Grafted Life Ministries

Karen Fields

Upland, CA, USA, CA, United States

Karen devotes her energies to the spiritual, as well as leadership, development of Christian disciples, pastors and leaders. She specializes in...

About Me

Karen devotes her energies to the spiritual, as well as leadership, development of Christian disciples, pastors and leaders. She specializes in those who feel "stuck" in their spiritual journey, and who desire to press into a deeper experience of their relationship with Christ. Karen offers a wide variety of spiritual exercises, resources, and spiritual practices to her directees, as well as providing safe, supportive 'spiritual companionship'.

For the last twelve years she has served with Vineyard Missions as part of a team of spiritual directors who minister, both internationally and in the US, through “Leader Care” spiritual formation retreats. She has led retreats all over the world in countries that currently include Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, England, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Nepal, Cambodia and Thailand. Karen is also available to lead local church spiritual formation retreats that emphasize experiences designed to facilitate an intimate friendship with God.

Karen also has significant experience working as a certified life coach, especially with those navigating major life transitions and Christian leaders needing professional coaching as well as personal spiritual direction. She specializes in spiritual discernment processes and accompanying others through The Spiritual Exercises.

"Discernment requires being aware about what is going on in the self ... my history, my present, my memory, my will, my desires, my thoughts, my fantasies, my dreams, my instincts, my reason ...” Our journey toward growing self-awareness is for the purpose of embracing humility: seeing ourselves accurately and accepting ourselves as beloved by God. Experiencing such personal grace is the necessary precursor to extending the kindness and love of God in service to others.

Karen Fields has served as a certified spiritual director and professional life coach for the past twelve years. She pastored with her husband over twenty years, as well as working as a public school teacher for 25 years. Karen received her spiritual director training first with CFDM's L.A. cohort (Christian Formation & Direction Ministries) in 2011, and later continued growing as a spiritual director by earning a Certificate in the Art of Spiritual Direction through the Graduate School of Theology of Redlands, California. Karen has celebrated 43 years of marriage, and is the mother of three adult children and nine adorable grandchildren.

Her private spiritual direction practice is largely online using Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Google Hangout, etc., building relationships with individuals from a variety of cross-cultural backgrounds.

Contact

Phone: (909) 292-7661 (cell/text)

Email: karenofields@gmail.com

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

church leaders

missionaries

and those seriously desiring to deepen their 'apprenticeship' to Jesus

Expertise in...

Cross-cultural direction

Ignatian spirituality & The Spiritual Exercises

Discernment process

Enneagram

Lectio Divina

Examen

imaginative prayer

creativity exercises

and life coaching

Mark Fields

Upland, CA, United States

My commitment to spiritual formation emerged from a period of burnout (circa 2005) when I was simultaneously engaged in extensive international...

About Me

My commitment to spiritual formation emerged from a period of burnout (circa 2005) when I was simultaneously engaged in extensive international travel and cross-cultural ministry as the Missions Director for my denomination while also pursuing a PhD at Fuller. From that painful period came a deep desire to continue engaging with God’s mission in the world while also giving significant attention to my own personal relationship with God. I have led spiritual formation retreats all over the world with pastors and leaders from a variety of cultures. My passion is helping leaders cultivate their own transforming relationship with Jesus as they find new ways to engage with God’s work in the world. Before focusing on missions, I re-planted and pastored a local congregation for more than twenty years.

I have been particularly impacted by the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola as well as Eastern Orthodoxy, and have received extensive graduate training in both areas. I give substantial attention to my own relationship with Jesus including the daily practice of the Jesus Prayer, the prayer of Examen and lectio Divina. I have met monthly with the same spiritual director since 2006, and frequent a Benedictine monastery for regular personal retreats.

I have helped a growing number of churches/groups in a process of communal discernment. I particularly enjoy helping people in transition to discern God’s emerging direction.

We have three grown children (one of whom is adopted) and a bevy of grandchildren. Long ago I was a Navy FMF Corpsman with the USMC.

