Do you feel called to a ministry of spiritual direction? Do you have spiritual direction clients and are having ongoing supervision?
The Association provides the NZ based professional organisation for you to join. Join the ACSD to find spiritual and professional sustenance for your SD ministry.
We offer support, collegiality, accountability and resources to support your work as a Spiritual Director.
Foundations of Meditation Centering Prayer Practice Eddie O’Connor The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius has been a classic of Christian spirituality since its publication in the 16th century, with many Christians still completing either the entire 30-day retreat or over a longer period of time in daily life. Yet the opening section of the text is largely ignored in the present day, in part due to its focus on disorder,…
Scenario 1 Sandra has been a church-going Christian for many years and has largely been satisfied with her experience. She is highly involved in her community and regularly assists with services, fundraising, holds a range of volunteer roles etc. As far as her congregation are concerned, Sandra is a happy and thriving Christian woman. However, in recent months, Sandra has started to feel restless. She starts to notice little things…
Facing the Fire A journey into Hell with the Spiritual Exercises of st Ignatius Religion is for people who’re afraid of going to hell.Spirituality is for people who’ve already been there. Vine Deloria Jr 12-Step Programme Exercise What am I ashamed of? (things you hide)What am I afraid of? (things you avoid)How have I hurt other people? (things you regret)What am I addicted to? (things you can’t stop doing) What…