Table of Contents

Introduction
1. A First Look at Spiritual Direction
2. Companions on the Journey
3. Group Spiritual Direction
4. The Power of Listening
5. Asking Life-Giving Questions
6. Exploring Thoughts and Feelings
7. Meditating on Scripture Together
8. Sin, Conviction and Confession
9. Sharing the Journey of Prayer
10. Temperament and How We Communicate
11. Discernment Among Friends
12. Troubleshooting Problems in Group Spiritual Direction
13. Getting Started
Appendix 1: Suggested Format for Group Spiritual Direction
Appendix 2: Guided Meditations and Other Beginnings
Appendix 3: Discussion Guide for Seeking God Together
Suggested Reading
Notes

About the Author

Alice Fryling leads spiritual direction groups in her church. She is a spiritual director, a retreat leader and the author of nine books, including The Art of Spiritual Listening and the bestselling book A Handbook for Engaged Couples.

Reviews

Fryling speaks words of life in this book and gives instruction on how to listen to God. A must-read for anyone wanting to wrap his or her mind and heart around listening prayer and the practice of seeking spiritual direction. Read this, and read it slowly, allowing God to shape you in the process.--Alan Briggs, YouthWorker Journal, May/June 2009
"This is the best account of group direction in print."--Pat Hendricks in The Active Contemplative, Winter 2009
A good book for anyone (especially someone with no experience) interested in starting a small group and offers several excellent ideas, including formats and questions, to facilitate the process.--Grant F. C. Gillard, YouthWorker Journal, March/April 2009