Membership

Join us at ACSD

The Association of Covenant Spiritual Directors provides a team of vetted directors who provide visibility and advocacy for the practice of spiritual direction, support and resource for our members, and coordinate shared ministries with regional conference networks.

We invite all Covenant spiritual directors, including students, to become a member of ACSD. Membership dues are $20 per year and $25 for the first year.

For existing members, click here to renew your membership.

Membership Benefits

Opportunities for individual growth for spiritual directors through supportive fellowship, continuing education, and individual encouragement
Opportunities for broader connection between Covenant-affiliated spiritual directors
Participation in forums for the sharing of ideas and resources related to spiritual direction
ACSD annual meeting and spiritual directors’ retreat in conjunction with the Covenant Midwinter Conference
Inclusion in a master listing of members (access for members only)
Members-only resources
A public profile on our Finding a Spiritual Director page. (not available for student membership)

Becoming a Member

Below you will find the steps to complete the full application process:

Fill out and submit your membership application
Invite your church leader to fill out a local church reference form
Invite someone in your life to fill out the personal reference form
Invite a member of your regional Covenant conference Network to fill out a network reference form
1. If you are not part of a regional Covenant conference network, please find a second person to submit a personal reference.
After your application and references are approved, you will receive directions on how to complete and pay

Reference Forms

Network Reference Form Local Church Reference Form Personal Reference Form

Network Reference Form

Local Church Reference Form

If you prefer to mail in your reference form, download this PDF and mail to:

ECC – Finance
Attn: ACSD Membership
8303 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631

Or email to acsd@covchurch.org

Applicant Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Church or Recommending Body

Note: Must be a Covenant church for those applying for Full Membership into the ACSD

Church Name*

Church Email*

Church Address*

The above applicant is a member of our congregation and has made a presentation of the ministry of spiritual direction, and of his/her interest in becoming a member of the Association of Covenant Spiritual Directors. On the basis of our discernment of call, giftedness and spiritual maturity, we recommend that the association accept this person as a member.

Name of Submitter*

Date*

Personal Reference Form

If you prefer to mail in your reference form, download this PDF and mail to:

ECC – Finance
Attn: ACSD Membership
8303 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631

Or email to acsd@covchurch.org

Applicant Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Personal Reference Information

Full Name of Personal Reference*

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Questionnaire

The applicant has been asked to provide you with this form and a brochure describing the ministry of Spiritual Direction. Please complete the questions below:

How long and in what context have you known the applicant?*

What experience and gifts do you observe in the applicant that you believe recommend him/her to the ministry of spiritual direction? *

In your opinion, does the applicant show above average maturity in spiritual matters, have a teachable spirit, and show an ability to reflect spiritually on the complexities of life?*

What are some areas where you see possibilities for further growth and development in this applicant?*

Please give any further information about the applicant regarding recommendation for this ministry.*

Date*