PBInterest in the practice of spiritual direction has grown in recent years. With the increased number of people seeking direction have come a number of new issues confronting spiritual directors.Bbrbr This volume of essays by seasoned spiritual directors from a variety of faith traditions addresses issues of concern to directors today such as direction with abused persons the poor church dropouts and gays and lesbians. Other essays look at spiritual direction in new contexts such as the congregational setting the corporate arena spiritual direction and generational issues and direction at the turn of the century. The final section of the book addresses some specific circumstances working with the addicted with those who are dying using art in spiritual direction and direction and social justice.PPContributors include Joseph D. Driskill Pacific School of Religion Berkeley CA Juan Reed Chicago IL Rich Rossiter Oak Park IL Sandra Lommason Davis CA Howard Rice Santa Rosa CA Tom Cashman Federal Way WA Steven Charleston Episcopal Divinity School Barry Woodbridge Rancho Cucamonga CA Margaret Guenther Washington D.C. Betsy Caprio Hedburg Culver City CA and Kenneth Leech London Janet Ruffing and Norvene Vest. brbrBThe Spiritual Directors International SeriesB This book is part of a special series produced by Morehouse Publishing in cooperation with Spiritual Directors International SDI a global network of some 6000 spiritual directors and members.P