Journey Partners

 

 

 Training in Spiritual Direction

  • A two-year program of training in the Christian tradition of Spiritual Direction
  • Open to both laity and clergy of all denominations and faith traditions
  • Designed to deepen each participant’s personal faith journey
  • Offered in six retreats held at the Duncan Gray Episcopal Retreat Center in Canton, Mississippi
  • Led by The Reverend Wendy Miller, noted author, teacher, pastor and spiritual director
  • Focused on
    •  readings from classic and contemporary spiritual writings  
    •  supervised experiential learning to develop each participant’s  capacity to accompany others
    •  spiritual direction within congregations and missional settings 
  • Qualifies for seminary credit through Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois
  • Scheduled to begin a new class in March 2012
  • Click here for a brochure, a sample application and sample reference letter.
  • Resources for current participants



 

 

 

 

Sustaining a Community of Spiritual Directors

  • A community designed to nurture and sustain trained spiritual directors who are engaged in  the ministry of spiritual guidance
  • Open to all alumni of the Journey Partners training process and other trained spiritual directors
  • Offered in three formats
    • Seasons of the Soul: 4 retreats each year for continued learning and formation 
    • Supervision Peer Groups: ongoing geographical groups for support and accountability, and one-day gatherings focused on supervision for the larger community
    • Day Retreats:  time apart for silence and holy conversation