Belong: Group Spiritual Direction
Cultivating Belonging. Deepening Discernment. Leading with Spirit
You Are Invited to Belong
In a world of deep division, how do we foster true belonging and spiritual wholeness?
"I’m Melanie Dobson, an ordained United Methodist pastor, professor, spiritual director, and author of Belong: Group Spiritual Direction for Friendship and Communal Discernment. Through teaching, consulting, and spiritual direction, I help congregations and leaders reclaim deep listening, communal discernment, and sacred friendship—practices that have sustained faith communities for centuries and can renew the Church today."
"Whether you’re a pastor navigating change, a church seeking new ways to engage spiritual practices, or a leader hungry for deeper connections—I’d love to journey with you.
Check Out My Newest Book: Belong
Discover a path to true belonging and spiritual growth within your congregation with this groundbreaking book. Lead others through group spiritual direction for friendship and group spiritual direction for communal discernment. Help them experience the power of authentic connections with others and God, leading to fruitful ministry and transformation into faithful followers of Christ.
Photo by McKenzie Nicole Photography
Photo by McKenzie Nicole Photography
Consulting & Speaking Opportunities
How to practice group spiritual direction for friendship
Guiding a Congregation through a Discernment Process
Contemplative Spiritual Practices
“Some of the members who are leaders in the church are experiencing the fruit of group spiritual direction and so it has been a blessing.”
“With this group of people you can be your open self. You can share your deepest thoughts and your heart.”