Ruben Ortiz

Deltona, FL, United States

Rev. Ruben Ortiz, a native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, served as Senior Pastor of First Hispanic Baptist Church of Deltona...

About Me

Rev. Ruben Ortiz, a native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, served as Senior Pastor of First Hispanic Baptist Church of Deltona, FL for 16 years. With studies in Arts, Communications, Theology and Spiritual Formation/Direction, in Cuba, Quito, Ecuador and US, his passion is Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction. Ruben is the Latino Field Coordinator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship a vibrant denomi-network of more than 1,800 churches in the US. Rubén is engaged in contemplative prayer and spiritual practice for more than 15 years. He completes Two Year Program of the Academy for Spiritual Formation and Three Years training at AUDIRE, The Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction, Inc. Rubén is part of the Academy Forum, the Spiritual Directors International and the Advisory Board of the Academy for Spiritual Formation. Ruben is married to Xiomara Reboyras, ordained minister and they are the parents of two amazing teenagers: Natalia Sofia and Daniel Andres.

Contact

Phone: 3868482182

Website: rubenortiz.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Immigrants

Missionaries

Pastor's Family

Business Professionals

Muti-cultural environment

Latinex.

Expertise in...

Contemplative-Evocative

Art

Music

Cross-cultural

Ecumenical

Creativity

Labyrinth

Men's Spirituality

Sexuality

Life Coach

Lectio/Visio Divina

Journaling.

Donna Ostrom

La Mirada, CA, United States

My training was through the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology and graduated with my M.A. in Spiritual...

About Me

My training was through the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology and graduated with my M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care in May 2009. During that time I participated in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Program (Nineteenth annotation) at the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange, California.

Meeting with my own spiritual director while attending Biola was a valuable avenue for me draw closer to the Lord and see what he was doing in ways I would not have otherwise noticed. I thoroughly enjoy providing a space for others who may be able to benefit in that same way and experience a deeper awareness of God’s presence and how he is uniquely working in their lives. My training has increased my ability to discern the Holy Spirit’s leading and how he may be drawing a person into a more intimate relationship with God. My direction experience over the years has been with adults, young adults, teenagers and seminary students.

I have a bachelors and masters in elementary education. My most rewarding experiences include: working as a mentor at Orange County Juvenile Hall, serving as a steward for the Billy Graham Association’s pastors conference in Amsterdam in 2001, and have gone on several mission trips to Mexico, Ukraine and Moscow.

I am very passionate about designing personalized retreats.

After 17 years in California, I moved to the Cleveland Ohio area in 2012. I love running, biking, golfing, traveling, and hiking, whether it is in the mountains or by the beach.

Contact

Phone: 949-697-4306

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Ron Ottenad

Long Beach, CA, United States

It is a privilege to sit in a direction room with others, discovering with them what God is speaking and discerning...

About Me

It is a privilege to sit in a direction room with others, discovering with them what God is speaking and discerning together how they are responding to His voice. My greatest passion is seeing people discover the easy yoke and the abundant life that is available through Christ.

I received my training in Spiritual Direction as well as an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology. I also have a MA in Organizational Leadership.

I served for 21 years as a Pastor at a large church in Long Beach, CA. This experience gives me a unique vantage point in listening to pastors. Currently, I’m an Adjunct Faculty member at Biola University and a Staff Spiritual Director at the Institute for Spiritual Formation.

I have been married to my beautiful wife for 30 years. We have two children, one who recently graduated with his MA and one who is a senior in college.

I am available for individual direction, group direction, and retreats. I am equally comfortable working with men or women (a byproduct of growing up surrounded by aunts, grandmas, my mother and all girl cousins).

Contact

Phone: 562-884-9868

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Donna Otto

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Spiritual Director, Writer, Speaker, Retreat Leader. Donna is a warm woman of faith and accomplishment. Co-founder of Spiritual Formation of AZ...

About Me

Spiritual Director, Writer, Speaker, Retreat Leader. Donna is a warm woman of faith and accomplishment. Co-founder of Spiritual Formation of AZ. and former Board Member of Phoenix Seminary. She is the host of the Quiet House in Scottsdale, which is available for private retreats. Donna connects with and encourages women of all ages in their spiritual life. Donna resides in Scottsdale.

Contact

Phone: 480-991-7464

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English only

Specialties

Works with...

My practice is dedicated to women.

Expertise in...

Benedictine

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

life coach

Myers Briggs

rule of life

Tara Owens

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

I discerned the call to spiritual direction while completing my Masters of Theological Studies in Spiritual Formation at Tyndale Seminary in...

