Grafted Life Ministries

Melanie Horning

Reinholds, PA, United States

My experience as a listener began in my relationships with family, friends and God. I was gifted additional grace as a...

About Me

My experience as a listener began in my relationships with family, friends and God. I was gifted additional grace as a listener when my husband and I were invited on a church planting adventure in 1984. My listening skills continued to develop as a youth leader, women's ministry leader, Sunday School teacher, and pastor's wife. Completing my certification as a spiritual director in 2017 was a gift of grace as I experienced God honing my skills and calling me to offer presence to people as they wrestle with life's questions and God's relationship to them. It is a privilege to listen with unconditional positive regard and love to each one sitting in the chair across from me.

I have deep respect for each individual and their sacred journey. I have a holy curiosity about the work that Beloved Trinity is up to in each person I meet with. I believe each person is an expert on their own experience and it humbles me to be a part of God's gentle process of formation in their lives. The joy is my front row seat to the miracle of transformation in each one.

God calls me redeemed, sister and friend. I am also honored to be called Grammy to Mandy and Nathan, Mom to Jeremy, Mechelle and Maria and "Honey" to my forever boyfriend, my husband of almost 38 years.

Before I was I spiritual director, I was an RN in community services. I like to think that I went from healthcare to soul care!

My spiritual direction practice has been predominately to women and the majority of my directees are women in church leadership, pastors or pastor's wives. Having been involved in church leadership for thirty-six years, I have much experience in that particular journey. That said, I welcome any directee who has a desire to explore relationship with the Beloved Trinity, contend with their relationship with Trinity and/or experience a safe place to voice the hard questions that rise when life isn't going as imagined or hoped.

It would be my privilege to meet with you if you sense an invitation in your heart to reach out to me.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

pastor's wives

business professionals

church leaders

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

Lectio Divina

Examen

Monique Hoven

Zwolle, , Netherlands

Getting to come alongside women on their journey with Jesus is one of the most life-giving things I get to do...

About Me

Getting to come alongside women on their journey with Jesus is one of the most life-giving things I get to do. What a joy to get to see women become more rooted and grounded in Jesus’ love, become increasingly aware of His presence and untangled from the various things that keep us from being who we were meant to be! It would be my honor to walk with you a while.

I received my Spiritual Direction training with Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction and have been giving direction since 2014. I am originally from California, but have Dutch roots and have been living and ministering in the Netherlands for the past 10+ years. I love doing life with my husband and we look forward to seeing what the future brings.

Contact

Phone: +31(0)630220984

Website: https://www.roots.nu/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or through website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Dutch

Specialties

Works with...

Women

youth

students

missionaries

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

cross-cultural

women's spirituality

psychology

Cheri Hudspith

Flower Mound, TX, United States

Are you a church staff member, missionary or a lay leader? Do you find yourself at a place where you have...

About Me

Are you a church staff member, missionary or a lay leader? Do you find yourself at a place where you have more questions than answers about your relationship with the Lord or your vocation? Or, do you find yourself curious about Spiritual Direction but aren’t sure if it’s a good next step? Do you desire to flourish in your life as a leader? If so, I’d love to sit with you as you explore the activity of God in your life. We'd start with a 30-45 minute "get to know you" conversation. If we are a potential match, we'd schedule an introductory session. If we are not a fit, but you remain interested in Spiritual Direction, I’d love to connect you to other possibilities.
I live in a suburb north of Dallas(Central Time Zone). I graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2008 with a Master of Arts in Theology. I completed the Selah Spiritual Direction Training program in 2013.
I’m married to David. We have one son, Matt who is married to Jordan. For more insight into my spiritual journey, you are welcome to peruse posts at www.beloved-daughter.blogspot.com.

Contact

Phone: 972-827-6691

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors and ministry leaders

Rose Huff

Fredericksburg, TX, USA, TX, United States

“We live in the gap between our dreams and our reality. God is always taking you someplace you never imagined. Where...

