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The Association of Christian Spiritual Directors ANZ

The Association of Christian Spiritual Directors in Aotearoa New Zealand was formally established in September 1991, its aims being:  
  • To encourage and actively promote spiritual direction 
  • To promote the ongoing formation of spiritual directors 
  • To encourage supervision of spiritual directors 

What is Christian Spiritual Direction?

Christian spiritual direction is a pastoral ministry in which one Christian
person helps another to:
  • pay attention to God’s personal communication to him/her
  • respond to and grow in intimacy with God
  • live out the consequences of this relationship
Christian spiritual direction is based on God’s covenantal relationship with men
and women in Jesus Christ. Covenant speaks of mutual respect, trust and
faithfulness and has a sacred character. Therefore Christian spiritual direction
requires a commitment to minister to a person with a Christ-like love and
respect for his or her dignity, value and destiny.
This seminar with Megan McKenna precedes the bi-ennial Members' training event in Christchurch. 
Thurs. 22nd August 2013 - 10am to 4pm
College House, 100 Waimairi Road
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 
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ACSD Resources
23-25 August 2013, Christchurch
Bruised Reeds and Smouldering Wicks:
Spiritual Direction on the Edge