About Me

I discerned the call to spiritual direction while completing my Masters of Theological Studies in Spiritual Formation at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto. Like many spiritual directors, I was captured by the incredible privilege it is to companion someone as they discern the voice of the loving Creator in their lives.

I have the honor of holding the title of CSD (Certified Spiritual Director) through CCPC Global for more than 10 years, alongside the title of CSDS (Certified Spiritual Director Supervision) through the same organization.

In recent years, I have also been given the privilege and grace of accompanying other directors as a supervisor, and as the founder of a relational training program in spiritual direction called the Anam Cara Apprenticeship. In addition to my journey as a spiritual director and supervisor, I am blessed to marry my love for spiritual formation with my love for the written word as the author of two published books, Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh & Bone (IVP, 2015) and At Play In God's Creation: A Contemplative Coloring Book (Franciscan, 2017). The desire to step in closer to God, whether you are someone hoping to understand the spiritual longings in your own life, someone hoping to make sense of a period of darkness, someone going through spiritual transition, or simply someone wanting to go deeper with Christ takes an incredible amount of courage. If you'd like to learn more about me and who I am as a director, please visit me at www.anamcara.com. I would love to connect with you.

Contact

Phone: 719-233-5568 (cell)

Website: www.anamcara.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Any way you'd like!

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

millennials

nones

military

chronic illness

lay people

everyone longing for God

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

sexuality

body-spirit connection

Enneagram

dying and grieving

art

writers and writing

dark night of the soul

spiritual disciplines

hitting the wall

Rachel A. Parsons, MA

Lakewood, CO, United States

As part of a lifelong captivation with the infinity and mystery of the Trinity, the Father gently led me to discern...

About Me

As part of a lifelong captivation with the infinity and mystery of the Trinity, the Father gently led me to discern an ardent calling to the ministry of spiritual direction. It is my delight to provide a space within which the spiritually curious may openly, honestly, and safely explore, process, and deepen all parts of their walk with God and ultimately become more of their essential selves. As a spiritual director I have had the honor of traveling with directees into the darkest places of spiritual journey as well as joining in celebration of their greatest joys. In my practice I make a particular effort to incorporate the body as an essential part of Christian development. I also prayerfully create an aesthetically hospitable space to encourage authentic reflection and communion with the Trinity. I have office locations in Golden, Denver, and Aurora, and I am also happy to meet over video chat or the telephone. Outdoor sessions that involve short countryside walks are available upon request.

I received my Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary and my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I have also received training in Bethel Sozo, the Immanuel Approach, and HeartSync, an imagination-based meditation method for offering healing in issues of self-disintegration.

In tandem with my practice as a spiritual director I also lead hands-on workshops for church groups on the theology of human physicality, and I teach group and individual devotional ecstatic dance. I produce written and video theological/spiritual content through my website at www.fratresdei.com, and I have had poetry published in "Listen: A Seekers Resource for Spiritual Direction." For information about workshops and ecstatic dance please visit www.fratresdei.com.

It would be my sincere pleasure to journey with you as we seek ever-growing understanding and intimacy with our measureless Creator.

Contact

Phone: (720) 534-9491

Website: https://www.fratresdei.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

ministry leaders

non-Christians

laypeople

missionaries

couples

adults

young adults

teenagers

Expertise in...

imagination-based meditation

issues of anger with God or misotheism

worshipful or ecstatic dance/movement

self-integration

body-spirit connection

fellowship with Creation

creativity

sexuality

dark night

workshops

Elizabeth Payne

Moses Lake, WA, United States

I received my training at Talbot School of Theology in their Institute of Spiritual Formation program. My name is Elizabeth Payne...

About Me

I received my training at Talbot School of Theology in their Institute of Spiritual Formation program. My name is Elizabeth Payne. I have been involved in Youth Ministry both in the United States and in Ecuador. It is my desire to do ministry from a posture of abiding IN CHRIST and remembering that apart from Him I can do nothing (Jn. 15). I have lived overseas for 2/3 of my life, first as a Third Culture Kid/Missionary Kid, and then as an adult serving the Lord with my husband and children in Ecuador. I care deeply that the souls of those in ministry are nurtured and cared for.

I have been married for 28 years. I am the mother of 4 adult children, and two in-law children. God has graced me with a wide-range of life experiences and passages, the most recent one being 'the empty nest.' I desire to steward these for His glory.

I currently reside in Ecuador with my husband. I am teaching spiritual formation to undergrad students in a semester abroad program. I also give spiritual direction to adults and students in Ecuador.

