F.A.Q

Spiritual direction is an ancient practise within the Christian tradition characterised by a series of conversations where a director comes alongside the directee to help them listen for the words and work of God in their life.  A spiritual director has had special training in the art of listening, being able to demonstrate good communication skills with people, and a deep understanding of many of the ways in which God has communicated with people (and people with God) throughout history.  This would include knowledge of scripture, of church history, of spirituality, and of psychology.

Depending on what is comfortable for the directee, a director may begin the meeting in one of several ways: they may pray a prayer of invocation, and sit in silence with the directee for some moments until the directee feels ready to break the silence and begin sharing what’s happening for them; or sometimes the director begins with a simple question, “How has it been going since the last time we met?” Often there is some time for general conversation as both the director and the directee transition into the direction time. As the directee shares, the director will be listening and from time to time ask questions or make observations about the sharing. The director will “pace” the meeting, creating space around the sharings that seem to be tapping into the directees’ connection with God. The director will validate and encourage the directee, but will never rebuke, command or exploit the directee. Based on the directees’ sharing, the director may make suggestions about spiritual practices or experiences that the directee may want to explore in the coming month.
The directee shares about his or her relationship with God (as much or as little as he/she feels safe to share).  Anything that is in the realm of one’s spiritual life is appropriate to share in the meeting with the director.

Sessions occur monthly and they can take place in person or via Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video or Zoom. In person meetings can be done as a walk or sat inside at a convenient location. 

The first initial session is always FREE and there is no obligation to continue or to sign up for a set number of sessions. (Although it is recommended to do an initial three sessions and then review every six months).
Thereafter sessions are £45 per session (one hour) payable via BACS on the same day of the session. 

Presently there are plans to host another Christian mens woodland ‘fireside retreat’ just outside of Warminster (south west England) in the spring and then early autumn of 2024. Please email Jason directly and he will provide dates once confirmed. And further pages will be added later to the website.
Jason is also working on a Christian mens retreat for Scotland and N.Ireland in 2024/25 which will be a combined indoor and outdoor retreat.
Updates will appear on the website once details have been finalised.  

Please email Jason directly and he can discuss what it is that you need. From there he can create something together with you that works. Jason already has a variety of resources and can recommend formats if thats helpful as well as creating something entirely unique for you and your people.
You can also book Jason as a speaker, facilitator or contributor at an existing retreat. He is very happy to travel within the UK and Europe for work. 

If you’d like to have a conversation about mentoring please email Jason directly and he can arrange a time to discuss with you what you’re looking for and what your current situation is.
Then he can create a personalised plan with you about how to move forward and discuss how often to meet etc. As every persons situation is different the way in which Jason will work with you will be tailored to you and your unique circumstances.
Mentoring sessions can be conducted online or in person and the cost is £45 per hour, payable via BACS on the day of the meeting.
Jason is available for mentoring sessions at conferences, events and team training/development programs if you have a number of people who want mentoring.
Most recently Jason worked with Christy Wimber at her effective leadership conference in Newcastle providing mentoring sessions for a wide range of attendees.

Jason is an engaging personality with a wealth of experience as a public speaker from education, pastoring and musical performance in churches and elsewhere. He can communicate confidently and humorously in a manner that is accessible to anyone, whilst also providing thought provoking observations.
If you would like Jason to speak at a public event, conference, seminar, gathering, church service/meeting, or as a guest on a podcast or elsewhere then please email him directly to arrange that.  

Jason has been fully and properly trained as a teacher, pastor and spiritual director so he is extremely well experienced in creating safe and professional spaces for everyone he works with. All clients are completely assured that everything discussed is confidential and their anonymity is guaranteed.
As part of his ongoing personal and professional development Jason has his own spiritual director, that he meets with monthly, and a separate supervisor that he meets with several times a year for professional supervision with. 

Please pray for Jason in the work he does and for those he works with. If you wish to financially support or donate towards Jason’s work as a spiritual director, retreat leader and mentor you can contact him directly about how to send open donations or specify their purpose.
Examples of this so far have included; sponsoring a number of spiritual direction or mentoring sessions for someone else or providing a free/subsidised place on a retreat.
Also if you are aware of suitable venues that are looking for people to run retreats or who want to book a contributor then please contact Jason directly.