I trained in spiritual direction at San Francisco Theological Seminary.

Contact

Email: mkfields@me.com

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

missionaries

chaplains

professors or academics

military

veterans

Expertise in...

Discernment (personal and communal)

Ignatian Exercises

Pastors and Leaders

Burnout

Cross-cultural

Eastern Orthodox Spirituality

Jesus Prayer

Transition

Diane Fillmore

La Habra, CA, United States

What has God been doing in your life? What is He doing now? How have you responded to Him in your...

About Me

What has God been doing in your life? What is He doing now? How have you responded to Him in your past? How would you like to respond to Him now? These are some of the many questions we might explore as we seek together to help you grow into the person God created you to be and to explore His purposes for your life. I'm a former hospice chaplain, pastor and life-writing instructor who loves to help people make sense of their past and discover their future, no matter what your current age. I've trained at the Institute for Spiritual Formation in La Mirada CA, hold an M.A. in Religion and Ethics and a second M.A. in Soul Care and Spiritual Formation. I love working with both individuals and groups. I also offer sessions on special topics like "How to Hear God in Nature." You can experience my seminar "How to Spend an Extended Time with God" by emailing me for the YouTube link. I am available for online sessions and love seeing how God can touch people's hearts as effectively through a screen as in person.

Contact

Phone: (562) 383-7657

Email: dianefillmore@gmail.com

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...

females

those with chronic or terminal illness

mid-life or senior adults

cancer patients

Expertise in...

life review

Amy Finn

La Habra Heights, CA, United States

I love meeting with those who are navigating their faith, especially during times of disorientation. This disorientation can come from a...

About Me

I love meeting with those who are navigating their faith, especially during times of disorientation. This disorientation can come from a loss of identity, career transition, the death of a loved one, or shattered dreams. I serve people who need a companion to come alongside them to support, understand, and process feelings as they express their true hearts to God. I encourage people to discover a new sense of wholeness in Christ, even if it feels like pulling a heavy stone up a steep hill.

When there is a crisis, there is often a call for a new way of living. God is the ultimate healer, and spiritual direction is an opportunity to invite Him in openly and honestly. It has been one of the most influential parts of my healing journey.

I graduated with my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary. I offer spiritual direction through my private practice in La Habra Heights, CA, via Zoom or in-person and am also a staff director at Biola University.

Contact

Email: aafinn@yahoo.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

business professionals

young adults

single adults

students

pastor's family

women

Expertise in...

grief and loss

body-spirit connection

life transition

health

loss of purpose/identity

women's spirituality

unforgiveness

Melissa Fischer

Wappingers Falls, NY, United States

I delight in walking alongside others as they seek to discern God’s presence and voice, exploring questions, doubts, desires, dreams, and...

About Me

I delight in walking alongside others as they seek to discern God’s presence and voice, exploring questions, doubts, desires, dreams, and struggles– the stuff of real life, whether in upbeat times or when struggling and feeling spiritually weary. Our meetings include prayer and listening in the context of a three way conversation between the person I am with, me, and God, who is the true director.

I live life with a sense of wonder and a curiosity about God’s ways in the world, desiring to become ever more attentive to his voice. As I meditate on the beauty of God’s work, I search for his “fingerprints” in life and creation that give evidence of his presence when it may not be obvious, and it’s my hope that through meeting with directees and through my artwork others see and appreciate that as well.

I prefer to live on the quieter side of life, often with paintbrush or pen in hand, and I lead “Sketching as Prayer” retreats, when together we search for God’s fingerprints in the world around us and enter into prayer through the pages of our sketchbooks.

I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Animal Science. After marrying, I homeschooled our three children until they went to college, then worked as a professional dog trainer, which gave me many opportunities to connect with people through their relationship with their dogs. I can often be found sketching, hiking with my husband and our dogs, traveling to visit our children and grandchildren, or reading with a mug of tea. A few of my favorite authors are C. S. Lewis, Eugene Peterson, Ruth Haley Barton, and Richard Foster.