Contact

Phone: 805-433-5680

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Expertise in...

cross cultural

third-culture

Suzana Payne

Glendora, CA, United States

How are we to navigate in this world unless we walk together. The story of the Emmaus walk, where two deeply...

About Me

How are we to navigate in this world unless we walk together. The story of the Emmaus walk, where two deeply troubled friends walked together without answers exemplifies what I believe spiritual direction to be. It took a while for Jesus to reveal Himself to them and then just as suddenly the two were alone again - with each other.

I don’t presume to have answers to life’s questions but I do want to walk along the way with others as they discover their own questions and sometimes the answers. I consider this “alongside ministry” a deep joy and privilege and am continually learning ways to help others go deeper in knowing God.

I received my direction training in Los Angeles through CFDM in 2011-2012 and I’ve been walking with new spiritual friends ever since. Currently I work at Frontier Ventures (formerly known as the US Center for World Mission, in Pasadena) and though I do minister to women from all life’s chapters outside of my work life, I have gained a particular heart for missionaries starting or ending their ministry on the field.

In monthly sessions, I may suggest the use of the arts, Lectio Divina, various forms of prayer, poetry, and other creative ways to hear from God. Above all, I listen and I care for souls.

I would enjoy talking to you as you make your decision about spiritual direction so please feel free to contact me at the email below.

Grace to it…

Contact

Phone: https://www.graftedlife.org/spiritual-direction/find-a-spiritual-director

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...

Women

Young Adults

Missionaries

Groups

Expertise in...

Creative Arts

Dark Night

Imaginative Prayer

Lectio Divina

Nancy Peckham

Anaheim, CA, United States

I received my training in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, a part of the Talbot School of Theology...

About Me

I received my training in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, a part of the Talbot School of Theology. I graduated in May 2012. I participated in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises as a directee and God used them to impact my inner being.

A special area of interest for me is working with missionaries, both long-term and short-term, having served overseas myself for over 25 years.

Contact

Phone: 714-542-5541

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email, telephone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Bahasa Indonesia

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

Women

University Students

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

trauma or grief

cross-cultural

Kimberly Pelletier

Wheaton, IL, United States

I create space for authentic connection with God and self, co-host the Ask a Spiritual Director podcast, speak, and write. I...

About Me

I create space for authentic connection with God and self, co-host the Ask a Spiritual Director podcast, speak, and write. I am passionate about staying with those in places of transition, grief, confusion, and growth as they search for God’s presence in their life. Through my own story of loss, betrayal, and abuse I have met God in loving and transformational ways and now experience all of life as an invitation to transformation. You can find my writing featured in Christianity Today, Smallgroups.com, The Redbud Post, The Mudroom, Herald Press, and I am a contributor to Finding God, a Loyola Press newsletter. Outside of all this, you might find me reading a good book, wondering how life produces so much laundry, or tending to chickens in my backyard with my husband and three kids.

Contact

Phone: 815-483-3970

Website: kimberlypenrodpelletier.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...

anyone.

Expertise in...

Trauma survivors

grief and loss

embodied spirituality

enneagram

life transition

creative prayer

spiritual practice

solitude retreats

connecting with nature

labyrinth walking

imaginative prayer

gospel contemplation

lectio divina

visio divina

meditation

mindfulness

Tammy Pressley

Winfield, IL, United States

At the very heart of spiritual direction is soul care, from one Christ-Follower to another, for the purpose of examining, strengthening...

About Me

At the very heart of spiritual direction is soul care, from one Christ-Follower to another, for the purpose of examining, strengthening and making more intimate one's relationship with God. The Spiritual Director, through the practice of holy listening, helps the Directee to pay attention to and discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in his/her daily life. The Director and Directee meet together in the presence of God, with the session being led by the Holy Spirit of God. As the companionship unfolds, the Director encourages and emboldens, invites and inquires rather than prescribes or gives advice. It is a time for the Directee to be fully heard, fully accepted, and fully loved. The primary goal of spiritual direction is growth. Growth in surrender; growth in awareness; growth in trust; growth in one's sense of belovedness; growth in love of the Lord; growth in Christ-likeness and overall growth in spiritual and emotional maturity. In spiritual direction, we seek to bring who and where we really are into the light of God's love, mercy and grace to enable us to grow up into the fullness of the life, freedom, grace and Kingdom-usefulness Christ longs for us to have. Spiritual Direction is not discipleship, although elements of this will at times be present. It is also not instruction, counseling, therapy or problem-solving per se. The goal is to grow closer to the Lord. Joining with another into the sacred places of the soul, being trusted with one's heart, one's secret longings, one's intimate struggles and spiritual victories are a privilege that warrants great care and humility. I commit myself, to the very best of my ability, to both. As Christians, we are all on a journey, a journey meant to be lived out in authentic, accountable community. Spiritual Direction is just one tool, albeit an important one, in support of that journey. I look forward to companioning with you. May God bless you with what we all need most- more and more and more and more of Him.

