Christian Spiritual Direction
Each person’s life story is holy. Each person’s life is full of God moments—times when we need God; times when God is present to us; and times when we are puzzled by God.
A spiritual director is a companion who can help a person see God’s presence in all of life: in questions, crises, careers, relationships, life stages, fears, insecurities, joys and grief.
A spiritual director is not a counselor or an advice giver. Rather, she or he is a companion and a listening presence who can help a person notice, discern, and respond to God’s invitation.
Christian Spiritual Direction is the help given by one Christian to another which enables that 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 God, and to live out the consequences of the relationship.
I was drawn to spiritual direction because of a yearning for soul care and refreshment. It was such gift to have someone focus on my life for a period of time and offer a listening ear. I learned more about praying, decision-making, resting, and exploring my image of God. It was surprising how a short question from my director could spur me to share, explore and learn.
I realized that the pace of my ministry life was leaving me depleted, and my own spiritual life was not transforming at the deepest levels of my soul. It was then that I began to see a spiritual director. It has been said many times that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self.
While anyone can arrange to meet with a spiritual director, the people who often seek this ministry are:
People of all ages, young adults to elders, seek spiritual direction. Those in helping professions are especially supported by spiritual direction: pastors, paid or volunteer church workers, medical personnel, counselors, educators, life coaches, and care-givers.
The meeting takes place in the context of a confidential one-on-one session with a director, usually monthly for the duration of one hour. Directors have meeting spaces in various locations throughout Winnipeg: North Kildonan, Grant Park, River Heights, Westwood and Unicity areas. The suggested fee for a one-hour individual session ranges from $50-$80; however, we will turn no one away for financial reasons.
To take the next step, click on the button or contact a specific director by clicking on the email link (in the bio section). The introductory meeting is typically 30 minutes, and is free of charge.
