Spiritual Journey and Interest in TLC

Applicant Email*

1. Provide a brief spiritual autobiography. Include the following: Your faith journey, family life, and significant life experiences.*

2. Briefly describe what draws you to the Transformational Listening Center (TLC)?*

3. Describe your personal experience and strengths as they pertain to listening. Do you have a sense that God is calling you to the ministry of spiritual direction? How have others affirmed your gifts in listening?*

4. Describe your weaknesses especially when it pertains to listening. What do you desire most to learn?*

5. Are you currently attending church and if so, what is your church background and where do you currently worship?*

6. Have you been involved in your current place of worship and if so, in what ways?*

7. What, if any, are other kinds of ministries you have been involved in?*

8. Briefly describe your prayer life and experience with spiritual practices ie. Journaling, etc?*

9. Do you currently or have you ever met with a Spiritual Director? If so how often do you see him/her and for how long have you met together? If yes, please comment on your experience of spiritual direction.*

10. What are your expectations and what do you hope to achieve through the TLC program?*

11. How comfortable are you with technology as working online is necessary for our program?*

12. Is there room in your life for the commitment of time and energy that this program requires?*

13. List any books have you read on the topic of spiritual direction or spiritual formation.*

14. What workshops, courses, and/or seminars have you attended that are related to the ministry of spiritual direction or spiritual formation?*

Additional notes or clarifications on any of the application questions (not required).