Anchor School Spiritual Formation Certification Cohort, Fall 2026
We're delighted that you're interested in the fall 2026 Anchor School Spiritual Formation Cohort. We believe this opportunity will deepen your life with God and transform you as a Jesus-follower as you learn alongside others and encounter God's invitation to draw near. In the Spiritual Formation Cohort, you'll:
- Belong to an 18-month cohort that gathers for four four-day learning immersions in a beautiful retreat center.
- Slow down and discover contemplative spiritual practices, the nature of the Trinity, your hidden false self and your true self as God’s beloved.
- Experience spiritual direction in ongoing Triads, and learn to host others in Spirit-led listening and discernment.
- Deepen your understanding of God's loving pursuit of humanity as you encounter the wisdom of voices from across Church history.
- Be prepared for further training as a Spiritual Director.
- Cost is $4400 and includes 30+ credit hour equivalents of instruction, course materials, and retreat costs. Cohort participants are responsible for books. Payment plans are available.
- LEARN MORE HERE
Prerequisites (Can be taken after application is submitted):
Anchor School courses:
- Sacred Stories, Mar-May, 2026 (Register here)
- Life with God: An Intro to Spiritual Formation (AKA Spiritual Development)*, TBD in 2026-27. (Sign up here for our waitlist)
We also highly recommend these Anchor Church offerings:
- Anchor Church's Inner Healing Prayer Training: Next is Sat, Mar 7, 2026. Register here.
- Anchor Church's Soul Care Groups*: Multiple offerings throughout the year. Sign up here to learn about upcoming Soul Care Groups.
Please feel free to reach out to Susan Bouterse, Executive Director of Anchor School, with any questions.
*Participants may substitute a Soul Care Group for the Spiritual Development Course OR may opt to do both.