This book responds to the movement to expand spiritual direction beyond the classic on-with-one model. Group spiritual direction has the potential to offer the rich experience of individual spiritual direction to a much wider audience, yet very little has been written to provide guidance for starting such groups. This book responds to that challenge. It outlines ways that a diverse and ecumenical group of spiritual directors worked to initiate groups in multiple contexts. It examines the many variables-among directors, directees, even meeting spaces-that affect and enliven this ministry. And it summarizes pitfalls, success, and discoveries."

Marlene Kropf and Eddy Hall offer 15 meditations and guided prayer exercises that provide direction for deepening a life of prayer. Each meditation includes a selected text from John 13-17, a reflection on the biblical text, words from the early Anabaptists, a hymn, a martyr's prayer, and a guided exercise. 176 Pages.