Spiritual direction is a form of soul care—an intentional way to pause, reflect, and pay attention to the work of God in your life.
It’s not about programs, lessons, or quick fixes. It’s about listening deeply for God’s voice and noticing His presence with you.
You can experience spiritual direction:
One-on-one with a trained spiritual director
In a group with others who are also seeking God
Pastors and ministry leaders spend their lives caring for the souls of others—but who cares for their souls?
Spiritual direction offers a safe, prayerful space to explore your faith, ask honest questions, share your joys and struggles, and grow in awareness of God’s presence.
It helps us move from simply talking about God to truly experiencing Him.
It’s also a reminder that our faith is not meant to be a private, solitary journey—we grow best when we share it with others.
In Group Spiritual Direction (GSD), a small community gathers to listen for the voice of Jesus together.
It’s a place to share, pray, and discover how God is moving in each other’s lives. Many pastors find it also fosters genuine friendship and encouragement.
Groups are led by trained spiritual directors and those experienced in spiritual formation.
In Individual Spiritual Direction, you meet regularly with a spiritual director who walks alongside you in your faith journey.
You might seek individual direction to:
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