Contact

Phone: (845) 392-6924 (cell)

Website: www.theartofprayer.space

Email: melissafischerartist@gmail.com

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...

Everyone

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Creativity

Art

Contemplative Spiritual Direction

Sketching as Prayer Retreats

Jill Fisk

Webster Groves, MO, United States

It is my joy to hold space for women who seek to discover God through whole-person spirituality (body, mind, spirit). I...

About Me

It is my joy to hold space for women who seek to discover God through whole-person spirituality (body, mind, spirit). I completed a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Aquinas Institute of Theology in 2013 and a Master in Ministry and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2020. In addition to meeting with directees, I serve Catholic healthcare as a Mission & Formation leader. I have extensive background as a Christ-centered yoga teacher trainer and am available for leading retreats or speaking engagements. I meet with individuals or groups in person in the St. Louis area or virtually. New directees are most welcome.

Contact

Phone: 314-973-2688

Email: jillefisk@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

ministry leaders in or outside the church

those seeking holistic approaches to spiritual direction

Expertise in...

yoga

breathwork

meditation

retreat leading

Cristina Flippen

Fort Collins, CO, United States

Cristina finds purpose accompanying people seeking to experience God in the particularities of their life. She calls it a sacred work...

About Me

Cristina finds purpose accompanying people seeking to experience God in the particularities of their life. She calls it a sacred work for people to discover that God is always creating and forming us to better understand ourselves and God. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing, primarily working in women’s health for 39 years. Her certificate in Narrative Focused Trauma Care from the Allender Center equipped her to lead support groups and provide storywork coaching for women who have had a history of adverse childhood experiences, and she also participated in outreach to women in the sex industry in Northern Colorado. She trained as both a Spiritual Director and Ignatian Exercises Director with Sustainable Faith.

Contact

Website: https://crfspiritualdirection.com/

Email: crisflippen@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email : crisflippen@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women with history of adverse childhood experiences; physical

emotional

sexual

spiritual abuse and trauma.

Expertise in...

Women's spiritual growth

Lectio Divina

Spiritual practices; Examen

Centering prayer

Ignatian Spirituality

Enneagram

processing trauma

adverse childhood trauma

physical

sexual

emotional abuse

Jacqueline Floyd

Wichita, KS, United States

I get to serve and live out my passion and calling at Whispering Meadows Retreat, the ideal place to find sanctuary...

About Me

I get to serve and live out my passion and calling at Whispering Meadows Retreat, the ideal place to find sanctuary, solitude and support. I count it a blessing to journey with and hold space for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God.
I received my certificate from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, I hold a bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry, and Business Administration. I am also available as a conference speaker and retreat leader/facilitator.
I am married 34 years this April to my wonderful husband Tarrance C. Floyd- Pastor and we have two amazing adult children and four delightful grandchildren. We have loved and served together for 22 years this May at the Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas. I have been blessed to serve in various roles, Director of Ministries, women's ministry, children and youth ministries and many others at Mt. Gilead. One of my great joys has been leading Mt. Gilead and other volunteers from around the city to provide a summer music camp to the youth of our community that exposed them to the arts as well as the love of Jesus.

Contact

Phone: 316-435-8855

Website: www.whisperingmeadowsretreat.com

Email: jacqueline@whisperingmeadowsretreat.com

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...

My ministry is to women

emphasis on Pastor's wives

church leadership small groups

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

Lectio Divina

rule of life

spiritual disciplines

Dwight Fox

Waxhaw, NC, USA, NC, United States

I believe it to be a great privilege and a sacred calling to be invited to accompany another on his or...

About Me

I believe it to be a great privilege and a sacred calling to be invited to accompany another on his or her spiritual journey. My passion is for believers to grow in Christ, listening and looking for, hearing and seeing, and responding to the movement of the Holy Spirit. I enjoy reading, intimate conversation, and hiking, where I can experience the wonder of God’s creation in various landscapes and am particularly able to discern His voice.

