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SPIRITUAL FORMATION SOCIETY OF ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 462104725 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE X03 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.sfsaz.org
revenue
$135K
expenses
$125K
net assets
$64K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE DESIRE OF THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION SOCIETY OF ARIZONA IS TO FOSTER THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION MOVEMENT IN ARIZONA (AND BEYOND) AND CREATE SAFE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE LEARNERS AND LEADERS CAN EXPERIENCE AND GROW IN THE LOVE OF THE TRINITY. THROUGH NETWORKING AND CO-LABORING, WE BRING SPIRITUAL FORMATION RESOURCES TO ARIZONA AND HIGHLIGHT WHAT GOD IS UP TO IN OUR LOCAL AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona (SFSAZ) fosters the spiritual formation movement by creating environments for individuals to grow in their faith. It provides resources, support, and training for spiritual directors, pastors, and counselors, primarily through networking, events, and peer groups. The organization aims to highlight spiritual development within Arizona and beyond.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Access to spiritual directors
Connects pastors and counselors with spiritual directors to help them pay attention to the movement of God in their lives.
Blog and Podcast
Content platform featuring blog posts and a podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.
Directory
A growing directory of Spiritual Directors and Enneagram Coaches.
Events
Includes soul care days and an annual conference designed to help individuals grow in their transformational journey toward Christ-likeness.
Pastor’s Formation Groups
Monthly small group gatherings for pastors focused on prayer and sharing.
Peer supervision groups
Facilitates groups for spiritual directors to receive peer support and encouragement.
Periodic seminars
Seminars addressing issues in counseling from a Christian Spiritual Formation viewpoint.
Referral to trained Supervisors
Connects spiritual directors with trained supervisors for support.
Soul Care Days for Leaders
Day retreats intended to help leaders (spiritual directors, pastors, counselors) rest and reflect as a vital part of ministry.
Training and continuing education opportunities
Provides regular training and continuing education for spiritual directors.
Working with pastoral staff teams
Provides support and resources for pastoral staff teams.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 2 activities
    • Consulting with pastoral staff teams
      Engages in work with pastoral staff teams to support spiritual formation within their organizations.
    • Provides spiritual formation support for pastoral staff teams
      Engages directly with pastoral staff teams to offer spiritual formation support, fostering communal spiritual health within ministry teams.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 2 activities
    • Produces spiritual formation content via blog and podcast
      Creates and distributes blog posts and a podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play, offering resources for spiritual growth and formation.
    • Producing spiritual formation content
      Produces and publishes blog posts and a podcast distributed through Apple Podcasts and Google Play to share insights on spiritual formation.
  • Structured Bible Study & Spiritual Growth Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates ongoing formation groups for pastors
      Hosts monthly Pastor’s Formation Groups that provide small, prayer-focused gatherings for pastors to share, pray, and support one another in spiritual growth.
  • Prayer Leadership Training 1 activity
    • Offers care and support services for spiritual professionals
      Provides dedicated care and support services for spiritual directors, counselors, and pastors to sustain their personal spiritual health and vocational resilience.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Conducts seminars on Christian counseling and spiritual formation
      Hosts periodic seminars that explore counseling issues through the lens of Christian Spiritual Formation, providing integrative learning opportunities.
    • Delivers training and continuing education for spiritual directors
      Offers regular training and continuing education opportunities to build the capacity and professional competence of spiritual directors.
    • Hosts Soul Care Days and retreats for spiritual leaders
      Organizes regular Soul Care Days and day retreats designed to help pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders rest, reflect, and nurture their spiritual well-being.
    • Offering spiritual formation events and education
      Organizes soul care days and an annual conference to support spiritual growth and development. It also provides regular training and continuing education opportunities for spiritual directors and hosts periodic seminars addressing counseling issues from a Christian Spiritual Formation perspective.
    • Offers supervision support for spiritual directors
      Provides access to trained supervisors and facilitates peer supervision groups to support the professional and spiritual development of spiritual directors.
    • Provides access to spiritual directors and Enneagram coaches
      Maintains and offers a referral directory of trained spiritual directors and Enneagram coaches to support individuals—particularly pastors and counselors—in their spiritual journeys.
    • Providing spiritual direction and coaching referrals
      Maintains a directory of Spiritual Directors and Enneagram Coaches and offers access to spiritual directors to help individuals, pastors, and counselors in their spiritual journeys.
    • Supporting spiritual directors and leaders
      Provides support and care services for spiritual directors, counselors, and pastors, including referrals to trained supervisors and peer supervision groups for spiritual directors. The organization also hosts regular Soul Care Days for Leaders and facilitates monthly Pastor’s Formation Groups.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$122K90%
Program service revenue$8K6%
Investment income$390%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$95K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$64K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWARD WUESTE JR CHAIRMAN 40 $78K
board members · 4
  • JODY HUMBER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN DELHOUSYE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM ASHBROOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • TRAVIS COLLINS — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 3-1-20
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Spiritual Formation Society Network — Arizona community within the broader Spiritual Formation Society network.