Spiritual direction is a guided Christian conversation that helps you pay attention to God’s presence and activity in your life.
Rather than offering advice or quick solutions, a spiritual director listens with you; helping you notice where God may already be speaking, inviting, or shaping your life. The goal is not to fix problems but to cultivate deeper awareness of God and greater responsiveness to His work.
Spiritual direction is often helpful during seasons when you are:
- Seeking clarity about a decision or calling
- Experiencing spiritual dryness or transition
- Desiring a deeper relationship with God
- Processing significant life or ministry experiences
- Learning to recognize God’s presence in everyday life
A typical session is a conversation shaped by prayer, reflection, and attentive listening. Together we explore where you sense God’s movement in your life and how you might respond with faithfulness.
Spiritual direction is not counseling, coaching, or mentoring. While those approaches can be valuable, spiritual direction focuses specifically on attending to your relationship with God.
What a Session Looks Like
Sessions are typically 50–60 minutes and take place either in person or via Zoom.
During a session we may:
- Reflect on your recent experiences with God
- Pay attention to Scripture, prayer, or spiritual practices
- Notice areas of consolation, struggle, or invitation
- Discern how God may be leading you forward
Spiritual direction is not about having the right answers. It is about learning to listen more deeply to the One who already knows you and loves you.
Beginning Spiritual Direction
If you are interested in exploring spiritual direction, the first step is a brief introductory conversation where we can get to know each other and determine whether this is a good fit.
You are welcome to reach out with questions or to schedule an initial conversation.
Who Spiritual Direction Is Not For
Spiritual direction is not a substitute for counseling, therapy, or crisis care.
If you are currently experiencing severe emotional distress, trauma, or mental health concerns, working with a licensed counselor may be the most appropriate first step. Spiritual direction can complement counseling, but it does not replace it.
Spiritual direction is also not primarily about receiving advice or solutions. Instead, it focuses on learning to notice and respond to God’s presence in your life.
A Simple Way to Think About It
If counseling often asks,
“How can we address this problem?”
Spiritual direction asks,
“Where is God in this moment, and how might you respond?”