forms. You’ll differentiate prayer from prayerfulness, engage with practices like centering prayer and meditation, and explore ways to “pray in all ways” to support your daily spiritual rhythm and deepen your awareness of God’s presence.

The Rev. Dr. Craig Mueller is a pastor, spiritual director, and auxiliary faculty member at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago with more than 30 years of ministry experience. Known for his deep integration of worship, preaching, and spiritual formation, Craig brings a unique blend of pastoral insight and academic expertise to Project Starling. As the developer of Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Practices for Wholehearted Living, he equips emerging leaders and lifelong learners with tools for reflection, healing, and embodied spirituality. His teaching invites learners into practices that foster balance, discernment, and deeper connection with self, others, and the divine.