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Soul Care Training

 We are excited to offer several 5 day Soul Care Retreats in 2009. The information below explains what will happen. These retreats are for people who want to grow deeper in their faith; experience living in an environment conducive to spiritual growth, practicing spiritual disciplines; establishing a healthy rhythm of faith and life and receive multiple sessions of spiritual direction from the staff of Potter's Inn. Interested persons should contact us to apply. Space is limited. Please read the information below carefully and let us know your questions. First, make an inquiry to us, then we will send you an application.
What is involved in a soul care retreat. . .and the training retreat. . .

A Soul Care Intensive is a private retreat where issues of faith, life, work and relationships converge for conversation, prayer and spiritual guidance. The Soul Care Intensive combines guided conversations, pastoral counseling and spiritual direction to offer the participants a blended retreat of depth, rest, evaluation and God's blessing.

During the retreat, participants are guided on a 360 degree walk around the most important issues in their lives. It is a time to evaluate the trajectory of their life and make adjustments.

The retreat follows a rhythm of a pseudo-Benedictine model of study, work, reflection and rest.
Each soul care intensive is designed for each participant and they are not cookie-cutter, program driven, agenda-led experiences. The participants set the issues that will be discussed by sharing their own story, journey, struggle and issues.

These times are experiences where God's grace and healing converge offering renewed hope, spiritual passion and companionship on the journey.

Market-place and ministry-place leaders find that particular issues face in their own spheres of influence are explored giving insight into what is happening in the personal life of the leader and their hearts.

The Soul Care Training Retreat will cover: what is soul care? How does it happen? What is my role and how do I offer soul care? How do I provide a safe place for people to do the work of the soul? Spiritual exercises such as Lectio, private Scriptural mediations, creative ways to pray, journal and study the Bible and more!
 
 Your heart is the agenda! Not a program! Some topics may include:

  • Intimacy with God

  • Soul Care

  • Spiritual formation

  • Spiritual growth

  • Spiritual vitality

  • Disappointment in the journey

  • Desires and Longings

  • Experiencing God together

  • Marriage issues

  • Improving communication

  • Conflict styles and resolution

  • Exploring Intimacy

  • Separation and Divorce recovery

  • Grief and loss

  •  Vocation as pilgrimage

  • Passion and dreams

  • Goals and desires

  • Fulfillment and legacy

  • Leadership styles and conflict

  • Debriefing for Christian ministry leaders

 

 

The Soul Care Training Retreat will offer an overview of the soul care model of Potter's Inn but will also help you "cut and paste" what will work for you as you offer soul care in your own life and practice as a professional or layperson.  
 
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