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Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction at Apostles
The Chapel is a room in our building that is dedicated to prayer. It’s open any time our building is open (Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm) and no sign-ups are necessary to come and pray here. The hope for this space is that it will serve as a refuge for anyone needing to offer up what’s on their hearts or hear from the Lord. The Chapel includes four stations, the content of which rotates monthly. You may engage with as many as you’d like, or you are welcome to simply use the room for prayer without engaging with the stations. These stations include: Journaling, Scripture Study, Visio Divina, and a Prayer Wall.
The Chapel is located in a quiet corner of our second floor on the farthest end of the building from the sanctuary. Look for signage in the hallways, which will point you to the “Chapel.”
What’s Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is two people meeting together, seeking to hear God. Whether you’re in the middle of a personal crisis, a transition, stagnation, or even smooth sailing, spiritual direction can be especially helpful in drawing near to the Lord and inviting his presence and voice.
Unlike counseling or pastoral care which often focuses on problem solving, spiritual direction is a ministry of companionship, where together the trained director and directee are observing the Lord’s present actions and guiding invitations.
What a Typical Session is Like
You and your director would set a time and plan to meet for one hour. The session begins with a few moments of quiet, and then your director might read a few verses of Scripture or pray as you both become aware of God’s nearness. When you’re ready, you can break the silence and begin sharing whatever the Holy Spirit brings to mind. The director will listen, and may reflect back what he or she hears, ask questions, or suggest pausing for a few moments to listen again for the Lord’s prompting. There is no judgment, no advice giving, no attempts to fix the situation shared. Rather, we ask God in his wisdom to guide us.
Rhythm of Meeting Together
Sessions last an hour and occur monthly at the most. You may find you want to pursue spiritual direction for a season or just one time. No pressure to decide now.
Ready to try it?
Reach out to Eric Bolash, one of our pastors, to learn more and find out how to schedule a session with one of our vetted directors.
