Barnabas Ministries offers world-class training in spiritual direction and soul care for those on the journey of faith. It is non-profit, independent and ecumenical.
Listen into Life is a four year part time residential program in spiritual direction. It has an annual intake, resulting in a multi -year community of participants at the four weekends.
Soul Journey Companions is a three year part time program in spiritual direction.This program is in abeyance in 2023.
Soul Space is a 1 year or 2 years part-time program for the formation of retreat leaders. This program is in abeyance in 2023.
These programs reflect a contemplative ethos, drawing on the Christian scriptures, and the mystic and wisdom traditions, which creates a learning style that goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge.
Participants are themselves open to transformation while growing in capacity to companion others on their spiritual journey.
Barnabas Ministries also offers supervision and spiritual direction.
On request, members of Barnabas Ministries can facilitate workshops, quiet days or retreats, or participate in workshops and retreats being arranged by others.
Feb 24-27 | “Listen into Life” residential |
Mar 2 | LiL Team meeting via Zoom |
Mar 5 | Barnabas Ministries Vision and Planning Day |
Mar 21 | Barnabas Ministries AGM and Committee Meeting |
Apr 3-6 | “Listen into Life” Team Development Workshop at Bundeena |
May 27-29 | “Listen into Life” residential |
June 1 | LiL Team meeting via Zoom |
June 20 | Barnabas Ministries Committee Meeting |
Aug 26-28 | “Listen into Life” residential |
Aug 31 | LiL Team meeting via Zoom |
Sept 26 | Barnabas Ministries Committee Meeting |
Oct | LiL Third Year discernment interviews |
Nov 11-13 | “Listen into Life” residential |
Nov 16 | LiL Team meeting via Zoom |
Nov 28 | Barnabas Ministries Committee Meeting |