Spiritual direction is an ancient ministry of the church with roots all the way back to the desert mothers and fathers of the 3rd century a.D. This is a time-tested practice for pursuing wisdom in our lives.

In this work, two people put their full attention to the work of God in one of their lives. A spiritual director listens with you as you listen to God.

Spiritual direction is fruitful for anyone who wants a deeper experience with God. Every Christian can benefit from Spiritual direction. For those who get a paycheck from a church or a ministry, there's a particular urgency for spiritual direction. There are too many people in ministry burning themselves out with unhealthy emotional habits.

Spiritual direction provides a safe haven for asking big questions, expressing fearsome doubts,  saying things out loud you can't say anywhere else, hearing big questions that nudge us nearer to God.

Whether you're serving in any role on a church staff, a missionary, church planter, seminary student or church volunteer, meeting regularly with a spiritual director is one important piece of a self-care plan for doing ministry for the long haul.  In the frantic busyness of life, work, family, & ministry, spiritual direction holds a still, quiet, & intentional space in your schedule for listening deeply to what God has been speaking to you.

Peter can be available in person at the Abbey or via video with Zoom.

You can schedule an initial consultation with Peter or explore our network of directors trained by the Sabbath Life in the links below.