THE ASSOCIATION OF
Covenant Spiritual Directors
ACSD
ACSD Membership
Membership in the Association of Covenant Spiritual Directors is granted to those who support the purposes of the ACSD and are committed to the criteria and standards of the Association. Annual dues for membership are established each year by the ACSD.
Membership Benefits
Members of the ACSD may participate in and receive the following benefits:
- Opportunities for individual growth for spiritual directors through supportive fellowship, continuing education, and individual encouragement
- Opportunities for broader connection between Covenant-affiliated spiritual directors
- Participation in forums for the sharing of ideas and resources related to spiritual direction
- ACSD annual meeting and spiritual directors’ retreat in conjunction with the Covenant Midwinter Conference
- Inclusion in a master listing of members (access for members only)
- Periodic written communication with members
- Website posting resources and email updates for spiritual directors
First-time Membership
- Determine which type of membership is appropriate for you: Full, Associate, or Student. (Note: Full membership requires membership in a Covenant church.)
- Fill out the appropriate application
- Access appropriate reference forms for your membership. Either collect reference forms and submit with your application or have your references submit them directly (either online or PDF).
- When the application and reference processes are complete, instructions will be given about completing a background check.
- New member dues of $25 can be paid here >>
Annual Renewal
- All members must submit a renewal application annually (PDF or Online).
- If status has changed (e.g. if one wants to change from a Student or Associate member to a Full member), submit the appropriate application form and any additional references required as if one was making a first time application.
- $20 annual ACSD dues can be paid here >>
Applying for a Full Membership
- Submit an application for full membership (PDF or Online)
- Submit a local church reference form – must be from a Covenant church (PDF or Online)
- Submit a personal reference form (PDF or Online)
- Members of regional Covenant conferences submit a network reference form (PDF or Online)
- If you are not a member of a regional ECC Conference Spiritual Direction network, please submit an additional personal reference.
Applying for an Associate Membership
- Submit an application for associate membership (PDF or Online)
- Submit a local church reference form (PDF or Online)
- Submit a personal reference form (PDF or Online)
- Members of regional Covenant conferences submit a network reference form (PDF or Online)
- If you are not a member of a regional ECC Conference Spiritual Direction network, please submit an additional personal reference
Applying for a Student Membership
Contact Us
The Evangelical Covenant Church
8303 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 784–3000
acsd@covchurch.org
Spiritual Direction is a ministry of
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