
Step back from daily demands and the influence you carry. Explore the people and experiences
that shaped you—and discover what your story reveals about your gifts, skills, passions, values, and calling.
What is the true identity God created for you before the beginning of time?
What comes things come naturally to you?
What skills have you learned and mastered?
What makes you feel most alive and moves you to action?
What are the ways you want to do what you do that are non-negotiable?
What heavy realities are you uniquely positioned to address in the world?
Who brings you joy and brings out the best in you? Explore the relationships that matter
What is the unique contributions you sense God has called you to make in the world?
How will you move forward? What will be your first next step?
See the hidden narrative woven through your past.
You will leave with a tangible timeline that reveals
how every season, even the darkest, has been preparation for the work ahead.


Move beyond vague aspirations. We distill your unique passions, natural gifts, and values into a clear framework that acts as a compass for future decisions.
Return to your daily life not just inspired, but equipped. You will carry a practical, grounded plan
of action that translates profound reflection into immediate, purposeful momentum.

This space is reserved for those who are ready to move beyond the surface. It is an open door
for seekers and guides who desire true clarity, who wish to lead from wholeness, and who
value authentic conversation over rehearsed answers.

Not a personality assessment. Not standard career coaching.
The Formatio Way is a deliberate bridge between deep psychology and spiritual formation. We do not seek to fix you, optimize your productivity, or hand you a one-size-fits-all formula.
Instead, we help you trace the hidden threads of your life—the questions, the transitions, the quiet promptings. By connecting the dots of your story, you uncover the divine narrative already unfolding within you, yielding profound clarity for your next faithful step.
The Experience - $225
I'm excited to launch this experience with a small group of participants who will help shape future cohorts through their feedback and insights. As a thank you for being part of this inaugural cohort, I'm offering a special Founding Cohort rate.
Expected Start: Late September 2026
Meeting day and time will be finalized in collaboration with accepted participants whenever possible.
Weekly gatherings spanning 90 minutes. We come together to unpack profound themes, share insights, and listen attentively to the movements of each other's lives.
A small, carefully curated group ensures a safe space where every participant is heard, known, and deeply valued without feeling lost in a crowd.
You will receive a premium physical workbook to guide your daily reflections, complete with curated prompts and spacious margins for your evolving thoughts.
Facilitated by experienced guides who cultivate confidentiality and grace, offering a secure and safe space for your most honest and vulnerable exploration.

Joe Murray has spent more than 25 years helping people discover who God created them to be and how to faithfully live out their unique calling. Having served in ministry, missions, nonprofits, business, and leadership development, he understands both the opportunities and pressures that come with carrying influence.
The Formatio Way grew out of Joe's own journey of learning to step back from performance and achievement to recognize how God had been faithfully forming him through every season, relationship, success, disappointment, and turning point. That journey became the foundation for the frameworks and practices he now shares with others.
Rather than offering quick answers or personality tests, Joe creates a thoughtful, prayerful space where people can slow down, make sense of their story, recognize the gifts and strengths God has woven into their lives, and discern their next faithful step.
His passion is simple: helping followers of Jesus live from their God-given identity and steward their influence with greater clarity, purpose, and lasting impact.