Group Spiritual Direction Basics

Each person embodies their own unique story. It is shaped by family, by culture, by circumstances, by injustices, by relationships, by geography, etc. What happens when a group of people, each with their own unique stories, enters into a shared space? It may be the making of a disaster, but it also holds the possibility of catalytic experiences of connection, discernment, love, and the creation of a new story together. This is the beauty of group spiritual direction.  

Through the lens of loving God and loving others, participants will be invited to welcome and navigate unique stories within their groups and nurture a curiosity amongst group members that cultivates deepening relationships. Engaging with a mixture of multi-disciplinary content, instruction, praxis, and prayer, spiritual directors will learn how to translate their training into group contexts. Participants will also learn about the life stages of a group and how to navigate various dynamics in a group setting.

 3-session group direction facilitation training program. Online meetings for three Mondays - 

                                            July 14, 28, and August 18 from 4-5:30 pm PT

               *Facilitator will consider other dates depending on group members' availability

Participants will:

 - Attend three 1.5 hour online Zoom meetings for instruction, discussion, practice, and group supervision.  

- Read two books throughout the course. 

- Design a group direction experience.

 - Be in personal spiritual direction

About the Facilitator

As a spiritual director, pastor, and writer, Jen Manglos delights in helping others discover their own belovedness in God. Embodiment, hospitality, and storytelling characterize her approach to spiritual direction, as well as pilgrimage, having completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. She has been offering spiritual direction for over 13 years, holding an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, and in the last few years has moved into training and supervising directors.

If you have further questions email jen@nuosformation.com