Welcome to the Soul Shepherding Certificate in Spiritual Direction Program!
Your desire to respond to this calling to become a spiritual director is noteworthy. Soon you will begin a transformational journey of training in the art of Holy Listening – ministering Holy Spirit’s empathy and presence through this powerful ministry of care.
Please take a few minutes to complete and submit the Program Enrollment Form below. This short form will confirm the best way for us to contact you, allow you to pay your $100 nonrefundable program enrollment fee, and give you the opportunity to set up your program payment plan.
If you would like to get started early, scroll to the bottom of the page and consider registering for one of the required retreats or start meeting with a spiritual director. These will all count toward your program requirements beginning in March.
We will be in touch soon with information about your schedule of classes, access to the student portal, and your supervision group.
Until then, know that we are praying for you and are so glad to have you journeying with us over the next two years!
In Jesus’ love,
Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
1. Please complete the enrollment form below and pay the $100 nonrefundable fee.
2. View links to class resources and frequently asked questions, information on orientation and retreats, and important details about finding your own spiritual director below.
COME ON RETREAT
While you wait for the program to begin this March, you can come to one of the required Institute retreats. To come on retreat, review the list of upcoming dates & locations and select any retreat from any cohort. Once you have decided on a retreat that works for you, click the link to register.
CSD CLASS OF 2028 ORIENTATION
Please join us for the Orientation Meeting on February 5th, 2026 at 5-6pm Pacific!
at 5-6pm Pacific!
Come meet some of our faculty, learn how to navigate the student portal, meet fellow students, and ask your questions about the program. We look forward to seeing you there!
FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Meeting regularly with one of our trained spiritual directors is a required part of your training with Soul Shepherding. As a student, you can receive a discount. Use discount code SDSTUDENT if you book your session with a Spiritual Director, or STUDENT50 if you book your session with a Sr. Spiritual Director.
