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Click
here to download and print a PDF version* of
the 2010-2011 Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides
brochure.
A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
in Contemplative Prayer and Spiritual
Guidance
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Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides,
now in its 20th year, is a two-year training
program in contemplative prayer and spiritual direction. During the two
years, participants will experience and learn to practice the
disciplines of contemplative prayer and the art of contemplative
spiritual direction. Through both years, participants will discover the
richness of contemplative community, the intimacy of small group
interaction, and the depths of contemplative prayer.
"At this time of transition in my life, the
Oasis SDSG program has offered the opportunity for gentle gestation,
quiet transformation, and a gradual unfolding moving me to further
growth in God."
~ Arlene HoytLocation
Kenbrook (45 minutes
east of Harrisburg)
190 Pine Meadow Rd.
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: 717.865.4547 —
www.kenbrook.org

"For a very long time I have been searching for
something that was missing in my life. I found it in SDSG. It has helped
me in my personal journey and in journeying with others."
~ Marie S. Rodichok
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“The SDSG program of Oasis
Ministries provides a great opening and deepening for any called to
a deeper spiritual life and the possibility that you are called to
be a spiritual companion for others.”
~ Keith Braucher

F or
Whom
SDSG is especially suited to those who are seeking to deepen their
practice of prayer and learn about being a spiritual companion to
others. Lay persons and clergy are welcome.
Year II is for persons with Year I or equivalent.
Class Size and Credits: Class size is limited to 30.
If you are seeking Continuing Education Credit, 6.6 CEUs are
available per year.
"SDSG
has helped me rediscover the moment—here and now—and celebrate in
it. Being well schooled in delayed gratification, I am relearning to
enjoy life as it happens."
~ Verne Greiner
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Year I
Dates The intent
of the first year of SDSG is to provide
experiences of contemplative prayer and training in the art of being a
spiritual director. Participants are asked to have a spiritual director
and, by January 2008, to serve as a spiritual guide for two individuals.
A reflection paper is also required.
The focus
in the first year is twofold: grounding
participants in the Christian contemplative tradition, through readings
(both classical and contemporary), class presentations on a variety of
topics and prayer experiences, along with assisting participants in
being a guide for others in their spiritual journey. Meeting days
include a rhythm of teaching sessions, prayer experiences, community
building, individual reflection, discussion, and small group experience.
Central to our process in both years, peer groups of 4-6 people spend
time each month in spiritual support of one another and in reflecting
together on the practice of spiritual direction in which the
participants are engaged. Each peer group is facilitated by a trained
spiritual director.
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Year
II
Dates The intent
of the second year of SDSG
is to provide
opportunities to continue practicing the disciplines of contemplative
prayer, drawing on a unique spiritual tradition each month, as well as
further training in spiritual direction. Each person is asked to have a
spiritual director and to serve as a spiritual guide for two
individuals. Two reflection papers are also required.
In the second year, the rhythm of meeting days is very similar
to the first year; however, the content
of the second
year includes prayer experiences and sessions devoted to key issues
of spiritual direction, further readings in spirituality, psychology,
and Christian mysticism, and two-hour peer group sessions (4-6 people)
for spiritual support and deepening the practice of spiritual direction.
"Year after year, I
look out at the faces of the new participants on the opening retreat
day of SDSG and I see something of who they and how they are.
Two years later, in the closing retreat, I look out at these same
faces and they are not the same persons. That difference,
enveloped in the coming of love and prayer, is Oasis."
~ Glenn Mitchell, Director of Training and Program |
LEADERS:
Glenn Mitchell,
M.Div., is Director of Training and Program for Oasis Ministries and a
lead teacher in SDSG. Glenn has a practice of spiritual direction and
retreat leadership in State College, Pa. He is a Shalem graduate and has
particular interest in the intersection of spirituality and the arts.
Nancy L. Bieber,
M.A., M.S. a lead
teacher for SDSG, was a psychologist for 25 years but now has a practice
as spiritual director and retreat leader in Lancaster, PA. A Quaker and
a graduate of Shalem Institute, Nancy regularly leads retreats for
Pendle Hill the Quaker Study Center and teaches classes on prayer at
Lancaster Theological Seminary.
