One of the greatest needs for Christian leaders today is to intentionally and regularly engage with a discerning mentor

A mentor may not have all the answers but can skilfully inspire and sustain the leader in healthy and enjoyable ministry.

Building on the basic concepts of mentoring and spiritual direction, this cohort focuses on training those who show an aptitude for spiritual discernment and are testing their calling to accompany others into deeper intimacy with God and subsequent spiritual health.

Spiritual Mentoring Training involves exploring:

• Key principles of Spiritual Mentoring
• How to develop your own unique style and model of Spiritual Mentoring
• Skills involved in being attuned to God, self and others
• How to deepen spiritual intimacy with God and guide spiritual formation in others
• The nature of transformation, discernment, and spiritual practices which promote formational change.

Academic Recognition

Existing ACOM students participating in this cohort can complete four units as part of the Spiritual Mentoring cohort. Students should speak with their SEM about how this would fit into their course plan. New students will complete the full ACOM application process for an undergraduate or postgraduate award. The Spiritual Mentoring cohort includes the following four ACOM units:

YEAR 1

1. Spiritual Formation (S7103/S8103) Year Long unit
2. The Art of Discernment (S7263/S9262) Trimester 3

YEAR 2

3. Introduction to Christian Spirituality (S7103/S8102) Trimester 1
4. Spiritual Mentoring (S7262/S9261) Trimester 3

Further Information

Agreement

To participate in the Spiritual Mentoring Cohort, you must agree to:

• Cover the financial costs of the course, retreat fees and associated travel costs
• Full attendance at all six, four-day residentials
• Share your spiritual formation story within the group
• Practice a number of self-selected spiritual disciplines, engage all readings and reflective exercises over the course of the training
• Be prepared to mentor at least one person outside the group during the duration of the course
• Be prepared to be mentored or receive spiritual direction outside the group

Course Fees

Cohort Facilitator

Sue Whiteley completed her MA in Christian Spirituality in 2007 and has been teaching and facilitating various Christian spirituality retreats for the past 30 years. During this time, she has built a private practice as a Spiritual Director, Spiritual Mentor and Pastoral Supervisor for Christian leaders across denominations around Australia and further afield.

Sue has worked in various training roles for almost 15 years for churches of Christ NSW/ACT. Her present role is providing executive discernment and leadership enrichment to senior leaders in the movement. More recent training includes Internal Family Systems level 1 and Working Genius certification.

She is married to Brett for nearly 40 years with three adult children and two grandchildren.Together they host at their retreat site in Tasmania called The Boat House. www.theboathouseretreat.com.au

Application Process

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