A Few Resources

Interested in learning more about about the Contemplative-Reflective approach to Spiritual Direction? Here is an initial, non-exhaustive list to explore:

Barton, Ruth Haley. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership; Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2018.

Benner, David G. The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self -Discovery. Expanded edition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2004.

Calhoun, Adele. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Revised and expanded edition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2015.

Guenther, Margaret. Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction. Lanham, MD: Cowley, 1992.

Hudson, Trevor. Developing Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2010.

Johnson, Sherry Bryant. Embodied Spirits: Stories of Spiritual Directors of Color. Morehouse Publishing, 2013.

Laird, Martin. Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.

Lindahl, Kay. Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening: A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life. Woodstock, VT: SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2003.

Mullholland, M. Robert, Jr. Invitation to Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. Revised and expanded edition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Formatio, 2016.

Nichols, Michael. The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships. Second edition. New York: Guilford Press, 2009.

Nouwen, Henri. The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry. San Francisco: HarperOne, 2009.

Nouwen, Henri, Michael J. Christensen and Rebecca J. Laird. Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life. New York, NY: Harper One, 2015.

———. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. New York, NY: Harper One, 2006.

———. Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit. New York, NY: Harper One, 2010.

Peterson, Eugene H. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1987.

Phillips, Susan. Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction. New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2008.

Plett, Heather. The Art of Holding Space: a Practice of Love, Liberation, and Leadership. Vancouver, BC: Page Two Books, 2020.

Pickering, Sue. Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction. London: Canterbury Press Norwich, 2008.

Rolheiser, Ronald. The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence. Revised edition. New York: Crossroad, 2005.

Ruffing, Janet K. Spiritual Direction: Beyond the Beginnings. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2000.

Stairs, Jean. Listening for the Soul: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2000.

Willard, Dallas. Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Revised & expanded ed. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2012.

__________. Renovation of The Heart: Putting on The Character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2012.