There are a variety of Training programmes for Spiritual Directors offered in New Zealand and overseas. We interview individuals who having completed a programme and gained experience, and wish to join a professional organisation. We assess candidates on the basis of our document Foundational …
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Te RangiMarie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KzgkIMXqxY The awesome response of Aotearoa New Zealand to the Christchurch Mosque shootings inspired me to write the Christmas Carol This is the Day - Te …
Photos from the 2019 Training event
2019 Biennial General Meeting
As usual this was held during our Training Event Minutes hereAudited AccountsExecutive report Welcome to new executive members: Lew MarshSteve Tollestrup Lew MarshSteve Tollestrup The …
Spiritual Direction after Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Spiritual Direction after Sexual Abuse by Clergy: Observations on the Spiritual Journeys of Some NZ Women Survivors. By Trish McBride (Published originally in Presence, An International Journal of …
Spiritual Exercises through the Arts
New Book: Grace upon Grace: Savouring the Spiritual Exercises through the Arts by Marlene Marburg Appropriate following our recent Open Day in Auckland which offered a similar theme. The …
Otago University Chaplain
Lyn Taylor of Otago Tertiary Chaplaincy Trust Board writes: Many of you will already aware that our remarkable chaplain of 20 years, Greg Hughson, is retiring soon from his ministry with us. …
An Epiphany Blessing
For Those Who Have Far to Travel Fran Francis used this blessing by Jan Richardson printed in The Painted Prayer Book at the Training Event, shared here for everyone to enjoy and use - credit …
Enneagram Rhapsody
One of our members sent this link. If you are into the Enneagram, enjoy this take on Bohemiam Rhapsody - 6 minutes of smiling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQnmM2XzLjk …
Research into Impact of Spiritual Experiences
Meeting 'God' in Thin Places Seeking participants who would like to share their experience of feeling close to "God" whiles in counselling through difficult life experience... Alexandra …
Leadership Role at Titoki Healing Centre
Is God leading you to join the team at Titoki Christian Healing Retreat Centre in Whakatane? An opportunity has arisen for a couple or individual to be appointed into a leadership role for our …
