In the middle of full, busy lives — and sometimes in the middle of grief, uncertainty, or spiritual longing — there is a deep need to slow down and listen. Not for answers, necessarily. But for presence. For clarity. For the quiet recognition that God is already at work in your story.
That is the heart of spiritual direction. And at ADAPT Network, Barbara Cummings offers this sacred companionship to individuals, groups, and retreat communities throughout Columbus, GA.
Spiritual direction is an ancient practice rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition — though it is available and meaningful to anyone on a sincere spiritual journey, regardless of denomination or background.
It is not therapy. It is not counseling. It is not teaching or advice-giving. Spiritual direction is a sacred conversation between two people, guided by prayer and holy curiosity, in which a trained director helps you notice and respond to the movement of God in your everyday life.
A spiritual director doesn’t tell you what God is saying. They help you listen for yourself.
Sessions typically unfold through reflective conversation, silence, and prayer — creating space for insight, healing, and a deepened awareness of the divine presence woven through your ordinary days.
Barbara Cummings is a Columbus, Georgia native with a deep calling to walk alongside individuals in their spiritual journey. A certified spiritual director through the Selah Spiritual Direction Certification (Siburt Institute for Church Ministry), she brings decades of experience in education, children’s ministry, Young Life, and Christian radio — all woven together by a heart for people and a front-row witness to the brokenness and deep needs present in individuals and families.
Through her own journey, Barbara has experienced the healing and restoration that come through prayer, solitude, counseling, spiritual direction, and mentoring — and it is from that place that she now offers companionship to others.
Barbara provides a peaceful, prayerful space where individuals can slow down, listen, and discern God’s presence in their lives. Her approach is not to teach or counsel, but to gently companion others in noticing where God is already at work in their story. She believes every person’s story is sacred, and that healing, clarity, and wholeness can be found through sacred space, reflection, and prayer.
Barbara welcomes people of all backgrounds and life seasons. You do not need to have your faith figured out, or be in crisis, or belong to a particular church or tradition. Spiritual direction is for anyone who feels a genuine desire to pay attention to God.
Barbara has a particular heart for those navigating:
She also works with church staff, ministry teams, and groups seeking a prayerful space for collective discernment and renewal.
One-on-one sessions with Barbara offer a private, unhurried space for personal reflection, prayer, and discernment. Sessions are one hour and typically meet monthly, though frequency can be adjusted to your needs and season of life.
For groups of five or more — church staff, small groups, ministry teams, or communities of faith — Barbara facilitates a shared contemplative space that honors each person’s unique journey while fostering collective attentiveness to God’s movement in the group.
Barbara offers half-day retreat experiences for individuals or groups seeking extended time apart for silence, prayer, and spiritual renewal. Retreats can be designed around a theme or simply held as open, contemplative space. Contact Barbara to discuss what a retreat might look like for you or your group.
Service | Fee |
Individual Session (1 hour) | $95 |
Group Session (5+ people, 1 hour) | $15 per person |
Half-Day Retreat | $150 |
Reach out to Barbara directly — she would love to hear from you.
barbara@adaptcounseling.com
ADAPT Network • 1443 2nd Avenue, Suite B • Columbus, GA 31906