On Being a Spiritual Guide
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Friday, October 5, 2007, 9:30am-4pm
Friday, April 4, 2008, 9:30am-4pm
The true healing effects of spiritual direction come not from our
own efforts as spiritual directors, but when we attend to the Holy
Spirit in our interchanges, when we are aware of seeking grace, when
God works through our relationships. This quality of presence
undergirds every aspect of the Shalem Spiritual Guidance Program, and I
love to see the difference it makes in people.
If people come to you formally or informally for help with their spiritual lives, you may wish to explore this ministry by attending this one-day workshop.
In this experiential introduction to spiritual guidance, we will look at the distinction between spiritual direction and counseling, the distinctions and overlaps between spiritual direction and group spiritual direction, and resources for this ministry. We also will address questions that might aid one's discernment of call to this form of spiritual leadership. Several guided experiences will be included.
For those interested in Shalem's Spiritual Guidance Program, a special introduction will be given.
(For those interested in the Winter 2010 SGP class, please consider attending the April event.)
| Dates: |
Friday, October 5, 2007 Friday, April 4, 2008 |
| Time: | 9:30am-4pm |
| Place: | Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852 Please note! This is a location change from the original location of Shalem. |
| Leaders: | Martha Campbell, Bill Dietrich |
| Cost: |
$40 (Please bring a bag lunch; drinks will be provided.) |
Registration
Online registration is now closed for this program. Walk in registrations will be accepted. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring the following: a check for $40 made out to Shalem, a bag lunch that needs no refrigeration or heating, a journal, and a water bottle if you use one.
For directions to Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, please click here.
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