Grafted Life Ministries (en-US)

ESDA Membership

ESDA is a trusted resource for pastors, leaders, and lay persons. As such, ESDA maintains high standards for membership in our spiritual director network. ESDA spiritual directors ascribe to our doctrinal statement and code of ethics, and have completed formal training in the art of spiritual direction.

Types of Membership


Spiritual Director

Spiritual Directors are full members in ESDA. They are publicly listed for discovery on ESDA’s interactive map and search page. To qualify as a spiritual director, members must agree to abide by our doctrinal statement and code of ethics, as well as have completed an educational program that meets our training requirements.

WHY JOIN?

ESDA is the largest spiritual director membership organization serving Christ-centered churches and communities worldwide. Interest in the ministry of spiritual direction is growing, and ESDA provides a platform for spiritual directors to be discovered locally and internationally.

BENEFITS
  • Online Listing
    A professional listing on our website, including photo, biography, and keywords, and searchable by churches, potential directees, and fellow spiritual directors for referral purposes
  • Member Discounts
    Free Community Life Events, Discount on Grafted Life Seminars and Virtual Events, 20% discount on select online courses from Unhurried Living, $10 discount on materials from Grafted Life Ministries
  • Community
    Access to an interactive and supportive network of trained spiritual directors of similar theological beliefs. ESDA holds Community Life Events six times a year, included with your annual membership.
  • Insurance
    Eligibility for affordable liability insurance (U.S. and Canadian residents only)
  • Publications
    Subscription to the Dialogue, our bi-monthly resource, and access to newsletter from Formatio
  • Professional Resources
    A comprehensive database of ministry helps, including a customizable brochure, sample directee agreement, list of available supervisors, articles, book recommendations, and more
ANNUAL FEE

$108 USD

Apply Online

Student Membership

For those enrolled in formal spiritual direction training

ESDA offers complimentary membership to those engaged in a recognized formal spiritual direction training program. 

WHY JOIN?

The Student Membership provides access to an active community of spiritual directors, along with a host of professional resources. In addition, engagement in the ESDA community provides a rich enhancement to the learning process.  

BENEFITS
  • Community
    Access to an interactive and supportive network of trained spiritual directors 
  • Publications  
    Subscription to the Dialogue, our bi-monthly resource.
  • Insurance
    Eligibility for affordable liability insurance (U.S. and Canadian residents only)
  • Educational Resources
    Access to relevant articles, book recommendations, and information about the ministry of spiritual direction.
ANNUAL FEE

Complimentary, expires upon graduation  

Apply Online