Holy Invitations: A Guide to Spiritual Direction by Jeanette A. Bakke

Holy Invitations: A Guide to Spiritual Direction

For those actively seeking to grow in their Christian walk, a special friendship can be fruitful in exploring their relationship with God. This distinctive friendship forms the basis for spiritual direction, dedicated to listening for God’s ways, desires, and invitations.

Holy Invitations is a comprehensive introduction to spiritual direction written for both directors and directees. Jeannette Bakke, an accredited spiritual director with over fifteen years of experience practicing and teaching, is one of the first evangelicals to write on the subject.

Bakke incorporates sample dialogue and reflective questions to acquaint readers with the unique practice of spiritual direction. Holy Invitations can be used by individuals exploring new approaches in their relationship with God, for spiritual direction training programs, or as a church or small group study guide.

It answers questions such as:

• What is spiritual direction?
• How does it compare with pastoral counseling, mentoring, and discipleship?
• How do you select a spiritual director?
• How does group spiritual direction work?
• What are the benefits and potential difficulties of spiritual direction?
• What do spiritual directors and directees talk about?