Contact

Email: dfox5352@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Eunora Fralich

Grants Pass, OR, United States

I am so grateful for the oppoirtunity to come alongside others, helping them to place their hand in the hand of...

About Me

I am so grateful for the oppoirtunity to come alongside others, helping them to place their hand in the hand of God, that they may taste and see that He is good. Psalm 34:8

Life is filled with calm seas and storms, hills as well as valleys. It an honor and privilege to be a trusted companion who walks alongside others in their journeys, helping them to discern God’s Presence in the midst of their everyday situations.

Through a variety of prayer practices rooted in Scripture and centered around Jesus Christ, we learn to discern the voice of God and experience His great love. Together we look for Him and explore the invitations God extends in all of Iife’s experiences. With the belief that God is in all things, we seek to find Him, to savor His celebrations, as well as receive the comfort he generously offers.

I received my certificate in Spiritual Direction from Healing Care Ministries. I offer individual sessions both in-person as well as virtually. I also lead spiritual direction small groups, and contemplative prayer retreats.

You can find me on Instagram at eunora_fralichsd

Contact

Email: Eunorafralichsd@gmail.com

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...

Individually with women who desire to grow in their relationship with God

men and women on day retreats

women on weekend prayer retreats.

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

inner healing

Examen

Deanna Frank

Camp Verde, AZ, AZ, United States

I received my M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, including 3 semesters of spiritual direction training, from Talbot School of...

About Me

I received my M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, including 3 semesters of spiritual direction training, from Talbot School of Theology. I have done individual and group direction with college and seminary students as well as with church members and those in ministry. Having been a part of churches from several different denominations and also having lived in Japan for 11 years, I am comfortable working with people from a variety of cultures and Christian backgrounds.

Contact

Phone: (559) 474-9773

Email: deanna.s.frank@biola.edu

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

Cross-cultural

third culture

Robin Fraser

Twin Cities, MN, USA, MN, United States

Finding myself in a place of desiring more with God and experiencing small group and individual spiritual direction, my explorations of...

About Me

Finding myself in a place of desiring more with God and experiencing small group and individual spiritual direction, my explorations of the Holy widened and deepened. I learned to come as myself and wonder with God, listen and reflect in a setting that spoke to my soul.

The journey of coming along-side others in their connection or lack of with God; paying attention to the life of God within each individual; offering moments to pause and let one’s story unfold is sacred, dear space.

Eugene Peterson shares that “It is easier to find guides, someone to tell you what to do, than someone to be with you in a discerning, prayerful companionship as you work it out yourself. This is what spiritual direction is.” I agree and am blessed to be a part of the ministry of spiritual direction.

Sitting with directees of all ages - youth to young adults to the well seasoned; all vocations - ministry, corporate, education, homemakers, parents, grandparents - draws me into the variety of stages and roles we hold in life. I welcome you to come and be just who you are - nothing more, nothing less - giving time and space to wonder about it all.

Come. Sit. Be with your true self. Witness the Holy within ~

Robin is a spiritual director and educator. She is a graduate from Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, currently in the role of coordinator for their spiritual direction training program. She is also trained in the Enneagram through a variety of programs and leads spiritual formation and contemplative retreats.

Robin sees clients in-person and online.

Contact

Phone: (763) 227-6700

Email: rfraserthree@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email or Phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Colette Freeman

Springfield, MO, United States

I love to help others focus on knowing God. Sometimes it is hard, in the midst of life circumstances, to keep...

About Me

I love to help others focus on knowing God. Sometimes it is hard, in the midst of life circumstances, to keep connected to God the Father, to walk with Jesus or to hear the Holy Spirit's whisper. Let's seek that together!

