Typical Christian activities and trying to believe and do what’s right are not enough to overcome your hurts and struggles and develop healthy rhythms in your life, relationships, and work. To develop a flourishing life you need training in Jesus-centered psychology and spirituality, care from mentors and friends you can trust, and practical tools. At Wild On The Path. We provide biblical influence and the direction of the Holy Spirit for you to become everything you are intended to be without sacrificing your individuality, your masculinity, your creativity, or your unique design by God. If you feel isolated, alone, different, going nowhere, or that no one is there to hear you. Then this is a great place to launch a wildly exciting experience on the Path of Jesus.
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WOULD YOU CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS MINISTRY?
We hope you will take a few moments to prayerfully consider a donation to this ministry. My intent is to complete the Spiritual Direction training and certification, become a Spiritual Director Supervisor for Soul Shepherd Institute, and to also provide resources for spiritual direction, coaching, counsel, and apprenticing Jesus through the ministry of Wild on the Path. When you are finished giving this your consideration and would like to donate; Just hit the link below. Thank you! Your help is greatly needed and appreciated! You can see more about Wild on the Path at: www.johnfairrington.com
WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION TRAINING PROGRAM?
In the Spring of 2023 John decided to take his learning one step further with a 2-year certificate program in the ministry of spiritual direction and coaching. This online training program builds on four individual, 5 day Institute retreats and:
The Cost of this certification program is: $369 per month* for 24 months for all 4 Institute retreats and the online spiritual direction certificate program. (This does not include the expenses of other educational books and resources).
In the Spring of 2023 John decided to take his learning one step further with a 2-year certificate program in the ministry of spiritual direction and coaching. This online training program builds on four individual, 5 day Institute retreats and:
- Equips Pastors to serve as a Spiritual Directors and Coaches.
- Provides monthly groups that feature live teaching and discussion.
- Teaches pastors empathy and soul care ministry through experience and practice.
- Provides pastors community with other leaders and support from Soul Shepherding supervisors.
- The course studies are done via zoom meetings. We are given a comprehensive list of authors and books that are required study and reading. The Zoom Meetings provide supervision, training, practical application, and accountability, in group and private sessions.
The Cost of this certification program is: $369 per month* for 24 months for all 4 Institute retreats and the online spiritual direction certificate program. (This does not include the expenses of other educational books and resources).
LIFE CHANGING COMMUNITY AND LEARNING IN FOUR, 5 DAY PERSONAL RETREATS
The Soul Shepherding Institute was created in 2009 by Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, therapists and spiritual directors, who were personally mentored by Dallas and Jan Willard. With their staff they provide you with life-changing experiences and learning in gatherings of about 40 Christian leaders on five day retreats. As I experience each retreat, it leaves me feeling drawn closer to Jesus, supported by friends, rejuvenated, and equipped with the tools I need to flourish in my spiritual life, relationships, and ministry or work.
The Soul Shepherding Institute was created in 2009 by Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, therapists and spiritual directors, who were personally mentored by Dallas and Jan Willard. With their staff they provide you with life-changing experiences and learning in gatherings of about 40 Christian leaders on five day retreats. As I experience each retreat, it leaves me feeling drawn closer to Jesus, supported by friends, rejuvenated, and equipped with the tools I need to flourish in my spiritual life, relationships, and ministry or work.
ABOUT THE RETREATS AND THEIR BENEFITS
- Jesus-centered psychology for emotional and spiritual growth
- Dallas Willard’s insights on spiritual formation and soul care
- Guided experiences in Scripture meditation and prayer
- Spiritual direction groups (and pastor only groups)
- Individual spiritual direction sessions
- Friends who listen, care, and pray for each other
- Rest and solitude in a beautiful location to help you hear God’s voice
- Retreats are also available online through Zoom
SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT 1
The way to overcome stress, hurt, and sin is not “believe and do what’s right,” it’s through apprenticeship to Jesus in his easy yoke. Learn the model and tools for growing in Jesus’ rhythms of grace to cultivate intimacy with God, emotional and relational health, and fruitful ministry.
SPIRITUAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT RETREAT 2
The spiritual life is not one-size-fits-all. Each stage in the journey needs different teaching, ministry, and disciplines. Our unique LIFE in CHRIST model of spiritual and emotional growth provides customized coaching for you and the people you shepherd to thrive with Jesus.
SOUL CARE MINISTRY RETREAT 3
Our distinctive Christ-centered psychology sheds light on the stress and struggles that can defeat life with God. Learn how to use our distinctive Soul Shepherding tools for personal growth and ministry to others in spiritual direction, small groups, teaching, and church ministry.
RELATIONALY HEALTHY LEADERSHIP RETREAT 4
When we minister or lead out of ego, self-reliance, or hurry, it depletes our soul and hurts the people we love. The most effective leadership and ministry follows the way of Jesus—it’s loving, relaxed, joyful, empowered, and effective. Learn key practices to help you lead from a healthy soul.
The way to overcome stress, hurt, and sin is not “believe and do what’s right,” it’s through apprenticeship to Jesus in his easy yoke. Learn the model and tools for growing in Jesus’ rhythms of grace to cultivate intimacy with God, emotional and relational health, and fruitful ministry.
SPIRITUAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT RETREAT 2
The spiritual life is not one-size-fits-all. Each stage in the journey needs different teaching, ministry, and disciplines. Our unique LIFE in CHRIST model of spiritual and emotional growth provides customized coaching for you and the people you shepherd to thrive with Jesus.
SOUL CARE MINISTRY RETREAT 3
Our distinctive Christ-centered psychology sheds light on the stress and struggles that can defeat life with God. Learn how to use our distinctive Soul Shepherding tools for personal growth and ministry to others in spiritual direction, small groups, teaching, and church ministry.
RELATIONALY HEALTHY LEADERSHIP RETREAT 4
When we minister or lead out of ego, self-reliance, or hurry, it depletes our soul and hurts the people we love. The most effective leadership and ministry follows the way of Jesus—it’s loving, relaxed, joyful, empowered, and effective. Learn key practices to help you lead from a healthy soul.
Over 500 Christian leaders from twenty different countries have participated in the Soul Shepherding Institute retreats. This includes pastors, ministry spouses, spiritual directors, coaches, therapists, church planters, missionaries, member health providers, business leaders, and other leaders.