Spiritual Direction Agreement
You are meeting with me, Bart W. Newton, online or in person because you want to examine and develop your life with God. Spiritual direction centers on your relationship with God, with the goal of awakening and strengthening that relationship. The purpose is to help you discern God’s presence in the midst of life’s challenges and ultimately grow greater faith, hope, and love.
Our Relationship
Through prayer and reflective listening, I will serve as the human spiritual companion/director to help you discern the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. I am not a licensed counselor nor will I try to provide counseling services. I am a certified spiritual director through Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. As a member of Grafted Life Ministries’ ESDA Christ Centered Spiritual Directors, I have agreed to their Code of Ethics. I also carry personal liability insurance.
Confidentiality
Our spiritual direction discussions are confidential. I will not reveal the content of our conversations unless I am required to do so by law or court order. However, you are free to share whatever you choose about our conversations with anyone. You also agree that as your spiritual director, I cannot be held responsible for breaches in provision of services that are due to phone or computer malfunction, loss of electricity or internet connectivity.
Fees
My compensation is $65.00 (USD) per one-hour session. I guarantee these amounts for at least 12 months. If you find these fees prohibitive, you are welcome to discuss your situation with me. You may pay via check, money order, or Venmo. Payment is preferred prior to meeting. (No payment is required for initial consultation meeting.)
Time of Sessions and Changes
We commit to respecting one another’s schedules by beginning and ending our sessions on time. If you wish to change your appointment, please do your best to let me know at least 24 hours in advance by emailing AND calling/texting me. Without this advance notice, you may be expected to pay for the appointment time. Please do not count on me to remind you of our scheduled sessions. Although we agree to a monthly, 60 minute session, you may desire to meet more frequently or for a longer session periodically, which is fine, as long as we schedule in advance. If you would like to share a new insight, breakthrough, or problem with me in between sessions, you may contact me via email.
Please do not complete the agreement form below until after you have received your initial free consultation.
This agreement is between Bart W. Newton and you, the Directee. Please fill in the details below and indicate that you have read and understand the agreement.