I'm particularly passionate about spiritual direction because this is what God made me for and love partnering with God on behalf of another. I have seen people moving forward in places they were stuck, beginning to feel loved by God when they didn’t think they’d ever feel it and gaining new insight into themselves and how God wants them to grow and transform.

Contact

Phone: 417-879-4017

Website: colette.dialogandresolve.com

Email: colette@dialogandresolve.com

Prefer Contact By: Email or phone (leave a message!)

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

All

Heather Freeman

Fullerton, CA, United States

"It's empty in the valley of your heart. The sun, it rises slowly as you walk away from all the fears...

About Me

"It's empty in the valley of your heart. The sun, it rises slowly as you walk away from all the fears and all the faults you've left behind... So come out of your cave walking on your hands and see the world hanging upside down. You can understand dependence when you know the maker's land"
Lyrics to "The Cave" ~ Mumford & Sons

Sometimes in life, we do feel like we are in a strange cave. We find ourselves in dim lighting or complete darkness, fearful or confused, stuck, angry, weary, sometimes on the verge of despair, sometimes hanging on to our faith. Other times in life, we don’t feel like we are in a dark cave per se, but we feel internally compartmentalized, distant from God, or unexplainably yearning for more. Spiritual direction is like having a companion armed with a small, lit candle, offering encouragement, perspective, prayer, listening, and advocacy.

It’s my honor to sit with you wherever you find yourself, to listen to your story and help discern where God has been and what he might be doing now. I will offer non-judgmental listening and empathy, and a space to really open the things of the heart to another person and ultimately to God.

I have weathered a lot of life with the Lord. I can attest to his goodness, his power and his faithfulness to our continual transformation. My passion in the areas of theology, psychology and art are integrated in my style of direction. I utilize a unique prayer garden in my direction when needed.

Something personal about me: I love sitting around a table, in the presence of loved ones, with good food and drink, laughing hard and sharing stories that shore up our faith. I enjoy reading, writing, quiet paddle boarding, loud music concerts, and people… I love people.

–M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care | Talbot School of Theology
–Long history of working in ministry, working with pastors, and understanding the unique challenges of the ministry world
–Staff Spiritual Director at Biola University
–Married for 25 years with two young-adult children

Contact

Email: heather.noel.freeman@gmail.com

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

church leaders

college students

women

men

Expertise in...

Expert is a strong word but my areas of interest and study include:

Lectio Divina

trauma

creativity

art

sexuality

body-spirit connection

Enneagram

recovery

ministry burn-out

spiritual abuse

"ministry loneliness"

dark night

Chris Freet

Lancaster, PA, United States

Chris has served in various ministry roles for over 20 years. He has been on his own journey with spiritual direction...

About Me

Chris has served in various ministry roles for over 20 years. He has been on his own journey with spiritual direction and contemplative Christian practices for a number of years. After experiencing his own Dark Night during an extremely difficult ministry season, connecting with a spiritual director and the contemplative Christian practices were restorative to his life and soul, deepening his own faith. This has led to a new passion for Chris, he desires to hold space for others to engage with God through spiritual direction.

Chris has received training/education from the following schools:

Listening People to Life, Spiritual Direction Certificate
Kairos University (2024)

Doctor of Ministry
Missio Seminary (2020)

M.A.R. (Global and Contextual Studies)
Evangelical Seminary (2014)

M.A.R. (New Testament Studies)
Evangelical Seminary (2007)

Contact

Phone: (717) 847-2200 (cell)

Email: cjfreet@aol.com

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...

Pastors/Ministers

Leaders

Men

Women

Shanna French

Cypress, TX, USA, TX, United States

As Shanna abides in Christ in Cypress, TX, Jesus invites her to create spaces for others that extend, invite and encourage...

About Me

As Shanna abides in Christ in Cypress, TX, Jesus invites her to create spaces for others that extend, invite and encourage life in His freedom and love.

