We encourage all Christians in the diocese to deepen their walk with Jesus through prayer, engagement with Scripture and serving the needs of others.
Our Lights for Christ resources give some ideas as to how we might begin to do this.
For many Christians, especially those in ordained and lay ministry, growth in our knowledge of God and of ourselves comes through the valued support of a spiritual accompanier (sometimes called a spiritual director or soul friend).
Typically a minister will meet with a spiritual accompanier monthly or less frequently in order to consider how they have experienced God in their life and ministry, to receive appropriate words of comfort and challenge and to grow deeper into God’s love.
The ministry of spiritual accompaniment is a vital one for the health and wellbeing of all our ministers and we provide training for those who feel a call to this particular area.
Training takes place over two years in the form of two six-month courses (Spiritual Growth and Transformation, and the Art of Spiritual Accompaniment – see below).
Receiving spiritual accompaniment
For those wishing to enquire about receiving spiritual accompaniment then please email Suzanna Schofield.