Deacons in the Diocese of Georgia

Spiritual Development and Discipline Competencies 

 

The GOAL of the Spiritual Development and Discipline training is to set the foundation for a lifelong pattern that creates opportunities for continuing individual spiritual growth.  By developing the spiritual disciplines list below, the candidate/postulant will

 

1. develop a system of prayer and study that sustains him or her through his or her ministry
   

2. develop a deeper understanding of scripture
   

3. move into a closer, more intimate relationship with God
   

4. develop a deeper understanding of self
   

 

The individual spiritual disciplines must include:

·         a Rule of Life that is reviewed annually.

·         regular study of the Holy Scripture (both private and group are important)

·         a daily time with God

·         a  monthly meeting with a Spiritual Director

·         a quarterly Ember letter to the Bishop

 

The individual spiritual disciplines should also include:

·         an annual confession and reconciliation with a Priest.

·         after ordination, an annual letter to the Bishop on your Ordination date.

·         a prayer partner or two from outside the process who will meet with you to pray several times a month.

·         keeping a spiritual journal

·         taking a silent retreat at least once a year