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At Grafted Life, we believe that spiritual direction is an important ministry to deepen our awareness of and engagement with God. Many believers are hungry to have someone come alongside them and help them discern God’s activity for the purpose of their continued spiritual growth.
We established CSDA to support Christ-centered spiritual directors in their work, promote the ministry of spiritual direction in the church and connect believers with skilled spiritual directors.
CSDA’s wide network of spiritual directors share 3 key traits:
ONE
Agreement with a Christ-centered faith statement
TWO
Successful completion of a formal spiritual direction training program
THREE
Concurrence with CSDA’s Code of Ethics for Christian Spiritual Directors
We Offer Two Tiers of Membership
Learn more about the two levels of CSDA membership and start an application. Click on a level below to jump to that section:
Spiritual Directors
Spiritual Directors are full members in CSDA. To qualify as a spiritual director, members must agree to abide by our doctrinal statement and code of ethics, as well as have completed an educational program that meets our training requirements.
Why Join?
CSDA is the largest spiritual director membership organization serving Christ-centered spiritual directors, churches and communities worldwide. CSDA members come from over 120 training programs which promote a rich tapestry of perspectives within the community. Membership in CSDA provides opportunities for rich colleague connections and quality professional development over the lifetime of a director’s ministry. CSDA is a place to receive from colleagues as well as contribute your giftedness to the larger ministry of spiritual direction.
BENEFITS
Online Listing
A professional public listing on our website, including photo, biography, and search terms highlighting specialties and expertise where you can be found by churches, potential directees, and fellow spiritual directors for referral purposes
Member Discounts
Free admission to Community Life Events
Discount on CSDA and Grafted Life Studies Professional Development Virtual Events
Free training for Grafted Life Studies Life with God curriculum
20% discount on select online courses from Unhurried Living
$10 discount on materials from Grafted Life Ministries per calendar year
Community
Access to an interactive and supportive network of trained spiritual directors of similar theological beliefs. CSDA holds multiple Community Life Events every year for director-to-director learning and sharing, included with your annual membership.
Insurance
Assistance with identifying and navigating eligibility for affordable liability insurance (U.S. and Canadian residents only)
Publications
Subscription to The Dialogue, our monthly resource.
Professional Resources
A comprehensive database of ministry resources: sample directee agreement, list of available supervisors, articles, book recommendations, and more
Student Members
For those enrolled in formal spiritual direction training
CSDA offers complimentary membership to those engaged in a recognized formal spiritual direction training program.
Why Join?
Student Membership provides access to an active community of spiritual directors with diverse specialties and experience, along with a host of professional resources. In addition, engagement in the CSDA community provides a rich enhancement to the learning process.
BENEFITS
Community
Access to an interactive and supportive network of trained spiritual directors
Virtual Events
Access to free and discounted virtual events on spiritual direction
Discount
Access to a $20 discount in graduation month on first year of Professional membership
Publications
Subscription to The Dialogue, our monthly resource.
Insurance
Assistance with identifying and navigating eligibility for affordable liability insurance (U.S. and Canadian residents only)
Educational Resources
Access to relevant articles, book recommendations, and information about the ministry of spiritual direction.