“Who are we becoming as we follow Jesus? In Spiritual Formation: Becoming Like Christ, Dr. Venkat Potana invites readers to consider discipleship as a lifelong journey in which Christ shapes our hearts, minds, habits, relationships, character, and service. Rooted in Scripture and attentive to the realities of ordinary Christian life, this book encourages believers to remain in Christ, grow in grace, endure through trials, love others, and allow the life of Jesus to become increasingly visible in them (Rom 8:29; Jn 15:4–5; Gal 4:19).

With pastoral warmth and biblical insight, these pages point toward the hope of transformation through the faithful work of God. As we walk with Christ, his character takes deeper root in us, shaping the way we live and serve. May this book inspire readers to follow Jesus with renewed devotion and to embrace the beautiful calling of becoming like him, trusting that “he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Phil 1:6).”
— Dr. August Schwarz