The Rolling Ridge Listening Collective is a gathering of kindred hearts connecting with God, the Source of Life, ourselves, and all creation. As a professional organization, we enrich the art and skills of deep listening, share practices, stories, and resources, and feel the warmth of peer-led support and encouragement in the life-giving vocation of soul companioning.
We invite people who have already trained as spiritual directors, companions, deep listeners, or other trained professionals in a listening vocation to join the Listening Collective as members.


We believe people are like seeds with amazing potential for growth into their authentic uniqueness as God designs all humans to become. We believe this idea of ‘becoming’ leads into a fullness of life, as people become awake and responsive to inner Divine Presence, aware of the interconnectedness of all things, and expressive of Love's invitations within relationships. We believe direction/deep listening is vital to this journey of human becoming into fullness.
The Listening Collective provides an active online community where members can connect, share experiences, and exchange valuable resources.
Members gain access to a variety of courses and continuing education opportunities, enhancing their skills in spiritual direction, deep listening, and supervision.
The Collective offers collegial collaboration, supervision, and practice resources to nurture members' growth in their vocation.
Rooted in the Christian Contemplative tradition, the Collective supports members' spiritual journeys through regular guided events and contemplative practices.
Members enjoy reduced fees for Rolling Ridge programs and retreats relating to spiritual direction and deep listening, making ongoing learning and spiritual renewal more accessible.
Full and Basic members are listed in the Rolling Ridge Spiritual Directors Directory, which is used by our leadership team to make referrals when individuals request spiritual direction.
The Listening Collective welcomes Spiritual Directors and those in training. If you have not yet completed training but are interested in this path, consider our Gateways to God program to begin your journey.
Complete our online application, sharing your background, training, and reasons for joining. Choose from three membership levels: Student, Basic, or Full. Each offers unique benefits for active members.
Once accepted, you'll join a vibrant peer community of spiritual directors and companions. Access a wide variety of resources, referrals, and programming to develop your practice in the sacred art of deep listening.

All Members
Ongoing
Stay connected through our e-communications tailored specifically for spiritual directors, companions, and deep listeners. Share life together and receive updates keeping you in touch with the latest resources and happenings.

Basic Members
Full Members
Monthly on first Tuesdays, 7 - 8pm EST via Zoom
Experience nurturing support in our online SoulCare group, designed to care for you as you care for others. Connect with God/Source of Life and peers who understand the listening vocation while sharing inspiring contemplative practices.

Full Members
Monthly in-person or online
Community Connections (online and in-person) are a monthly opportunity for members of the Listening Collective to fellowship and build community through sharing and resourcing, coffee and conversation. These informally facilitated gatherings represent a merging of the online Roundtables Practices and in-person Coffee and Conversation that we offered last year. There is always something new and insightful when TLC members gather.

Basic Members
Full Members
Ongoing
"Listening Together" offers continuing education and enrichment for deep listeners and spiritual directors held online throughout the year. These sessions provide intentional connections, pertinent conversations, and shared resources to deepen listening practices.
Prerequisite Course
20-month program from Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
"Gateways to God" is a two-year cohort training in Spiritual Direction, emphasizing spiritual companionship and attention to God’s presence. The program includes six retreats at Rolling Ridge, and serves our certification program for those wishing to become Spiritual Directors.

Prerequisite Course
In Development
This online 8-week experiential learning cohort inspires participants to make the counter-cultural shift to “centered living” from the soul, cultivating capacities for pausing, listening, and being with Love. It serves as excellent preparation for our Gateways to God course.

Basic Members
Full Members
Ongoing
The Directory of Spiritual Directors & Supervisors is a non-public, administrative resource listing members for potential spiritual direction referrals. It is used to introduce inquirers to active spiritual directors, with no further action taken by The Listening Collective beyond introductions.

Full Members
Discounts available
Ongoing
The Listening Collective offers regular sessions to help you grow in your skills as a deep listener, spiritual director, soul companion. Overnight retreats and one day workshops will nourish you with training and community. Continuing Education events for spiritual directors are open to all. Full and Basic Members of the Listening Collective receive a discount.

Full Members
Discounts available
Ongoing
Peer Supervision Groups provide connection, insight, and support through a structured group process with rotating roles. Seasoned facilitators host and coach the groups' early gatherings, with monthly meeting times determined by each group. Peer Supervision is included for Full Members with discounts for Basic members.