About Me

“We live in the gap between our dreams and our reality. God is always taking you someplace you never imagined. Where we go in the gap makes all the difference in our lives. What defines you most comes out of the gap. The gift in the gap is a deepening intimacy with God.” Paula Rinehart

It has long been my heart’s desire to come alongside those who are eager to listen for, discover, and respond to the unique invitation God has for their life in the midst of all of life’s varied circumstances.
Attending the Renovaré Institute for spiritual formation introduced me to the ministry of spiritual direction. It was through my experiences with directors during my time at the Institute that I began to sense my own invitation to pray, seek counsel, and pursue a school of training for spiritual directors. In 2017 I began a two year program in Nevada with CFDM, Christian Formation & Direction Ministries.
Since that time it has been my privilege and blessing to sit and listen with women who are seeking to grow in their awareness of God’s presence in and along their life journey.
If you are wondering about growing in your own particular “gap” and live in the Texas Hill Country area please contact me if you are interested in exploring the possibility of journeying together for a season.
I live outside of Fredericksburg, TX with my husband Bob and we enjoy gardening, our assorted animal kingdom and owning and operating a B&B. I am the mother of 4 adult children, 3 of them married which comes with the added bonus of 12 delightful grandchildren!

Contact

Phone: 214-783-9592

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Levi Huffman

Marion, IN, United States

My desire within spiritual direction is to discern and respond to the movements of the heart – no matter where they...

About Me

My desire within spiritual direction is to discern and respond to the movements of the heart – no matter where they go. After hiking the pilgrimage of the Camino Primitivo, my life became even more guided by asking questions and being with others in the midst of their own journey of exploration. Through a contemplative approach to spiritual direction, it’s my sacred privilege to walk alongside those who are hungry, curious, disappointed, or in darkness. I am passionate about authentically growing together to discover more of the mystery of a Triune God who made all things good.

Along with being a Spiritual Director and member of the Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association (ESDA), I bring nearly two decades of leading others in outdoor adventures and collegiate ministry. I currently help others discover vocation, identity, and a sense of calling at Indiana Wesleyan University by teaching and learning from my students. In this season, I thrive in Marion, Indiana where I enjoy biking, jogging, and canoeing with those I love.

Contact

Phone: (765) 661-4050

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

individuals

groups

couples

staffs/teams

leaders

students

collegiate staff and professors

Expertise in...

Dark night

grief

vocation/calling

outdoor/experiential activities

coach

team building

Dan Huie

Seattle, WA, United States

It is my deepest joy to serve as spiritual director in Seattle - either in person or on line. My underlying...

About Me

It is my deepest joy to serve as spiritual director in Seattle - either in person or on line.

My underlying conviction is that God is always present, always active, and always loving. I believe that there is much more on offer in our lives with God, if we would only stop and listen, and listen again. I believe that God's doors are already flung open to us and that much of our journey is simply choosing to "begin again". And again. In doing so we learn to walk with the risen Christ in open honesty, free to receive His love. Having drunk deeply of His love we grow in our desire to join Him in relationship and in His projects.

Together, with my wife Renee, we have founded Soul Care Seattle at The Layne: an urban retreat home in Seattle, dedicated as a quiet and safe place for people to explore and deepen their relationship with God in solitude and community. Either virtually or in person, at The Layne, we seek to serve individuals who are in crisis, a season of change, or simply want more out of their relationship with Christ. We have a special heart for companioning those who are in ministry, experience loss and/or infertility, as well as those who identify as LGBT or same sex attracted and their friends and family.

We offer the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola, the 19th Annotation. This 9 month prayer retreat in daily life begins each year in September.

Peace to you-
Dan

Contact

Phone: 2062354107

Website: www.soulcareseattle.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: dan@soulcareseattle.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors & church leaders

families of ministry leaders

LGBT individuals and family members

business professionals

those discerning their life path or vocation.

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Lectio Divina & Gospel Contemplation

Sexuality

Nature

Renee Huie

Seattle, WA, United States

For as long as I can remember, my heart’s desire has been to be with other’s in their spiritual journey. My...

About Me

For as long as I can remember, my heart’s desire has been to be with other’s in their spiritual journey. My own journey has fueled a deep knowing of God’s unconditional love that I long to share with others. My husband and I host and live in our Urban Retreat home in Seattle. This is a place that we pray is quiet, restful and safe for all those who are exploring their spiritual journey with God. For some that means exploring who God is and for some it will be a deepening of their relationship with Jesus.

