Spiritual Guidance Training
for Clergy and Congregational Leaders
September 2008-May 2009
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.This interactive training will meet monthly on Tuesdays, and include readings, short assignments, and a commitment to attendance of and participation in all sessions.
Themes include
- Introduction to Spiritual Guidance
- Attending to the Divine - Human Relationship
- Attending to the Person to Person Relationship
- Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Guidance
- Discernment
- Spiritual Companioning in the Congregation
- Group Spiritual Direction
- Guidelines of Ethical Conduct
- Models of Spiritual Guidance
Each day includes opportunity to
- Deepen one’s own prayer and journey with God
- Reflect on themes connected to spiritual guidance
- Develop skills of spiritual companioning and direction
- Reflect on implications for ministry in various settings
- Observe and participate in giving and receiving guidance within the group
Faculty
Marcus Smucker, Ph.D., Spiritual Director; Certificate in spiritual direction from Shalem Institute of Spirituality; Postgraduate certificate in supervision of spiritual directors from Chestnut Hill College; Certified Pastoral Counselor; Professor Emeritus, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary; and Adjunct Professor, Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Training and supervision of spiritual directors, Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation.Cheryl Lehman, M.Div. from Lancaster Theological Seminary; Spiritual Director; Certificate in spiritual direction from Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation; Postgraduate certificate in supervision of spiritual directors from Chestnut Hill College; Training and supervision of spiritual directors for Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation. Retreat leading.
Location: Wernersville
All sessions are held at the quiet and beautiful campus of the Jesuit Spiritual Center, North Church Road, Wernersville Pa. There are classrooms, chapels, and 260 acres of rolling hills and woods for strolling and solitude.All meals are served buffet style. Consider spending an overnight before or after the training sessions for a time of personal retreat. Contact the Kairos office for details.
Dates
These training sessions will meet on the following Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:- September 9, 2008
- October 7, 2008
- November 18, 2008
- December 9, 2008
- January 13, 2009
- February 10, 2009
- March 10, 2009
- April 7, 2009
- May 5, 2009
Cost
The cost is based on nine monthly sessions. We are unable to offer a refund for any missed session.- Non-refundable application fee: $50.00
- Tuition and meals full payment: $1,000.00- due: Sept. 9, 2008
- Or Tuition and Meals Payment Plan:
$330.00 due Sept. 9, 2008
$330.00 due Nov. 18, 2008
$340.00 due Feb. 10, 2009
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 Guidance Training Application Form (PDF)
Print out PDF Applicaton and mail with application fee to the office. Contact the office with questions or to request an application to be mailed to you.