A key feature of the
Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program is its Spiritual
Direction component. Each participant is invited to choose
a spiritual director after having had opportunity to meet
with a select number of highly trained and qualified men
and women. The spiritual directors are chosen for their capability
to address the needs of the whole person. It is the specific
task of the spiritual director to be a personal, spiritual
companion throughout the four months and to assist the participant
in integrating new awareness and insight into his or her
life and spirituality.
Some Sabbatical participants
may discover the need for the services of a licensed counselor
while they are in the program. For those who wish, the names
of competent and respected counselors in the area are provided.
Although it is not included in the cost of the program, counseling
is another way of taking advantage of an opportunity for
personal growth. Most health insurance plans would cover
the cost of counseling.