Contact

Phone: 206-724-3814 (cell)

Website: www.soulcareseattle.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Ignatian Spirituality

College students

Women

LGBT women

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation)

Nancy Hunter

Columbus, OH, United States

I love spiritual direction because it has helped me to lean in to recognize the Lord more clearly and follow His...

About Me

I love spiritual direction because it has helped me to lean in to recognize the Lord more clearly and follow His voice more freely.

I would love to accompany you on your journey of drawing near to Him.

I have a bachelor’s in Psychology from Regent University. I also value the training I have received through Vineyard Leadership Institute, Columbus School of Supernatural Ministry, and Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction.

My training would not be complete without my journey through the wilderness seasons of life and through my own personal transformation.

I also love missions and church planting.

I love spiritual direction because it is an opportunity to set aside everything else and draw near to the Lord together.

I look forward to connecting with you!

Contact

Website: www.kingdomrenewal.com/spiritualdirection

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Specialties

Works with...

intercessors

ministry leaders

entrepreneurs

church planters

those restless for more

Expertise in...

Ignatian

inner healing

prophetic

burn-out

Melinda Ige

West Los Angeles, CA, USA, CA, United States

I received my training and certification through CFDM (Christian Formation and Direction Ministries). At Azusa Pacific University, I earned a Bachelors...

About Me

I received my training and certification through CFDM (Christian Formation and Direction Ministries). At Azusa Pacific University, I earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Christian Leadership and a Masters in Theology and Ethics.

I am often in Culver City and a have retreat space in Valley Center (N. San Diego Co.) to meet with individuals or small groups. I enjoy the outdoors and nature and will meet with directees (socially distanced) at a park, garden, or favorite walking spot, such as the So. Coast Botanic Garden in Manhattan Beach. Video-conferencing is also available via Zoom.

Email me for more information and/or to schedule an initial 30 min meeting (at no cost) to see if we might be a good fit.

I am also recently certified as a Holy Yoga Instructor, find out more at the website below.

Contact

Phone: 310-429-1801

Website: www.alignyoga.net/resources

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

new to faith as well as seasoned believers

ministry leaders

pastors

academics

life transitions

Expertise in...

Spiritual Formation and Soul Care

Contemplative prayer

Breath-work

Spiritual Formation groups

Cross-cultural

Joel Jacobson

Arvada, CO, United States

With over 20 years of experience teaching in public education and church settings, Joel has answered the call to join the...

About Me

With over 20 years of experience teaching in public education and church settings, Joel has answered the call to join the ministry of spiritual direction. He received his spiritual direction training from Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. As a spiritual companion, Joel prayerfully holds the space for those who desire to follow Jesus but feel stuck, bored, out of place, or simply thirst for knowing and being known by God. Joel hopes that through this space of spiritual direction people can grow in their awareness of God’s movements in their lives and intimacy with Him. As a certified Enneagram practitioner, Joel also accompanies directees interested in exploring who God has created them to be. Joel has a heart to support teachers, pastors, and anyone in need of a Christ-following spiritual director. Joel meets with directees primarily online using Google Meet, and he offers one-hour individual and group sessions on a sliding scale ($55-$75) depending on financial need.

Living in Arvada, Colorado with his wife and two very competitive soccer-loving sons, Joel enjoys reading, playing chess, taking walks, and claiming the family title Lord of Catan as much as possible.

Contact

Phone: 7196026305

Website: joelejacobson.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

teachers

pastors

nonprofit organization leaders

and anybody who desires spiritual direction

Expertise in...

Enneagram

Contemplative Practices

Rebecca Jenn

Fullerton, CA, United States

I am a spiritual director practicing the beloved of God-ness. To show others how beloved THEY are, as well as cultivating...

