In this follow-up conversation, Rev. Nhien Vuong and Rev. Scott McRae answer your questions about Evolving Enneagram's inaugural Enneagram-informed Spiritual Direction Training & Certificate Program—why we're offering it now, who it's for, and what the 22-month journey looks like.
We explore the distinct journeys of ego, soul, and spirit, why we hold the Enneagram as a mirror rather than a report card, and how it's woven throughout the program as a tool for deep listening. We also share two new pathways: an Advanced Practice Certificate for those who've already completed spiritual direction training, and CEP Level II for alumni of our Contemplative Enneagram Practitioner program.
Whether you're a seasoned spiritual director, a Contemplative Enneagram Practitioner, or a lifelong seeker drawn to deeper spiritual formation, you're welcome here.
The Early Bird discount ($300 off) is available for those accepted and registered by October 31, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: https://evolvingenneagram.com/spiritual-direction-program
🔗 Apply: https://forms.gle/k2JXVMDxfnCSAWhf8
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bTWkQkV96wE
🎧 Part one, Meet Your Co-Leads: https://youtu.be/PPee4sngWIU
💌 Questions, or want to connect on Zoom? revnhien@evolvingenneagram.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome
01:13 What we'll explore today
01:59 Why this program, and why now
03:46 Holding both joy and grief
05:20 The distinct journeys of ego, soul, and spirit
06:13 Maps as mirrors, not report cards
07:40 Assuming wholeness: unlearning rather than self-improvement
09:29 Who is this program for?
10:07 A new Advanced Practice Certificate for spiritual directors
11:06 Coming for your own spiritual formation
12:27 CEP Level II for CEP alumni
13:40 An interspiritual path forward
16:08 Common threads across traditions
17:07 The six phases at a glance
22:22 Gentle reflection papers
22:59 How the Enneagram is woven throughout
27:16 The Enneagram as a tool for deep listening and program structure
29:38 CEP certification included as self-study
31:24 The gift of fishbowls and case studies
34:26 How we co-lead together
36:24 Reach out to us
37:12 Closing
ABOUT YOUR GUIDES
Rev. Nhien Vuong, JD, MDiv, is an ordained Unity minister, spiritual director, international presenter, and contemplative Enneagram guide. She is the author of The Enneagram of the Soul and the founder and lead faculty of Evolving Enneagram.
Rev. Scott McRae, MDiv, ACPE, is a spiritual director, educator, and longtime trainer in contemplative spiritual formation. He served for 25 years in hospital chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education and is the founder of Sojourners Institute.
