Spiritual Directors' Network holds retreat.

Twenty people from the Church of the Brethren Spiritual Directors' Network met May 16-18 at Shepherd's Spring Center near Sharpsburg, Md., for a third annual retreat. Tilden Edwards, founder and senior fellow of Shalem Institute, Bethesda, Md., was the keynote leader.

Edwards spoke about the importance of regular Sabbath time to nurture the spirit and said, "In Sabbath time, we get a 'whiff' of the Kingdom of God." He is the author of numerous books including "Sabbath Time, Living in the Presence" and "Spiritual Director, Spiritual Companion," and spoke at last year's Caring Ministries conference sponsored by the Association of Brethren Caregivers.

Participants also spent time in silent prayer and discussed how the network can better serve the needs of congregations, districts, pastors, and laypeople. The network is guided by an advisory committee of Glenn Mitchell, Helen Beery, Ed Poling, and General Board staff Chris Douglas, and is a ministry of the board's Congregational Life Ministries.

Source: 6/04/2004 Newsline
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