Why Soul of the Shepherd?
We are an online community that brings together Christian ministry leaders with spiritual directors and authors to inspire, educate, and resource one another so that we can enjoy a vibrant spirituality while sustaining faithfulness in ministry.
Connection & Community
We Are Ministry Leaders who are seeking to deepen our spiritual lives by engaging in spiritual practices and conversations with other ministry leaders and spiritual directors who offer insights into our unique roles and vocations.
We Are Spiritual Directors who are seeking to pull up a chair and chat among friends and colleagues about the art and practice of spiritual direction, our own faith journeys, and offer our unique contribution to soul care for ministry leaders.
What can I do as a member of Soul of the Shepherd?
- Develop Vibrant Spirituality: Engage with ministry leaders and spiritual directors in enriching interactions to cultivate a deeper spiritual life.
- Receive Soul Care Triage: Access spiritual director support for those experiencing trauma, crisis, conflict, and burnout.
- Engage in Soul Care Conversations: Join discussions hosted by spiritual directors, Christian authors, and seasoned ministry leaders from the Psalm 23 Library.
- Exclusive Content: Enjoy interviews with Soul of the Shepherd trusted authors, guided prayers and meditations, and discussions on Christian mystics, contemplative practices, and prayer.
- Participate in Spiritual Direction Experiences
Our Community Values and Culture
We at Soul of the Shepherd position ourselves within a generous Christian orthodoxy that is comfortably hospitable to the broadest scope of the global Church. We welcome Christian ministry leaders and spiritual directors who are seeking to follow the way of Jesus as faithfully as they know how to in their unique faith development journey.
We will:
Reflect the love of Christ in our interactions, showing compassion, empathy, and understanding.
Engage in discussions with an open heart and mind, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Be generous in our listening.
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of others. Please do not share personal information or conversations outside the community without consent.
Keep our conversations and comments oriented around soul care and our spiritual journeys. Please refrain from offering commentary around theological or doctrinal distinctives.
