“This has been church for me.”
“You provided a safe place to drown out the noise.”
“Church can be lonely. This group has brought connection and vibrancy.”
(Quotes from previous spiritual direction group members.)
Upcoming Online Group Spiritual Direction cohorts:
As women and men who desire to follow God, we can find ourselves feeling stuck in our faith journey, wondering why we struggle to hear God’s direction for our lives. Group Spiritual Direction provides a safe space to share and to invite others to listen to God on our behalf, offering encouragement and Spirit-led discernment for our journeys of faith and calling.
Are you interested in participating in this kind of safe, healing community? My interest form is open for Fall cohorts. Beginning in October, I will be leading groups of women and men seeking to go deeper with God and others in similar seasons of life through a 7 month Group Spiritual Direction cohort (via Zoom).
What is Group Spiritual Direction?
Simply put, group spiritual direction creates a space to pay attention to the work God is doing in our lives with other people who are doing the same. We accomplish this by:
- making dedicated time for each participant to share with the group from their current faith journey. It might be an experience, a question or a matter for discernment.
- embracing silence as a part of the group’s response, as we seek to listen to God on behalf of the presenter.
- offering our prayerful responses to the one sharing.
Members who participate agree to:
- commit yourself to an honest relationship with God.
- participate wholeheartedly in the group through prayerful listening and response.
- open their spiritual journey for consideration by others.
This commitment might be a good fit if you:
- have been looking for a safe space to share your spiritual journey
- want to grow deeper in your ability to listen to the Holy Spirit’s still, small voice
- feel as though you are in a “dry place” and need encouragement
- are in a place of transition or are feeling disoriented and would value others coming alongside you to help you practice discernment about God’s direction for you
- you simply feel the Spirit nudging you to learn more about this type of listening in community
Helpful reading resources: Seeking God Together by Alice Fryling, Life Together in Christ by Ruth Haley Barton
How to Sign Up:
Groups will run bi-weekly for 1 1/2 hours for 7 months. Space is limited to 6-8 participants per group. Dates/times of groups will be determined after groups are formed based on availability.
Cost: $50/month or $335 paid in full
Dates:
Beginning the week of October 7, 2024 through the beginning of May, 2025
Cohorts include:
While our groups are not topical, it is helpful to be grouped with others in similar roles or seasons of life, as listed below. Please indicate your preference(s) in the interest form.
- Ministry/Leadership (Women only + Men and Women)
- Walking through Suffering and Loss (Women only + Men and Women)
- Living out a Rule of Life (Men and Women)
If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please fill out the interest form below by Friday, September 13. I will contact you no later than Friday, September 20th to let you know if there is availability for you in one of these groups. Space is limited so priority will be given to earlier applicants.
Please note: Filling out this interest form does not equal a commitment, but if you are unsure whether you will be able to follow through, please indicate that in the form.
As a Christian Spiritual Director and a pastor’s wife, I have experienced the gifts of this kind of transforming community, both as a facilitator and a recipient. The connection, healing, and encouragement that have flowed from these groups has been transformative. It’s now my joy to provide the same kinds of community to others. Possibly the Spirit is inviting you to join us?