-A space to grown in a meaningful relationship with Christ
-A space to be present without judgement
-An unhurried and uncluttered gracious space
-A space to become more aware of the presence and truths of God
-A space to explore and be who God created us to be
-A space that cultivates whole wellness - soul, mind, body and in community

For the past 20 years, God has taught Shanna step-by-step what it means to abide in Him, and has healed her physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually layer by layer as they walk together side by side. Within these 20 years, she has been married to her best friend Jason, and have been graced to homeschool their three sons. She has also been able to walk with others in their spiritual and healing journeys through children, youth and family ministries, discipleship, re:generation 12-step recovery ministry, spiritual direction and Biblical counseling, teaching, coaching and helps lead retreats and soul care through Incarnational Wellness.

God has created a love and passion in Shanna for abiding in Jesus, studying His word and sharing His great love and freedom with others. She also enjoys reading, writing, and spending time in nature and in community. A love for the arts as they speak volumes to her soul. “Jesus is my greatest love and my reason for all I do.”

Contact

Phone: 281-740-9553

Website: https://www.anabidinglife.com/

Email: anabidinglife@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Families

youth

students

women

recovery

leaders

volunteers

Expertise in...

recovery ministry

counseling

coaching

trauma

nervous system/brain health

testimonies

spiritual practices

rule of life

arts/creativity

nature

Staci Frey

Budapest, , Hungary

As God's beloved, we are indwelled by the living and powerful Spirit. I view spiritual direction as a time and space...

About Me

As God's beloved, we are indwelled by the living and powerful Spirit. I view spiritual direction as a time and space set aside to pay closer attention to this life within us - to co-listen for the divine yearnings so that we can more openly receive the life God has given us and to more freely release that life to those we are in relationship with.

My spiritual direction certificate is from Truett Seminary and I also received training through the School of Spiritual Direction led by Larry Crabb. I currently live in Budapest, Hungary and primarily serve global workers and missionaries.

Contact

Phone: 512-744-7184 (U.S. cell & Whatsapp)

Website: www.meintl.org/frey-bio

Email: staci@meintl.org

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...

global workers

missionaries

Expertise in...

cross-cultural living

grief and loss

transition

lectio divina

Eldon Fry

Carlisle, PA, United States

Eldon grew up in a very rural setting of the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho but has spent most of his ministry...

About Me

Eldon grew up in a very rural setting of the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho but has spent most of his ministry in university and college contexts. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Kansas State University and Graduate Theological Foundation (D.Min.) and attended Penn State University. He is ordained in The Wesleyan Church but has served most of his life in interdenominational contexts including Manager of Pastoral Care at Focus on the Family. Eldon is a published author,(Growing Up Idaho and Spiritual Formation: Attention Along the Way) and founded two organizations, The Encouragement Center in Colorado and Open Hands (non-profit) in Pennsylvania. He pastored three congregations that experienced significant growth and served as College Chaplain at Messiah College, College Pastor and Dean of Chapel at Bethel University and then returned to Messiah University as College Pastor and successfully served as a consultant for two significant churches in difficulty. He has taught Christian Spirituality as an adjunct at Messiah University. Eldon taught Spiritual Formation and Counseling in the graduate counseling program at Messiah University and designed a Christian Spiritual Formation model for the university. He received training in spiritual formation and spiritual direction from Kairos Center for Spiritual Formation and Shalem in the D.C. area and has led Sabbath Space for Kairos as an adjunct faculty mentor for a nine-month cohort and served three times as an adjunct at Fresno Pacific University and Seminary. He continues to offer A Day Away, a retreat of silence and solitude for those seeking renewal and teaches and provides supervision for Spiritual Directors. He has been a resource person for a variety of retreats, pastoral teams, conferences, consulting, coaching and as adjunct at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and mentor of seminary students from four graduate programs.

