Spiritual Formation Schools: SOSD & SOMJ

This fall, we are hosting two Sustainable Faith schools: the School of Spiritual Direction (SOSD) and the School of Mercy and Justice (SOMJ). Both schools offer spiritual formation with an emphasis on the contemplative life.

Particularly, the SOSD is designed to develop your skills of being attentive to others on their journey with Jesus; the SOMJ is designed to help you cultivate a vibrant, interior life with God as you engage in mercy and justice work. Both schools are open to pastors, church leaders, and laypeople alike from any church or denomination. You do not have to be part of the Vineyard to take either training.

Both schools involve five modules (each two days, every other month from October to June), practicing spiritual disciplines, spiritual direction, reading, and written reflections. For specific information, see the syllabi below.

  • Note: Each school typically has no more than 12 students.

We’re hosting an interest meeting at WCV at 6 pm, Sunday, June 3 where you’ll receive an overview of the curricula and be able to meet the teachers and former students.


DATES ETC.

SOSD (Year 1) (US$1,850 / ~ CAD$2,378.01) *

  • Syllabus (2018-2019) [PDF]
  • Module 1: Spiritual Direction Foundations Part 1
    • Oct. 12-13, 2018
  • Module 2: Spiritual Direction Foundations Part 2
    • Dec. 7-8, 2018
  • Module 3: Self-Understanding and Image of God
    • Feb. 1-2, 2019
  • Module 4: Group Spiritual Direction and Discernment
    • Apr. 29-30, 2019
  • Module 5: The Soul’s Path – Movement toward God
    • May 24-25, 2019

SOMJ (US$900 / ~ CAD$1,165.45) *

  • Syllabus (2018-2019) [PDF]
  • Module 1: The Story of Our Life and the Life of Christ
    • Oct. 5-6, 2018
  • Module 2: Compassion and Grief
    • Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2018
  • Module 3: Humility and Power
    • Jan. 25-26, 2019
  • Module 4: Mercy and Justice
    • Mar. 22-23, 2019
  • Module 5: Rhythm and Rule
    • May 17-18, 2019

* excludes books.

Our 2017 SOSD graduates.

Our 2018 SOMJ cohort.