Christos Center for Spiritual Formation
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Christos Center for Spiritual Formation
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Connecting you to God and others.
Through prayer experiences, retreats and spiritual direction training.
COMING IN PERSON TO CHRISTOS IN LINO LAKES, MN? CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU
COMING IN PERSON TO CHRISTOS IN LINO LAKES, MN? CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU
Are you called to Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is a journey of compassion and deep spiritual listening. If you or someone you know are exploring a calling to offer spiritual direction or are simply curious, learn how our two-year Tending the Holy Spiritual Direction certificate program transforms lives through holistically engaging the head and the heart.
LEARN MORE
FREE Come and See webinars!
Join us online to learn more.
Wed., April 8, 2026 - 12 noon CT - for Twin Cities program
Thurs., April 9, 2026 - 12 noon CT - for Distance Learning program
Why Christos?
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation is a welcoming community of people who practice and teach contemplative spirituality through experiences and learning opportunities in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago and online. Our learners seek deeper connections to God through time-honored traditions of silence, solitude, prayer, retreat, pilgrimage, and spiritual direction. In addition to retreats and workshops, our primary offering is
Tending the Holy
, a two-year training program in Spiritual Direction.
Learn more.
Program Offerings
Tending The Holy
Our 2-year certificate program in Spiritual Direction.
Learn More
Tending The Soul
Retreats and workshops held in-person and online.
See Upcoming Retreats
What's Next - A Path to Purpose
Step into the next season of your life.
Learn More
Ignatian Retreat
Following the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius.
Learn More
Our Mission:
Christos cultivates the inner life through contemplative practices so that we can recognize and embody God’s loving presence in the world.
Welcome!
We are delighted you have found Christos. We welcome you no matter where you find yourself in life’s journey. The heart of our work is facilitating sacred conversations with grace as the Holy Spirit moves towards us and within us, forging deeper connections with God. We invite you to listen to a video welcome from our executive director, Heidi Lender.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Upcoming Events
View Full Event Calendar
View Full Event Calendar
Christos News
Christos News
Monthly newsletter on spiritual resources and Christos upcoming retreats, workshops and prayer experiences.
Let’s Connect
Prayerful Pause
Prayerful Pause
Twice weekly Prayerful Pause includes a few words and a beautiful image to invite contemplative prayer.
Mike L. -
“Contemplative spirituality is less about what I am doing and more about how God can interact with me.”
Jeremy S. -
“I love being in Tending the Holy with others from all over the country. The experience and accessibility of that diverse community is one of the most appealing aspects to me.”
Susan C. -
“I learn so much from Christos retreats - how to connect with God on a whole other level.”
The Power of Cohort: Kyrie Collective
A group of Tending the Holy alumni have bonded together and moved forward as a Spiritual Direction collective. Kari Pink tells the group’s story.
Read More →
The Power of Cohort: Unleash Your Pen
A group of people met at Christos during an online course, and went on to form a writing group that recently published a devotional -
Unleash Your Pen: Read, Reflect, and Write To Connect with God.
In this blog post, they share their thoughts about the importance of a cohort in their spiritual practice.
Read More →
Living out God’s call through career and faith
A conversation with Christos alum Mary Ebb shows us how God’s call has come to life through career and faith experiences - from law school to spiritual direction.
Read More →
On The Christos Blog
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Connecting you to God and others.
Through prayer experiences, retreats and spiritual direction training.
COMING IN PERSON TO CHRISTOS IN LINO LAKES, MN? CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU
COMING IN PERSON TO CHRISTOS IN LINO LAKES, MN? CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU
Are you called to Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is a journey of compassion and deep spiritual listening. If you or someone you know are exploring a calling to offer spiritual direction or are simply curious, learn how our two-year Tending the Holy Spiritual Direction certificate program transforms lives through holistically engaging the head and the heart.
LEARN MORE
FREE Come and See webinars!
Join us online to learn more.
Wed., April 8, 2026 - 12 noon CT - for Twin Cities program
Thurs., April 9, 2026 - 12 noon CT - for Distance Learning program
Why Christos?
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation is a welcoming community of people who practice and teach contemplative spirituality through experiences and learning opportunities in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago and online. Our learners seek deeper connections to God through time-honored traditions of silence, solitude, prayer, retreat, pilgrimage, and spiritual direction. In addition to retreats and workshops, our primary offering is
Tending the Holy
, a two-year training program in Spiritual Direction.
Learn more.
Program Offerings
Tending The Holy
Our 2-year certificate program in Spiritual Direction.
Learn More
Tending The Soul
Retreats and workshops held in-person and online.
See Upcoming Retreats
What's Next - A Path to Purpose
Step into the next season of your life.
Learn More
Ignatian Retreat
Following the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius.
Learn More
Our Mission:
Christos cultivates the inner life through contemplative practices so that we can recognize and embody God’s loving presence in the world.
Welcome!
We are delighted you have found Christos. We welcome you no matter where you find yourself in life’s journey. The heart of our work is facilitating sacred conversations with grace as the Holy Spirit moves towards us and within us, forging deeper connections with God. We invite you to listen to a video welcome from our executive director, Heidi Lender.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Book study - for Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry providers - 5 online sessions, April 22 - May 20, 2026
Trauma-informed spiritual care book study for Spiritual Directors, pastors, chaplains and others providing ministry. Five sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - May 20, 2026.
Upcoming Events
View Full Event Calendar
View Full Event Calendar
Christos News
Christos News
Monthly newsletter on spiritual resources and Christos upcoming retreats, workshops and prayer experiences.
Let’s Connect
Prayerful Pause
Prayerful Pause
Twice weekly Prayerful Pause includes a few words and a beautiful image to invite contemplative prayer.
Mike L. -
“Contemplative spirituality is less about what I am doing and more about how God can interact with me.”
Jeremy S. -
“I love being in Tending the Holy with others from all over the country. The experience and accessibility of that diverse community is one of the most appealing aspects to me.”
Susan C. -
“I learn so much from Christos retreats - how to connect with God on a whole other level.”
The Power of Cohort: Kyrie Collective
A group of Tending the Holy alumni have bonded together and moved forward as a Spiritual Direction collective. Kari Pink tells the group’s story.
Read More →
The Power of Cohort: Unleash Your Pen
A group of people met at Christos during an online course, and went on to form a writing group that recently published a devotional -
Unleash Your Pen: Read, Reflect, and Write To Connect with God.
In this blog post, they share their thoughts about the importance of a cohort in their spiritual practice.
Read More →
Living out God’s call through career and faith
A conversation with Christos alum Mary Ebb shows us how God’s call has come to life through career and faith experiences - from law school to spiritual direction.
Read More →
On The Christos Blog