Siena Retreat Center’s Spiritual Guidance Training Program offers preparation for the ministry of spiritual guidance (also known as spiritual direction and spiritual companioning). It includes spiritual enrichment content, skills-building, and personal growth and reflection. It incorporates a variety of learning styles and a significant practicum component. Graduates receive a certificate of completion.

The program consists of 16 weekend intensives over the course of two years. Five of these weekends are 4-day in-person gatherings at the Siena Retreat Center that run from Thursday through Sunday. The other weekends are Friday through Sunday gatherings held on Zoom.

The next cohort will begin in January 2027 and run through November 2028. Applications for the 2027/2028 program cohort will be available in early 2026.

To be notified about the 2027/2028 program when more information becomes available, complete the short form here.