Grow your awareness
Spiritual direction is a process of prayerful conversation that facilitates growing awareness of God’s presence and involvement in your ordinary life, inviting you into a deeper surrender to God’s love and a fuller participation in the life God shares with us.
Spiritual direction is an ancient ministry, dating back to the 3rd century, but it has only become familiar to many Christians in the last few decades. Despite the name, it isn't about giving you "direction" for your life. A good spiritual director will never tell you what to do. Instead, as a fellow pilgrim on the journey, we help you notice and reflect on how you are (or aren't) experiencing God in the ups and downs of your ordinary life.
Who is spiritual direction for?
The short answer is anyone. But you will likely find spiritual direction especially helpful if:
- You have a deepening desire to live a more authentic life with God
- You’re trying to make sense of God and your own faith journey
- The old answers, approach to faith, or spiritual practices that used to work don’t any more
- You’re in a faith crisis and wondering if you’re losing your way
- You’re at a crossroads in your life and need to discern God’s path forward
To be clear, spiritual direction is not therapy, nor is it coaching, discipling, or mentoring. The focus is on awareness of God, not therapeutic interventions or problem-solving, or specific goals.
Spiritual direction is for those who want to be assisted by a trained listener to discern God’s presence and activity in their lives.
How it works
Spiritual direction is offered by Gravity Commons Co-Founder Ben Sternke, and happens through a one-on-one hour-long meeting, generally once a month.
There are no assignments or homework. We talk about whatever you want to bring from your life, and seek to discern together how God is present to you and working in you in the midst of your ordinary life.
Looking for a spiritual director?
Fill out the form below and Ben will reach out to set up an informational meeting where you can hear more about his approach to spiritual direction and ask any questions you may have.