THE ART OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FORMATION PROGRAM

Stillpoint at Ghost Ranch brings the highly regarded Art of Spiritual Direction Formation & Training Program in southern California to the exhilarating landscapes of the historic Ghost Ranch. This program is rooted in the deep contemplative Christian tradition and honors the sacred listening practices of other traditions, as well.

Participants who apply and are accepted in the program will travel to Ghost Ranch for four, one-week residential intensives (two separate weeks each year). An experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors will facilitate the sessions, using presentations, role-plays, discussions, demonstrations, spiritual practices, contemplative exercises and prayer. The Stillpoint program is noted for engagement and is a practicum. We practice the art of spiritual direction with hours of practice with participants and staff so the graduates may experience and perfect their gifts in being spiritually present to others. Participants find that their lives change as their gifts of deep listening and presence emerge.

THE ART OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FORMATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM is schedule to begin in November with classes being held over the period beginning November 2010 and ending in March 2012. Sessions are scheduled fo November 15-21, 2010; March 7-13, 2011; October 10-16, 2011; and March 5-11, 2012.

Step I THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY - the pre-requisite course for the Art of Spiritual Direction program which may also be taken by anyone as a stand alone class in spiritual and personal discernment.  This one week program supports participants in a deep exploration of their personal spiritual lives in a small group setting, deeply enriching their relationship with God/Spirit and recognizing the ways that God is present and working in their lives. Experienced spiritual directors will facilitate and guide participants in developing their skills in deep listening and personal discernment. The program introduces members to the deep and expansive practices of Christian spiritual formation, the ancient practice of Spiritual Direction, and a process whereby participants will discern the next steps in their spiritual journey. IMPORTANT NEW DATES: The Spiritual Journey will begin on August 20, 2010 (Friday with dinner at 5:30pm) and conclude on August 27, 2010 (Friday at noon). 

Information: To learn more about Stillpoint at Ghost Ranch, contact Christopher McCauley, Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality
at 323-340-8036. Christopher will be happy to discuss the program with you personally.