Spiritual Exercises Group

Do you desire to fall more deeply in love with Jesus?

Are you eager for a deeper dive into God’s Word, not just knowing more about Jesus, but personally encountering Him in the Word?

Do you long for a richer and more consistent prayer life?

Do you long to go deeper with Jesus in community with others making the same spiritual journey?

If these questions resonate with you, consider joining the Spiritual Exercises Group!

What are the Spiritual Exercises?

The Spiritual Exercises were developed nearly 500 years ago by Ignatius of Loyola and are a time-proven process of Scripture reading, prayer and spiritual growth. They were originally designed as a 30 day retreat. The 19th Annotation is a daily retreat spread out over 9 months.

The Exercises invite you to:

  • 9-month journey aligned with the church calendar (Sept 2025 – May 2026)
  • 5-7 hours of personal prayer and meditation on Scripture each week
  • Video teachings by Bill Zuelke of SoulFormation
  • Monthly virtual small group meetings (1.5-2 hours each)
  • Monthly virtual one-on-one time with a spiritual director (Missy Dabbs)

Themes in the Spiritual Exercises

  • The Unconditional Love of God                                             
  • Sin & God’s Grace
  • The Life and Ministry of Christ
  • The Passion
  • The Resurrection

Join us on the Journey!

  • This group is facilitated by spiritual director Missy Dabbs (a member of ESDA, the Evangelical Society of Spiritual Directors).

Here is what this experience includes:

  • 18 total sessions to will draw you deeper into God’s love
    • 9 monthly group sessions facilitated by Missy
    • 9 monthly individual direction sessions with Missy
  • 9 months of daily prayer and scripture guides that will give you a structure to follow and freedom to hear God in your own way
  • Video teachings by a former Jesuit priest who has led thousands through the Exercises
  • A community of people to pray the exercises with
  • Additional check-ins as needed with Missy

Here is what past participants have said about the experience,

“Scripture often invites us to remember but it can be hard to build this into everyday life. Getting to do the Ignatian exercises with Missy and a small group provided the perfect environment to do this very thing with like-minded people, all of us desiring to bring Jesus into our everyday lives.” – Sharon

“I would highly recommend participating in the Spiritual Exercises lead by Missy Dabbs. It was a life changing experience and one that I was glad I was a part of. Missy patiently lead and encouraged me to search the scriptures and actively pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus. It was a wonderful opportunity to grow more in love with Jesus.” – Cheryl

“I had been praying for something that would guide me in how to connect with God in my quiet time, and I had felt led to spend more time in the Gospels. Then, Missy invited me to journey through the Ignatian Prayer Exercises, an 8-month commitment of 45 min – 1 hr a day! At first, I was reluctant, feeling like my schedule wouldn’t allow it, but then I decided there’s no time like the present! I felt like making the commitment would be what I needed to make it a priority. And I’m so glad I did! I loved the structure of my daily time with God (exactly what I was looking for), and I spent time every day for months in the gospels, as well as other scripture readings and other considerations to ponder. This helped me to develop consistent habits and a healthier way of being with God in a loving relationship of receiving and responding. Even 3 months later, I still consider so many of the principles that I learned in this process, and they inform me in my daily life with God. It was truly a life-changing experience that I want to invite others to experience. And I intend to walk through all the exercises again this next year. It may be something that I do every year for a long time. It’s just that beneficial!” – Tina

What does it Cost?

The cost is $925. You can pay this up front or you can pay $100/month over 8 months plus a $125.00 deposit to hold your place. The deposit is due by August 31.

Interested? Questions? Contact me: Missy Dabbs missydabbs@gmail.com  or  (727) 432-3900