Spiritual Direction
NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE: We are pleased to announce the beginnings of a network of resource persons within the Covenant to assist other pastors and laity in accessing the ministry of spiritual direction. This list, organized by Church Conferences, contains the names and email addresses of individuals who have volunteered their availability for this endeavor. A permanent link to the page can be found in the menu to the left.
Follow this link to reach an in-progress bibliography of books and other resources for those interested in exploring Spiritual Direction. A permanent link to this page can be found in the menu to the left.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
The underlying assumption of spiritual direction is that God acts in every area of our lives. To receive the gift of this ministry we need to accept God’s presence in all areas of our lives. We need to commit ourselves to be as honest as we are able about our Christian life, and be willing to trust in the transforming power of God’s love. Spiritual direction is a ministry of listening, discernment, and prayer in a confidential setting of encouragement and compassion. Through this ministry one discerns the presence and work of God’s Spirit with a companion who sets aside the concerns of their own life to attend to the experience of God in the life of another. (Adapted from the Center for Spiritual Direction Definition)
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR SEMINARY TRAINING
North Park Theological Seminary
San Francisco Theological Seminary
HOW TO FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
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by Helen Cepero
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION RETREATS
