Spiritual Direction Classes
Spiritual Direction is an ancient form of strengthening and encouraging one another in Christ (Hebrews 3:13-14) dating back to the desert Mothers and Fathers.It is a process where we become more aware of God's presence and activity in our lives, and learn to respond with our whole being--head, heart, body, and soul. It is directive only in so far as the director and directee attend to the movement (e.g. direction) of the Holy Spirit in the directee's life.
The 2008-2009 classes began in August 2008. We are now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 classes that will begin in August 2009.
Spiritual Direction Training- is an evocative, experiential mode of being with directees as they attend to God's activity in their lives and prayer. The contemplative and evocative mode helps directees follow God's movement to its deepest place, in the midst of life's ordinary and extraordinary chaos. Click on the Spiritual Direction Training link above for more details.
Supervision of Spiritual Directors- offers the opportunity for newer spiritual directors supervision by trained, experienced spiritual directors. Click on the Supervison of Spiritual Directors link above for more details.
Spiritual Guidance Training for Clergy and Congregational Leaders- Clergy, pastors and congregational leaders are called to guide the soul of persons and congregations whom they serve. This introduction to the art and practice of spiritual companioning (spiritual direction) provides essential understandings and skills for this ministry of guidance. Spiritual Guidance Training meets monthly on Tuesdays. Click on the Spiritual Guidance Training link above for more details.
Retreat in Everyday Life- Spiritual directors will find space in this retreat setting for individual spiritual growth, while gaining the skills to gently walk directees through the Spiritual Exercises. As the student nurtures the practices of repetition, imitation of Christ, and intimate union with God, they simultaneously learn to walk with another, serving as a guide in their directee's journey through the Spiritual Exercises. Click on the Retreat in Everyday Life link above for more details.