Christian Spiritual Mentorship and Direction is one-on-one, consistent (normally monthly) sessions from a theologically-trained Spiritual Director. During the monthly mentorship time with the director, the primary focus is on the individual’s personal relationship with God, his/her prayer life, and discerning how God is working in your everyday life.
A Spiritual Mentor can help a leader discern what is needed during the normal ebb and flow of ministry life. During times of fruitfulness, a Spiritual Mentor can hold a person accountable for keeping a consistent prayer life. During times of dryness, a Spiritual Mentor can help the person discern their life and ministry and to guide the person to hold tight to the truths of God’s grace.
Leaders have a habit of ignoring their own needs in order to care for the needs of others. Unfortunately, we don’t always realize the slow depletion of our own emotional, psychological, physical, and mental health. A Spiritual Mentor can help discern where God is calling you to respond to the times of rest and the times of work in order to avoid burnout and fatigue in ministry.
Current and potential leaders need encouragement, refreshment, and support as they work in the vineyard for Christ. Spiritual Mentorship empowers leaders by recognizing their God-given gifts and directing how to best utilize them in their leadership position.
What is Christian Spiritual Mentorship and Direction?
Carrie's Story
Carrie has been providing spiritual direction for over a decade. She received her certification in spiritual direction and Ignatian Spiritual Exercises from the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spiritual Direction in Clearwater, Florida. In addition, she received her certification in supervision from the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this current ministry, Carrie trained as a Healthcare Chaplain at Centra Hospital, where she now works part-time as a hospital chaplain. While living in Gaming, Austria for two years she led pilgrimages to Italy, Poland, France, and Bosnia. In her free time, she loves sharing her musical talent with others, drawing on 38 years of experience playing the flute across classical, jazz, and contemporary Christian genres.