Spiritual Director Training

Spiritual Direction is primarily a "charism", a Holy Spirit energized gift to God's people. The practice of it can deepen one's capacity to connect with God and others. Whether your goal is to become a "Spiritual Director", or to clarify, focus, and rejuvenate your own spiritual journey, or your ministry, attending a School of Spiritual Direction can have a significant impact. Please visit the contact page if you'd be interested in participating in a school. 

Year 1 Online training begins September 16-17.

Year 1 In person/online ‘Hybrid’ training begins September 13-14 in Cincinnati, OH.

Year 2 Online begins September 23-24

Year 2 In person/online Hybrid training begins Sept. 20-21 in Cincinnati, OH.

Year 3 Post-graduate online training begins Sept. 27

Year 3 Post-graduate In person/online Hybrid training begins Sept. 28 in Cincinnati, OH.

Suggested Reading

  • "Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director" by Bruce Demarest

  • "Sacred Companions" by David Benner

  • “Falling Upward” by Richard Rohr

  • "Forming The Leader's Soul: An Invitation to Spiritual Direction" by Morris Dirks

  • "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile

  • "Spiritual Direction: Wisdom For The Long Walk of Faith" by Henri Nouwen

  • "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence

  • "Life With God: Reading the Bible For Spiritual Transformation" by Richard Foster

  • "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" by Jeanne Guyon

  • "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown

  • "The Critical Journey" by Janet O. Hagberg & Robert W Guelich

  • "Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation" by Martin Laird

  • "Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction" by Sue Pickering

  • "Rooted (IN): Thriving in Connection with God, Yourself, and Others” by Susan Carson

  • "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brene Brown

  • "Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith" by Benjamin Corey

  • "God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will" by Mark E. Thibodeaux

  • “Spirit, Soul, Body: Toward an Integral Christian Spirituality” by Cyprian Consiglio

  • “Awareness” by Anthony De Mello

  • “The Cloud of Unknowing” by author unknown, edited by William Johnston

  • “A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel” by Brad Jersak

  • “Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel” by Thomas Keating

  • “Sounds of the Eternal: A Celtic Psalter; Morning & Night Prayer” by John Phillip Newell