Spiritual Direction

jbrod · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 10

What is the role of a Spiritual Director? What should I expect to receive from a spiritual direction session? What qualifications should he/she have? Is this equivalant or a good alternate to a mentor?

I have lots of questions...

webacus · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

Please tell me more. I'm not familar with that term...

jbrod · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 10

These are men and women Chrisitans who call themselves spiritual directors. It seems almost like a one-on-one small group. You can go to them for learning how to hear and respond to what God is doing in your life, or for advice on spiritual matters. I don't know much about it was wondering if anyone else did and knew more.

webacus · Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 10:34 am Post subject:

So, this sounds like 'spiritual mentoring'?

Are these people trained and/or referred by your church?

jbrod · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 10

They are trained, some are church leaders/treachers ex.pastors, but there doesn't seem to be a formal designation or association that I am aware of. It appears that anyone can hang their hat as a spiritual director. That is why I am wondering what to expect/look for.

webacus · Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:10 am Post subject:

Okay. I've done some spiritual mentoring under the auspices
of my church. In other words: A person phones the church
with some questions, and he may be referred to me for
one-on-one discsussion.

In that situation, the caller can feel comfortable with me,
knowing that I am supported by the church. I in effect
'represent' the church. The person can feel secure knowing
I adhere to the same Statement of Belief, values, etc.,
as the church.

So, I think under those circumstances, you could feel 'safe'
mentoring with a spiritual director from your church.

Does that answer your question?

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