About Me

I am a spiritual director practicing the beloved of God-ness. To show others how beloved THEY are, as well as cultivating how beloved I am by God. More formally, I am a trained spiritual director by the Institute of Spiritual Formation, Master's of Divinity, with an emphasis in spiritual formation, at Biola University. Currently, I have experience with undergraduate students, adults, and married individuals (but not couples). I am a Taiwanese American, raised in Utah, with first-generation Taiwanese American parents, who are also missionaries along the Wasatch Front (Northern Utah and Southern Idaho). The tag-line on my business card is, "A partner with you on your journey with God." I strongly believe in partnership: in which director and directee (e.g. you) partner together with the work the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are currently doing in the directee's life to live out "the glory of God, [which] is the human being fully alive" (St. Iranaeus).

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Asian Americans

missionaries

pastors

ministers

lay leaders

single

Expertise in...

Ignatian exercises (13th annotation)

Lectio Divina

grief

sexuality

cross-cultural

Kristine Jensen

Goodyear, AZ, United States

I provide Spiritual Direction to those who desire to perceive God’s whisper in their lives after many years of being busy...

About Me

I provide Spiritual Direction to those who desire to perceive God’s whisper in their lives after many years of being busy for Him but perhaps not recognizing Him.

Contact

Phone: 602-510-7225

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church members who have been in the church a long time

missionaries and cross cultural workers living abroad or in the US

Expertise in...

The particular perspectives and experiences of working cross culturally and multi-culturally

with the opportunities for growth it brings

Laurie Jensen

Ames, IA, United States

I am an Iowa farm girl, mother of 3 boys, PE teacher/coach, grandma to seven - and now a Spiritual Director...

About Me

I am an Iowa farm girl, mother of 3 boys, PE teacher/coach, grandma to seven - and now a Spiritual Director! I have a graduate certificate in spiritual formation with the Transforming Community (Northern Seminary) and am a certified spiritual director from the School of Spiritual Direction (Sustainable Faith). I will be certified to accompany the Ignatian Exercises. My husband and I have worked with missionaries for many years in South Asia. I lead retreats for church women and am passionate about the need for a more reflective life in today's frenetic culture. What I love about spiritual direction is the front row seat I get to have in listening to and noticing the Holy Spirit's work in others' lives. I love to accompany those who are just beginning to find their calling before God, as well as those who are further along in their faith journey. I believe that we cannot grow spiritually alone. We each need someone travelling the road beside us, listening to us and then paying attention at the same time to the Holy Spirit and to scriptural guidance. I love to pray with others or just be silent with them in their search for God In Life As It Is.

Contact

Phone: 515-520-1879

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors or church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

students

elderly or aging persons

marginalized

Expertise in...

Ignatian Exercises

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

rule of life

cross-cultural

enneagram

body-spirit

Sarah Jenson

La Mirada, CA, United States

One of my deepest joys is being able to sit with others as they unfold their story and discover how the...

About Me

One of my deepest joys is being able to sit with others as they unfold their story and discover how the Holy Spirit is working, especially in the places where that feels like the furthest truth. This is what I love about direction, to be able to witness how the Spirit moves in an individuals’ life to slowly reveal the deep truth that they are known, seen and loved.

I'm a tender heart desiring to cultivate holistic transformation for the Kingdom. I received an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot Seminary in 2016 and have been giving direction since 2015. I am a Staff Director and Supervisor at the Center for Spiritual Renewal and have experience doing individual and group direction. My background is in social work, foster care, higher ed and am currently pursuing a masters in marriage and family therapy.

Contact

Phone: 509-554-9911

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or phone call

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Men

Leaders

College Age

Expertise in...

Trauma

adoption/foster care issues

integration with inner healing prayer and spiritual warfare

identity formation

Erin Jepson

Cincinnati, OH, United States

I am a graduate of Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio. I see the practice of offering spiritual...

About Me

I am a graduate of Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I see the practice of offering spiritual direction as holding space for you to encounter the God who loves you. Time spent in spiritual direction is a deep breath, a resting place along the journey of life, to be cared for and listened to as you discern where God is already at work in your life. The Holy Spirit is the real director. I am a listener on your behalf and companion as you look for God.

I am available to meet in person and over zoom. I'd love to connect and see if we are a good fit for each other!

Contact

Phone: 5133097811

Website: https://spacemaking.substack.com/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church and ministry leaders

and people who would like support making space in their busy lives to encounter God

Expertise in...

