frequently asked questions.
“We define Christian Spiritual Direction, then, as help given by one Christian to another which enables the person to pay attention to God’s personal communication to him or her, to respond to this personally communicating God, to grow in intimacy with this God and to live out the consequences of the relationship.”
-William Barry and William Connolly, The Practice of Spiritual Direction
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction takes place within the context of prayer. One creates space for another to be attentive to the presence of God – how God is communicating with us and how we can respond. It involves listening to how He is present, what He has us present to, and developing intimacy with Him. Together, director and directee are attentive to how the Spirit is moving in the directee’s life.
What is a Spiritual Director?
A Spiritual Director is one who holds space, comes alongside, and listens with another to help discern how the Holy Spirit is moving in an individual’s life.
What takes place in Spiritual Direction?
The directee may bring whatever is on their mind and heart. Questions, struggles, joys, relationships, doubts, fears are all welcome. We trust that God is working in all of it and let Him set the agenda for the time. It is a time to slow down and be still, connect with God and gain discernment as to how He is at work.
What does a typical Spiritual Direction session look like?
A typical Spiritual Direction session usually lasts 1 hour and typically takes place monthly. We begin with stillness and silence, followed by the directee sharing what is rising up inside of them. We listen together to discern how the Spirit is leading during the time. These take place in a quiet, private space free of distraction, interruption, criticism, or exposure. Sessions can occur in person, over Zoom, or FaceTime.
How do I know if Spiritual Direction is right for me?
some questions that might be helpful to consider…
Do you have questions and concerns you would like to explore with God?
Do you desire to experience God’s love for you?
Are you restless?
Are you longing to be content?
Are you in transition?
Are you in need of discernment?
Have you experienced a significant loss?
Are you feeling drawn to deeper intimacy with Jesus?
Are you experiencing God differently than you have in the past?
Are the spiritual practices that once brought you near to Jesus no longer working?
Are you feeling a pull to slow down and just be?
How much does spiritual direction cost?
The standard fee for a one-hour session is $75. I do not want money to in any way hinder a person from benefiting from spiritual direction. Please let me know if cost is an issue, and we will discuss a fee that works for you.
I take Zelle, Venmo or cash payments
How do I get started?
I would love to meet you to discern if spiritual direction is right for you at this time. You may schedule an introductory meeting either in person or via phone here.