Eldon and Ginger have been married for over 58 years. They have two children and six grandchildren with whom they have great fun. Six years ago they moved to a cabin on two acres of white oak trees near Mt. Holly Springs. Eldon retired from Messiah College June 1, 2014 and currently provides spiritual direction and faith coaching for pastors and leaders of fourteen denominations as well as leading retreats and teaching as an adjunct. He recently served as a part time transitional lead pastor focusing on forgiveness and leadership for Daybreak Church and has completed two stints as an interim in Brethren In Christ churches and one Baptist church. His books Growing Up Idaho and more recently Spiritual Formation: Attention Along the Way have been published and are available at Openhandsministries.org or Amazon.
Contact info: eldonefry@gmail.com Phone 717-385-3980
Office and Mailing address: 25 White Oak Drive in Carlisle, PA 17015

Contact

Phone: 717-385-3980

Website: www.openhandsministries.org

Email: eldonefry@gmail.com

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 church leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Enneagram

men's spirituality

trauma and grief

heather gallagher

Devon, PA, USA, PA, United States

An Invitation to Soul Care You’re invited into a space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and tend to what...

About Me

An Invitation to Soul Care
You’re invited into a space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and tend to what lies beneath the surface. As a spiritual companion, I’m not here to provide answers, but to walk with you—to listen with care, to notice gently, and to hold space for whatever you’re carrying.
I prefer the title spiritual companion rather than spiritual director, because I don’t “direct” anything—my role is simply to help you pay attention to how God is present in your life.
Whether you're feeling clear or confused, close to God or far away, grounded or restless—this is a place where you can show up just as you are. You are not alone.
In our time together, we’ll create space for quiet, for reflection, and for paying attention to how God might be moving in your life. I may offer gentle questions or invite moments of silence—simple practices that help you notice what’s stirring in your heart and soul. I trust that God is already at work in your life, and together we listen for how the Spirit might be inviting you to deeper connection, healing, or clarity.
If it is helpful, we can also explore the Enneagram as a tool for spiritual growth. I find it to be a meaningful way to better understand how we relate to God, ourselves, and others—and how we can move toward greater freedom and love in Christ.
This is what spiritual direction is about: a quiet, spacious place to rest, reflect, and be seen. A place where your soul can breathe.
I was trained through Sustainable Faith and offer both individual and group spiritual direction, as well as silent retreat days. It is a deep joy for me to walk with others on this journey. If you are sensing an invitation to this, I’d be honored to accompany you.

Contact

Phone: 6104163607

Email: heatherkevin@comcast.net

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/church leaders

persons with medical and emotional fragility

Expertise in...

ignatian

trauma

grief

sexuality

enneagram

Lesa Gardner

Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area, KS, USA, KS, United States

Having initially sought Spiritual Direction for a specific season of my life, it has become a life-giving, regular spiritual practice. The...

About Me

Having initially sought Spiritual Direction for a specific season of my life, it has become a life-giving, regular spiritual practice. The benefits I have received are something I joyfully extend to others. They include: being listened to non-judgmentally and attentively, acknowledging questions and disturbances, new awareness of God’s presence and workings in both ordinary and extra-ordinary circumstances, discernment of how to respond to Him, a more personal relationship with God in Christ, help moving from unhealthy patterns, and stamina to walk through dryness or stagnation.

I have been a student of the Bible my whole life. Adding contemplative practices such as Spiritual Direction to that study has made it more personal and practical. I have been drawn more deeply into a relationship with Christ and all the expressions of that love with others.

Having served on the staff of our church for 20 years, God has given me understanding and empathy for the particular loneliness and pressures of spiritual leaders.

Having a safe person where you can be known is wholesome. To have a well-trained witness of your spiritual journey, who can help you recognize where God is at work is life-giving.

God has called me to that kind of hospitality. Praise be to God!

BS from Friends University
Spiritual Direction, 2 Year Program, Sustainable Faith

Contact

Phone: 316-253-5499

Email: Lesagard@aol.com

Prefer Contact By: Any

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church leaders

students

ministers

family of ministers

terminally ill

marginalized

caregivers

women

Expertise in...

Women’s spirituality

creativity

art

grief

dark night

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