Enneagram

Shannon Jernigan

Birmingham , AL, United States

Shannon is a Spiritual Director who helps others journey into the truths of God, self, relationships, work and the world. She...

About Me

Shannon is a Spiritual Director who helps others journey into the truths of God, self, relationships, work and the world. She is a safe, hospitable host for those processing issues of life and faith.

Shannon helps people cultivate awareness of God’s love and movement while also discovering themes or issues they may need to wrestle with. She is passionate about seeing people released from negative patterns or strongholds and living their best lives relationally, physically, financially and spiritually.

She received her Master’s Certification in Spiritual Direction from Richmont Graduate University. Shannon has studied healing from anger, shame and addiction under Dr. Paul Hegstrom’s Life Skills International and has been trained in Advanced Sozo, a form of healing prayer. She has over a decade of pastoral care counsel experience, serving primarily in her local church and at Christ Health Center. Shannon employs contemplative and interactive tools and engaging exercises to help people find freedom.

Shannon ministers from a Judeo-Christian worldview and gladly welcomes sessions with persons outside of that faith perspective. Her work is grounded in church history, theology, secular counseling technique models, The Holy Scriptures and authentic, personal spirituality.

Shannon has been married to David since 1996 and they have two teenage children who provide her with masters-level training in humility and trust. She is a member of The Evangelical Association of Spiritual Directors and Spiritual Directors International and abides by the code of ethics set forth by EASD. Appointments are available in a private office or via video or phone conferencing.

• Spiritual Direction Master’s Certification Richmont Graduate University
• BA Journalism University of Alabama
• Liberty University, Counsel Training
• Shabar Ministry for the Deeply Abused with Teresa Leibscher
• Advanced Sozo Healing Prayer Training with Dawna Desilvia
• Advanced Spiritual Warfare and Intercessory Training, Pam Hanes Ministries
• Life Skills International, Dr. Paul Hegstrom (emphasis on anger, addiction and shame therapy)
• People Helping People, Life Academy

Contact

Phone: (205) 540-1616

Website: sjernigan.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church leaders

parachurch ministry leaders

married couples

women in crisis

troubled teens

Expertise in...

abuse victims

recovering legalists

shame-based parenting

mind-action connection

healing prayer

Sozo

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

psychology of behavior

recovery

dark night

intentionality

goal setting

parenting issues

Ignatian trained

women and equality

Barbara Jimenez

San Francisco, CA, United States

My favorite image of a spiritual director is that of a midwife: one who listens and tenderly attends to the birthing...

About Me

My favorite image of a spiritual director is that of a midwife: one who listens and tenderly attends to the birthing process of new life that God desires to give each of us. I like to create a safe place for people to connect with God, to grow in intimacy with Jesus, and to be held in the Father’s loving embrace.

Spiritual direction is about prayerful attention. Instead of offering advice or attempting to solve a problem, my role as a spiritual director is to help you notice the movement of God in your life and assist you in perceiving the deep stirrings and longings in your spirit. My ministry is one of listening, with one ear tuned to the Holy Spirit and the other tuned to your story. No agenda. No achievement plan. Just time and place set apart to draw near to the living God. Throughout this process it is the Holy Spirit who is the ultimate director.

Are there things churning inside you that you are not sure how to process? Do you need perspective? Do you desire to see light and to feel hope? If so, it would be an honor to be with you, to pay attention to what God is doing in your life, and to dialogue with you about how you may want to respond to God’s invitations.

I participated in the three-year spiritual direction program at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California, completing it in 2002. I have worked as a spiritual director in para-church as well as church settings, and while living among the poor and marginalized during a long period of inner-city ministry. I have worked in retreat direction and in the training and supervision of spiritual directors. I live in San Francisco with my husband of 30 years and our friendly dog, who accompanies me on many of my favorite walks. We have two adult daughters. Our younger daughter is affected by Down syndrome and a passionate dancer. I enjoy finding God in nature, walking with friends, dance, yoga, reading, traveling, and sharing meals from around the world with friends and family.

