spiritual formation and direction training programs
One Year Spiritual Formation program - The School of Incarnational Transformation
We are excited to offer a one year, experiential program in spiritual formation! Through this program participants will receive experiential formation in each of these facets of our being, Spirit, Mind, Body and Soul, and be introduced to practices to support them in their ongoing journey toward wholeness and Christ-likeness. While the training we do is grounded in spiritual formation, we want to support the full and ongoing transformation of your body and mind, and the discovery of your soul’s unique niche in this world. It is our understanding that each of these facets are a vital part of what it means to be a spiritual being, which is why they are included in this training.
This one-year program is strongly recommended in preparation for all who desire to apply to our 2-year spiritual direction training program. It will assist participants in their discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. This one-year program is also open to anyone seeking a year of more intensive, incarnational-formation, without an intent to apply for the two-year spiritual direction program. Cost for this program is $1,600.
CLICK HERE to download the Detailed Program Information Document for the School of Incarnational Transformation (includes program dates and cost).
CLICK HERE to download the Application and Reference Form. Application deadline is December 29, 2023. Early bird registration deadline is December 1, 2023.
Two Year Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Direction
Hole in the Rock Ministries, as a regional affiliate of Christian Formation and Direction Ministries, offers a two-year certificate program in Christian Formation and Spiritual Direction, involving 6 intensives (each lasting 3 days), monthly retreat days, monthly spiritual direction, supervision for individual direction, group spiritual direction, and relation to a network of spiritual directors for peer supervision and support.
We have updated our start date for our next cohort!! NEXT COHORT BEGINNING 2025 in Fresno. If you are interested, please check back for an updated Information page and Application. If you have additional questions please contact us, [email protected].
LINK COMING SOON - CLICK HERE to download the Detailed Program Information Document (includes program dates and cost).
LINK COMING SOON - CLICK HERE to download the Application.
Goal
The goal of the Certificate Program in Christian Formation and Spiritual Direction is to help the student
Certificate Program Events and Dates
Year One - TBA
Year Two - TBA
Costs
Tuition for the two-year program is $4,400. Tuition includes instruction, administrative costs, reprints and other materials, lunch and some evening meals. Not included are costs for books, transportation, overnight accommodations and some evening meals and fees, if any, for individual spiritual direction and retreat days.
Entry Requirements
Admission is open to individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have training or demonstrable knowledge of Scripture and theology. Life experience along with contemplative spiritual experience are highly valued as is awareness of a potential call to be a spiritual director. Completion of the 1 year Spiritual Formation program is strongly recommended. Admission to the program is granted by the Admissions Committee of the Regional program, composed of Faculty and Staff of the Certificate Program, when the following steps have been completed:
Faculty
Todd Minturn, SD, Lynn Baker, SD; all Regional Directors; and other faculty and staff drawn from the regional networks.
Information
For further information contact Todd Minturn of the Central California region at [email protected].
We are excited to offer a one year, experiential program in spiritual formation! Through this program participants will receive experiential formation in each of these facets of our being, Spirit, Mind, Body and Soul, and be introduced to practices to support them in their ongoing journey toward wholeness and Christ-likeness. While the training we do is grounded in spiritual formation, we want to support the full and ongoing transformation of your body and mind, and the discovery of your soul’s unique niche in this world. It is our understanding that each of these facets are a vital part of what it means to be a spiritual being, which is why they are included in this training.
This one-year program is strongly recommended in preparation for all who desire to apply to our 2-year spiritual direction training program. It will assist participants in their discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. This one-year program is also open to anyone seeking a year of more intensive, incarnational-formation, without an intent to apply for the two-year spiritual direction program. Cost for this program is $1,600.
CLICK HERE to download the Detailed Program Information Document for the School of Incarnational Transformation (includes program dates and cost).
CLICK HERE to download the Application and Reference Form. Application deadline is December 29, 2023. Early bird registration deadline is December 1, 2023.
Two Year Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Direction
Hole in the Rock Ministries, as a regional affiliate of Christian Formation and Direction Ministries, offers a two-year certificate program in Christian Formation and Spiritual Direction, involving 6 intensives (each lasting 3 days), monthly retreat days, monthly spiritual direction, supervision for individual direction, group spiritual direction, and relation to a network of spiritual directors for peer supervision and support.
We have updated our start date for our next cohort!! NEXT COHORT BEGINNING 2025 in Fresno. If you are interested, please check back for an updated Information page and Application. If you have additional questions please contact us, [email protected].
LINK COMING SOON - CLICK HERE to download the Detailed Program Information Document (includes program dates and cost).
LINK COMING SOON - CLICK HERE to download the Application.
Goal
The goal of the Certificate Program in Christian Formation and Spiritual Direction is to help the student
- Mature into deeper intimacy with the Triune God.
- Develop a theology of Christian spirituality by drawing on and integrating insights from Scripture, theology, historical traditions, psychology and related fields.
- Discover the richness of one’s own spiritual tradition, as well as the gifts and blessings of other traditions.
- Learn about, and engage in, spiritual habits and practices that facilitate spiritual growth.
- Grow in the integration of prayer, study and service and in developing practical wisdom based on Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.
- Gain skills in providing individual and group spiritual direction from a Christian perspective.
- Participate in a creative partnership among Christian spiritual directors in one’s region.
Certificate Program Events and Dates
Year One - TBA
Year Two - TBA
Costs
Tuition for the two-year program is $4,400. Tuition includes instruction, administrative costs, reprints and other materials, lunch and some evening meals. Not included are costs for books, transportation, overnight accommodations and some evening meals and fees, if any, for individual spiritual direction and retreat days.
Entry Requirements
Admission is open to individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have training or demonstrable knowledge of Scripture and theology. Life experience along with contemplative spiritual experience are highly valued as is awareness of a potential call to be a spiritual director. Completion of the 1 year Spiritual Formation program is strongly recommended. Admission to the program is granted by the Admissions Committee of the Regional program, composed of Faculty and Staff of the Certificate Program, when the following steps have been completed:
- A completed application form and application fee.
- A statement detailing educational background, work experience, Christian journey, involvement in church and Christian service, and interest in the program.
- Two letters of reference [one pastoral and one personal - preferably people with some familiarity with your contemplative spiritual journey.]
- An interview with one of the Program Faculty/Staff .
Faculty
Todd Minturn, SD, Lynn Baker, SD; all Regional Directors; and other faculty and staff drawn from the regional networks.
Information
For further information contact Todd Minturn of the Central California region at [email protected].