Spiritual Direction
Have you ever asked yourself…
“Where is God in all of this?”
“How can I experience Him more deeply?”
WHAT is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is simply one believer helping another to:
Pay attention to God’s personal communication by His Spirit and through His Word
Respond to this personally communicating God
Grow in intimacy with God
Live life out of this relationship with God
(Adapted Barry & Connolly, “The Practice of Spiritual Direction”)
What is a Spiritual Director?
“It is often said that the real director in spiritual direction is God, while the human spiritual director is more of a witness, one that points to God’s activity on behalf of the directee.”
(Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association, “Code of Ethics”)
“Typically [the spiritual director] takes an active/passive role, simply creating the environment for the direction to take place. The director intentions to do more listening than talking, asking leading and, sometimes, probing questions as needed and appropriate. Times of silence are apropos and welcomed. There is very little actual direction given as this is commonly understood. Rather, the spiritual director convenes a conversation during which a direction will be determined by the directee and director together, co-laboring with God. Both directee and director explore together what God might be doing in the areas being discussed.”
(Richard Foster and Renovaré Team, Essay: "What is Spiritual Direction?”)
How does Spiritual Direction fit into my Coaching Journey?
We believe there are many facets and layers to our being - finite and infinite, physical and spiritual, seen and unseen - and we can find greater health, restoration and wellbeing in each dimension. Coaching, a healthy lifestyle, therapy, proper care for our physical being, prayer, community, and resources such as Spiritual Direction all offer vital and valuable support along the way. We’re happy to explore whatever options seem to fit best in your current life stage and to meet the needs and desires you have.
When can I start?
We’d love to get you connected! We have a team of Spiritual Directors who may be available to you, or provide referrals to you as needed.
Please send us a message and we’ll get you in touch with someone who can help!
For more information, you can read an interview with one of our Spiritual Directors Megen Phillips here.