Contact

Phone: 415.609.8755

Website: https://www.barbarajimenez.net/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

German

Specialties

Works with...

women

women in leadership

pastors

ministry directors

missionaries

millennials

Expertise in...

Ignatian

contemplative retreats

poor & marginalized

cross-cultural

disability

recovery

spiritual direction supervision

Jason Johnson

Manhattan, KS, United States

Ministry, whether paid or volunteer, presents challenges which can be overwhelming. If a Christian leader does not take special care of...

About Me

Ministry, whether paid or volunteer, presents challenges which can be overwhelming. If a Christian leader does not take special care of their soul, they will likely succumb to the pressures of leadership. They will feel alone, inadequate, down, depressed, isolated or just plain disoriented. Do any of those ideas resonate with you?

My heart is to come alongside those leaders in ministry settings and give them someone safe to listen to their story. So that Jesus will not be someone to work for, but with someone who ministry is done with! I specialize in working with pastors and church leaders who are experiencing difficulty in their ministry. It is a joy to walk with someone as they discover how to discern the movements of the Holy Spirit and identify the seasons of their spiritual growth. I would love to walk with you through your current season of the soul.

I graduated from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO and received an MA in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary in 2011. I’ve been an ordained pastor since 1996 and served in a variety of states and positions (Youth Pastor, Associate, Discipleship and Sr Pastor) within the local church. I am currently a Professor at Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, KS, while continuing in a Doctorate of Ministry program at Denver Seminary.

Contact

Phone: 630-414-7988

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

men

married couples

Expertise in...

Men's Spirituality

Pastoral Leadership

Dark Night

Discernment

Lectio Divina

Christian Maturation

Addiction

Christian Johnson

Riverside, ,

As a Christian and Spiritual Director, I am passionate about living life with God, not just the hard parts, but the...

About Me

As a Christian and Spiritual Director, I am passionate about living life with God, not just the hard parts, but the parts where we sit down and eat breakfast, wash dishes and walk to the mailbox. But yes, also the times when we’re tired, confused, hurt and angry. Living with God is the one most profound thing that we are created to do. But it isn’t always easy to do. This is work that I love: to help Christians understand how they can move from coping in life next to God to living and flourishing with God every day.

I received a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot Seminary at Biola University in 2019. I currently work at the Center for Spiritual Renewal at Biola as a staff Spiritual Director as well as directing for my church and community. I also write liturgy, prayer projects, retreat projects and sabbaticals for my church and community.

The direction space is a is for me a place to learn together how God is working constantly to bring our hearts and minds into communion with him. As a director, I hope to create a space where individuals can bring their true selves, a place of hospitality and truth where we can learn together how to navigate the depths of the human soul, map the locations of hurt and confusion and explore the wonders of an internal landscape crafted by God. Sometimes that work lies in examining personality, sometimes in working through pain, grief, trauma or dryness. Sometimes it is in examining the freedom and joys of how God has created each of us to work for and reflect him. Sometimes it’s in listening to the resonances and resistances that crop up in everyday life. And, always the work is to do as John did after Jesus’ resurrection: pointing and crying out together “Look! There is the Lord!”

I am interested in the use of liturgy and spiritual practices as a way to integrate our lives with the active presence of God. The practices I tend to work with most are: prayer, practicing the presence of God, hospitality, lectio and visio divina, and worship. But really, I believe that almost anything can be used as a spiritual practice, because God it is God’s continual desire for us to be with him and he is wonderfully resourceful in making that happen.

I am also interested in the practice of art as a way to understand both God and ourselves. It seems to me art can help us to articulate and hold pain; it can also help us receive and embrace joy. This is because God is not only good, and true, but beautiful and the appreciation of and creation of beauty can help us draw closer to him, embracing deep truths about what it means to be a human created by God.

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In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

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Works with...

Christians desiring to live with God

Christians desiring to love God

cross-cultural workers

leaders

men

women

Christians working through trauma

Expertise in...

Mind-heart connection

creativity

trauma

grief

healing

enneagram

personality

art

beauty

spiritual practices

ignatian prayer

spiritual warfare

the contemplative life

dark nights

desert times

ordinary life with God.

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