Spiritual Direction Certificate

The steps of a person are established by the Lord; and He delights in the person's way. When the person falls, the person shall not be hurled headlong because the Lord is the One Who holds the person's hand. (Psalm 37:23)

Program Description:
The Vocational Certificate in Spiritual Direction is a graduate-level program that prepares growing believers to become a full-time spiritual director. Students are specially trained to develop other believers into spiritual maturity.

Careers:

Spiritual Director
Pastoral Counselor
Chaplain in a Christian organization
Prayer Pastor
Church Staff

Outcomes:

Think Christianly about spiritual direction
Be present as a person while serving in the role of spiritual director
Guide spiritual seekers in appropriately honoring ways
Pace with the Holy Spirit and submit to the authority of Scripture in all of its life-giving ways
Structure and conduct sessions for spiritual direction that include real prayer
Help spiritual directees resolve conflicts by working out issues within themselves
Revitalize personally as a minister of God with regular, restorative self-care
Follow ethical guidelines for best practices for spiritual directors regarding truth telling, power dynamics, adequate recordkeeping, professional boundaries, the right kind of confidentiality, mandatory reporting, referring directees to clinical experts or a reliable hotline, etc.
Make practical changes in their own behavior by correcting their understanding of Who God is and who they are.
Take responsibility for their personal time and energy management
Find moral courage, even in the face of opposition
Approach the future with a vision that accords with their Life Mission Statement.