Welcome to
The Agape Center for Spiritual Formation
A place set apart to connect with God and others
Do you seek to know God and yourself more?
Spiritual directors listen to your soul, helping foster a deeper connection to the Holy in your life.
“To ‘listen’ to another’s soul…may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another.”
-Douglas Steere, Quaker
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is an ancient practice of the Christian Church where a spiritual director holds space for a directee as he or she seeks a deeper connection with God and a greater understanding of His love (Agape).
Spiritual Formation
We offer retreats, workshops and group activities that support your spiritual growth and sharpen your attentiveness to God.
quiet, Peaceful Setting
The Agape Center is located in Historic Roswell. We offer a place of quiet rest and beauty.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION SERVICES
Individual Spiritual Direction
Often called Holy Listening, sessions with a spiritual director are typically once a month for an hour. Some Spiritual Directors on our team provide one-off spiritual direction sessions, recognizing that some people may prefer just a single session.
Group Spiritual Direction
A group of four to six people meet once a month with a spiritual director.
Creating Space
Discovering the six facets of the spiritual disciplines to help create space in your day to practice the presence of God.
Spiritual Exercises
An ancient practice of prayer, examination, and meditation developed by St. Ignatius Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God.
Spiritual Formation Classes
Classes designed to open you to the presence of God and to deepen your spiritual journey.
Emmaus Walk
An intentional time of conversation, reflection and wondering as you walk with a spiritual director along the trails located near The Agape Center.
Silent Retreats
A time of pause from the hurry of life.
RESOURCES
Tools to use on your Spiritual Journey
Labyrinth
Labyrinth is an interactive installation for spiritual journeys. It's for anyone who wants a break from surfing the surface of culture to contemplate the deeper things of life.
Recommended Reading List
These books are some of our favorites from our spiritual journey.
When the Soul Listens - Jan Johnson
Meeting God In Scripture: A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Devina - Jan Johnson
Enjoying the Presence of God ~ Jan Johnson
Sacred Rhythms ~ Ruth Haley Barton
Invitation to Solitude and Silence ~ Ruth Haley Barton
Life Together in Christ ~ Ruth Haley Barton
Anam Cara ~ John O’Donohue
When Helping Hurts ~ Corbet & Fikkert
One Thousand Gifts ~ Ann Voskamp
Daring Greatly ~ Brene Brown
Don’t Forgive Too Soon ~ Dennis Lynn
Learning to Walk in the Dark ~ Barbara Brown Taylor
The Divine Conspiracy - Dallas Willard
Praying the Daily Office
Morning, evening and night prayer has created the foundation of spiritual formation for thousands of years. We invite you to experience this for yourself through the following link.