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Listen into Life is a four-year part-time residential intensive program in spiritual direction, with an annual intake.
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Is this for me?This program is for those who sense that God is calling them to the work of spiritual direction and are looking for a community where this vocation can be explored and nurtured.
This formation program is designed to assist both lay and ordained people in their spiritual lives and to train them in the important work of being soul-friends to others in their journey into the mystery and the justice of God. Details:The program consists of four residential weekends a year for four years—February, May, August and November. Each weekend offers lectures, workshops, quadrads, peer group and worship drawing from various Christian traditions plus some online lectures and input between weekends
There are six key elements to the program:
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Meet Our Program Team
Sally Jones
Program Director
Sally is a Spiritual Director, Pastoral Supervisor, and Mentor. Sally is passionate about the transformative power of deep listening, and is interested in seeing people formed and transformed, not just ‘trained’.
Sally is a Spiritual Director, Pastoral Supervisor, and Mentor. Sally is passionate about the transformative power of deep listening, and is interested in seeing people formed and transformed, not just ‘trained’.
Kylie Burgess
Kylie is a spiritual director, and is interested in spiritual formation for leaders, particularly those who work with faith based organisations.
Jenny McQuiggin
Jenny has experience in church ministry and works as a Chaplain. As a spiritual director, Jenny values the opportunity to journey with others, particularly as they go through the challenges that life can bring.
Dieter Weinand
Executive coach, facilitator, business consultant and spiritual director.
Dieter sees his work in spiritual direction and corporate life as a ministry opportunity to companion others on their transformative life journey.
Dieter sees his work in spiritual direction and corporate life as a ministry opportunity to companion others on their transformative life journey.
Matthew Evans
Matthew is a seasoned spiritual director, psychologist, and supervisor who is passionate about accompanying others on their life journeys. He finds joy in helping individuals reflect on their experiences, fostering a deeper connection to their spirituality and uncovering the meaning within.
Rev Peter Ellem
Peter has years of experience in parish ministry and pastoral care. As a spiritual director and supervisor, Peter is excited by the restorative role of listening and presence.
Liz Anne Smith
Liz Anne has experience as teacher and pastoral assistant, as well as spending many years as a University and School Chaplain. As an experienced spiritual director, formator and supervisor, she is passionate about the power of this listening ministry.
Frances Tilly
Frances is an experienced spiritual director, supervisor, formator and giver of the Ignatian spiritual exercises. Frances has always looked for ways to find and be found by God.
Dr Anna Thompson
Anna has followed a vocational thread of ‘deep listening’. Initially this took the form of a 20 year career as a clinical psychologist. More recently the deep listening has been in the contexts of spiritual direction, qualitative research and patient advocacy.
Gary Quinn
Gary is an experienced teacher, school leader and works in the field of adult spiritual formation. As a spiritual director, Gary values the importance of listening to and accompanying another on their life journey
Jenny Ross
Jenny is a spiritual director with qualifications and experience in counselling and chaplaincy. She loves walking alongside others in their life journey, listening deeply with them for the presence of Love and Wisdom.
Denise Perkins
Denise is a Psychologist and spiritual director. Denise has experienced listening people in her own life and is convinced of the healing power of listening and walking alongside another person.
Applications are now open for 2026.
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