Holy Invitations - by Jeannette A Bakke (Paperback)

About the Book

In "Holy Invitations", a comprehensive introduction to spiritual direction written for those giving and those receiving direction, Bakke incorporates sample dialogue and reflective questions to acquaint readers with the unique practice of spiritual direction. This guide can be used by pastors, for spiritual training programs, as seminary text, or by anyone looking for alternative approaches to spiritual growth.

Book Synopsis

Directors and directees helped write this evangelical guide to the ancient spiritual direction process. Original.

From the Back Cover

Holy Invitations is about how to listen to your heart--and to God. Through the historical practice of spiritual direction, increasing numbers of Christians are discovering the benefits of having a special friendship with someone who can help nurture their awareness of and response to God's love and guidance. Holy Invitations is a comprehensive introduction to spiritual direction written to reclaim the discipline for the contemporary church.

About the Author

Jeannette Bakke (Ph.D., University of Minnesota) has a certificate in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute of Washington Theological Union and a D.Min. in spiritual direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation. A spiritual director herself and faculty associate at Bethel Theological Seminary, she lectures and teaches regularly on the topic. Bakke lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.