We Are CSDA: Compassionate Companions for the Spiritual Journey
We resource and refresh Christ-followers through the ministry of spiritual direction.
A Wide, Welcoming Table
CSDA is a growing community of Christ-centered spiritual directors whose calling is to help others find and connect with God in their everyday lives. Our membership includes directors from every Christian tradition with a wide range of specialties, trainings, and experience. Whether you’re a seasoned director, an emerging practitioner, formation center or a church seeking deeper formation, CSDA invites you into a Spirit-led conversation about what God is doing in spiritual direction ministry today—so together we can direct hearts toward Christ
From 20 Pioneers to 1,300 Practitioners
Since 2011 we’ve grown from 20 members to the world’s largest Christ-centered direction network—championing community, professional support, and visibility for spiritual directors everywhere.
Meet the CSDA Team
Our experienced spiritual directors oversee a global community devoted to excellence and care in spiritual direction.
Christ-centered Standards
Every member completes formal training, affirms our faith statement, and upholds CSDA’s Code of Ethics—ensuring trustworthy direction for all.
Our Mission
We provide compassionate witness and withness to resource and refresh Christ-followers through the ministry of spiritual direction.
Our Vision
We exist to advance communal connection, collaboration and resources curation to increase the impact of spiritual direction ministry worldwide.
Who We are
CSDA welcomes a deeper conversation around what the Holy Spirit might be doing in the field of Christ-centered spiritual direction.
CSDA welcomes spiritual directors, formation centers, and church communities who belong to the rich variety of Christian traditions in which Christ continues to minister through his Spirit.
As an organization run by experienced spiritual directors, we empathize with the challenges of understanding and growing through the ministry of spiritual direction. We offer the largest network of Christ-centered spiritual directors from over 120 training programs worldwide and an abundance of curated events and resources to support your growth and connection.
We desire to foster the ministry of Christ-centered spiritual direction worldwide directing ongoing, healthy relational integration with God and others in the life of every believer. We resource spiritual directors and formation communities with a wealth of communal soul care and professional enrichment opportunities so practitioners can connect, grow and thrive. We promote industry best direction practices to help practitioners and programs stay abreast of relevant tools and current developments that help them meet localized needs in the body of Christ.
CORE VALUES
Our Mission
We provide compassionate witness and withness to resource and refresh Christ-followers through the ministry of spiritual direction.
Our Vision
We exist to advance communal connection, collaboration and resources curation to increase the impact of spiritual direction ministry worldwide.
Our Motto
Directing hearts toward Christ
Key Scripture
“…that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being…”
–Ephesian 3:16