An Open Place: The Ministry of Group Spiritual Direction

by Daniel Schrock (Editor), Marlene Kropf (Editor)

Written from an ecumenical standpoint as a practical aid for moving those experienced in individual spiritual direction toward group practices

This book responds to the movement to expand spiritual direction beyond the classic on-with-one model. Group spiritual direction has the potential to offer the rich experience of individual spiritual direction to a much wider audience, yet very little has been written to provide guidance for starting such groups.

This book responds to that challenge. It outlines ways that a diverse and ecumenical group of spiritual directors worked to initiate groups in multiple contexts. It examines the many variables-among directors, directees, even meeting spaces-that affect and enliven this ministry. And it summarizes pitfalls, success, and discoveries.

Genres: Spirituality

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ike Unger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book. I enjoyed the approach that was taken in writing the book. Different voice and perspectives. So much information and easy to understand.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collection of essays about both the practice and theology of group spiritual direction in different settings

[Darceylaine]

Recommended by the Clergy Seminar in Congregation Based Spiritual Direction