Upcoming Sessions

Introduction to Spiritual Direction Webinar

Thursday, May 14, 2026 OR Monday, June 15, 2026

Spiritual direction is the sacred practice of accompanying another as they listen for God’s presence and invitation in their lives. But what does that actually look like—and how is it different from counseling or coaching?

In this three-hour introductory webinar, you’ll explore the heart of spiritual direction as a contemplative ministry grounded in compassionate listening and prayerful presence. Together we’ll clarify what spiritual direction is—and what it is not—while considering the essential boundaries that distinguish it from therapy and other helping professions.

The session includes guided prayer and reflective exercises that allow participants to experience the slow, attentive presence at the heart of spiritual direction. If you are curious about spiritual direction, discerning a call to this ministry, or longing to deepen your capacity for sacred listening, this session will offer clarity, experience, and a grounded next step.

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Instructors

  • Kaylee Vida

    Rev. Vida serves as Associate Director of Lifelong Learning in the Office of External Programs at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, where she oversees certificate programs and continuing education opportunities, including the Certificate in Spiritual Direction. She earned her Master of Divinity from Perkins in 2021. Prior to her work in theological education, she served for four years as pastor of Pine Island United Methodist Church in Southwest Florida. Rev. Vida holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries with a focus in Christian Education from Anderson University and is preparing for ordination as an Elder in the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. Her work centers on cultivating lifelong learning among both clergy and laity, with teaching interests in spiritual disciplines and research interests in strengthening collaboration between the church and the academy.

  • Tee Bolin

    Teresa (Tee) Bolin is an experienced spiritual director and teaching supervisor that has been actively engaged with the Perkins CSD program since 2016. Tee completed her initial spiritual direction training thru Perkins in 2012 and later returned for practicum instruction and advanced supervision training. Teresa brings her unique background of corporate and ministerial training to her spiritual direction practice and teaching. Teresa is still actively engaged in corporate project management as well as the current Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Teresa is a certified lay minister with education and training spanning multiple universities and programs.