Name: Spiritual Direction For Every Christian
Price: 9.73 GBP
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Author: Gordon Jeff
ISBN: 9780281059515

For many years, spiritual direction was regarded as an elitist activity, designed for the benefit of the clergy and a few specially devout laity. This book presents an alternative to that view, arguing that spiritual direction is a benefit which every Christian can enjoy. But if that is so, where will we find all the competent spiritual guides to meet this need? Gordon Jeff's answer is that in every congregation there are people - women and men, lay and ordained - who possess a latent gift for spiritual direction. To develop that gift, courses are now available in many parts of the country, but the Anglican Diocese of Southwark was the first in the field, and this book outlines methods which have proved their worth over nearly 25 years, and which have been widely adopted across the UK and beyond. This wise, practical handbook will be appreciated by all who would like to know how the skills of spiritual direction may be applied in their own congregation. It will also prove helpful as a concise introduction to the nature and purpose of direction, and how it relates to other forms of pastoral care and counselling.

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Revised and reissued edition, first published 1987 This book is invaluable for anyone considering becoming a spiritual director or is interested in what spiritual direction is. Gordon Jeff has been involved in the area of spiritual direction for many years yet with his huge experience he writes in a straightforward and accessible way. He gives insights for the individual who is uncertain as to what spiritual direction is all about, how helpful it can be, the nature of the on-going relationship with the director and the difference between spiritual direction and counselling. He also encourages and suggests how people can be trained to become spiritual directors themselves giving practical suggestions, interesting questions and discussion thoughts for potential directees to consider about the nature of their own particular journey. All in all – a worthwhile book about a topic which is assuming greater significance amongst Christians today.

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