God uses “Soul Friends” - or sacred companions- in Scripture to encourage one another and so can we! Soul Friends is a way for you to connect with one or two other Christians who are seeking to become more attentive to God and the shaping He is working in our lives. Encouragement, support, refreshment are vital to every Christian’s growth. If you are interested in walking alongside others in your spiritual journey with Jesus, consider Soul Friends as a way to deepen your faith.

WHAT IS A SOUL FRIEND?

Soul Friends is a ministry of personal encouragement and accountability from the Holy Spirit through another person. As we are all on the way and equal before the Lord, the director assumes no superiority in faith but rather a humble and listening posture toward the mentoree in witnessing and affirming the Spirit’s action and loving presence in his or her life. The subject matter of spiritual direction is anything that has occurred in a person’s life that has helped or hindered growth in his or her primary relationships– with God or with others.

A Soul Friend helps another notice and respond to the movement of God and acts as a listening, supportive person who creates an atmosphere where one can look honestly at his or her relationships as they are lived out in everyday life. Soul Friends can take shape in four different ways.

Discipling

Discipling is a relationship of looking over someone else’s shoulder, emulating some admired older Christian. While books or a Bible Study play a part in discipling it is primarily interacting about what it means to live as Christians.

Sacred Companions

Sacred Companions is a practice where two persons commit themselves to an ongoing relationship for ‘mutual’ spiritual growth. Through prayerful, guided attunement to God’s activity, sacred companions provide care for the soul.

Christian Mentoring

Christian Mentoring describes the process of guiding a person to his or her maximum potential in Jesus Christ through modeling and shared wisdom.

Faithwalkers

Faithwalkers provide one-on-one support through listening and prayer while walking along side someone going through a trial, issue or transition, i.e. divorce, loss, single parenting.

“Continue to live in Him rooted and built up in Him strengthened in the faith as you were taught and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7

WHY BE A SOUL FRIEND?

• To become more attentive to God and the shaping He is working in our lives.
• People hunger for the sacred. They’re thirsty for the experience of the presence of God and this ministry seeks to provide care for the soul.
• To understand the soul’s longings and help others to quench their thirst.
• To walk side by side with a trusted friend for encouragement, refreshment and accountability.
• To become a “contagious Christian”... one who is able to influence others.

OUR TEAM WILL PROVIDE:

• “Matching” pairs or triads of men and women ( you will meet according to your schedules and needs).
• A training class offered twice a year.
• Coaching by experienced Soul Friends.
• Semi- annual training called “Skill Builders.
• Resources.

INTERESTED IN HAVING OR BECOMING A SOUL FRIEND?