Bonita Rose Collins-Hobbs,
M. Div., is pastor of Mt.
Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, located in Darby Twp., Sharon
Hill, PA. She is a graduate of Lancaster Theological Seminary, a
spiritual director, an ordained elder with the CME Church since 1988,
and founder of "Uniqueness with Faith Ministries”.
Jo Ann Kunz,
M.A., serves as a Senior Pastor at a non-denominational Christian church
located in Lititz, PA. She teaches
spiritual formation/spiritual direction at both Eastern University and
Evangelical Theological Seminary, as well as being a certified Enneagram
trainer. Jo Ann has been part of the faculty of Oasis Ministries since
2001. She serves as a retreat and workshop facilitator, maintains a
private spiritual direction practice, and holds a special interest in
dream work.
Melissa
Stock left a career in early childhood education to pursue a
life of prayer. She completed training programs in spiritual formation
and spiritual direction at both Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and
Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development. Melissa has also been
trained to offer the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is active
in her congregation and throughout the community in retreat work,
spiritual direction, and Taize worship. Melissa enjoys the arts,
reading, camping, spending time with family, and being out of doors for
contemplative exploration.
Ruth Zeiders left a
career in finance to follow her calling as a certified spiritual
director and reiki master. Married to a Lutheran pastor, she has a
ministry in Bloomsburg, PA,
serving as spiritual director, offering reiki treatments and training,
and teaching TriYoga®. Ruth completed the Spiritual Direction for
Spiritual Guides and
Dates -- 2010-2011 Year |
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YEAR I
OPENING RETREAT
10:00 a.m., Tuesday,
September 28, 2010 through 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29,
2010
MONTHLY SESSIONS (Wednesdays)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.,
Nov. 3, Dec. 1, 2010
Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, 2011
CLOSING RETREAT
10:00 a.m., Tuesday,
May 3, 2011
through 3:00 p.m., Wednesday,
May 4, 2011
SDSG Year I sparked a fire I didn’t know I was
ready to light.
~ Fern Gaffey
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YEAR
II
OPENING RETREAT
10:00 a.m., Thursday,
September 30, 2010
through 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, October 1, 2010
MONTHLY SESSIONS
(Thursdays)
10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Nov. 4, Dec. 2, 2010
Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3,
Apr. 7, 2011
CLOSING RETREAT
10:00 a.m., Thursday,
May 5,
2011
through 3:00 p.m.,
Friday,
May 6,
2011
“My growth in faith and relationship with the
Divine surpassed whatever I thought upon first entering SDSG…Out of that
came the call to be a spiritual director which has brought breath, joy
and enthusiasm in my daily life and ministry.”
~ Linda Bonfiglio |
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TUITION PER YEAR: $1,950
Plus
Application fee of $200 (non-refundable after program begins) sent
with registration form.
If application fee received by May 30:
discount $50 from application fee
If application fee received after August 30:
add
$50 to application fee
The balance
of first year’s tuition is to be paid in five equal installments of $390
due upon acceptance into the program (by August) and on class meeting
days in October, December, February, and April. [Second year’s tuition
schedule will be the same, except, since you are already in the
program, the first payment of $390 is due in June 2010.]
Participants are asked to pay for and attend all sessions.
Payments by MasterCard, Visa and Discover are welcome.
If withdrawing your application from the program, the Application
fee less $50 is refundable if withdrawing prior to September 1, 2010.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Some
scholarship help is available. Scholarship is granted based upon
scholarship receipts and requests. Contact us after seeking assistance
from other local sources of funding (like your church or denomination).
TO APPLY, OR
FOR ADDITIONAL,
INFORMATION:
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Click
here to download and print a PDF version* of
the 2010-2011 Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides
brochure and Application form.
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Call 717-737-8222 to request a copy of the program brochure.
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Email your request to oasismin@oasismin.org.
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