I have an Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Moody Bible Institute. I also studied Old Testament for one year at Wheaton College. In addition, I hold a Master of Business Degree from Benedictine University and have been a healthcare professional for 30 years. I currently hold a leadership position within Community and Government Affairs at a large health system in Chicago.

Contact

Phone: 630-667-5216

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English only

Specialties

Works with...

Men and Women of all ages

Expertise in...

Recovery

Lectio Divina

spiritual practices

rule of life

overall spiritual formation

Anthony Price

Gawler, SA, Australia

My involvement as a participant and a Director in Spiritual Direction ministry brings joy and peace to my heart as God's...

About Me

My involvement as a participant and a Director in Spiritual Direction ministry brings joy and peace to my heart as God's presence and power is at work through this humble ministry. I'm currently the Associate Pastor of Gawler Lutheran Church, South Australia. As part of my ministry I run a spiritual direction and retreat ministry called Three Rivers Retreats. The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises have been influential on my own Christian walk and prayer life with God. They also have been influential on my spiritual direction formation with completing a Masters of Arts in Spiritual Direction in 2013 through the University of Divinity and in 2014 with the Arrupe Program becoming an Ignatian Companion. Since this formation various people have been seeing me for spiritual direction and I've been an ESDA Spiritual Director member since 2016. At the end of 2016 I completed some ecumenical spiritual direction formation with Tabor College, Adelaide, South Australia and affirmed as a Spiritual Director member of the Ecumenical Spiritual Director's Association since 2017. I am currently open to receiving new people for spiritual direction. I also offer Spiritual Direction through Retreats in Daily Life. My training, experience and interest also involve adapting and giving the Ignatian Exercises to those involved in Lutheran and Protestant traditions. As a pastor I also have a passion for outreach and the Missional Church movement.

Contact

Website: www.revanthonyprice.wordpress.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...

anyone interested in spiritual direction

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and adapting them for Protestants

Alfred Quah

Singapore, , Singapore

Alfred works as a full-time ecumenical spiritual director and pastoral counsellor in private practice. He is a member of Spiritual Director...

About Me

Alfred works as a full-time ecumenical spiritual director and pastoral counsellor in private practice. He is a member of Spiritual Director International as well as Life Direction Singapore and subscribes to their ethical standards and practices.
He is the director of One Path ministry (www.one-path.com). He conducts workshops and retreats both locally as well as overseas.
Alfred holds a Bachelor Degree in Theology (Trinity Theological College, Singapore) and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling (Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA). He has undergone a two year Formation Program for Spiritual Director with Life Direction Singapore. He has worked in various capacities in different Churches and Christian organizations for more than 26 years.
Alfred is married to Helen, his wife of 27 years, and they have two daughters, Rachel and Sarah. He enjoys nature walk, photography, art, reading and travelling.

Contact

Phone: 65-96934934

Website: www.one-path.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Mandarin

Specialties

Works with...

Spiritual Seekers

Expertise in...

Contemplative Spirituality

Pastoral Issues

Creativity

Myers-Briggs

Linda Rankin

San Diego, CA, United States

Contemplative Life is one rooted in the practices of silence, stillness, and solitude. It is through these practices that I believe...

About Me

Contemplative Life is one rooted in the practices of silence, stillness, and solitude. It is through these practices that I believe we are able to live and serve from a place of overflow, honoring the way that Jesus taught us through his life and ministry. Our time together will include silence. Understanding that human complexity and the busyness of our world sometimes can make this practice difficult to learn, we will also be sharing thoughts, desires, and prayers–honoring the beauty of Semi-Silent space!

Linda is a licensed minister who has been in full time ministry at the local church level for 12 years. She currently serves as the Care and Prayer Pastor at EastLake Church in San Diego and sits on their leadership team. Outside of work she enjoys time with her family, pets, and any activity involving the ocean. She has been trained in contemplative spiritual direction through Selah’s two year program.

Linda offers contemplative spiritual direction with an awareness of the body and trauma. Somatic Experiencing is a modality that helps work with the stuck energy of trauma in the body in a way that is supported and titrated in order to not retraumatize the individual. Linda is currently in a three year program as an Intermediate student of SE ™

Contact

Phone: (619)213-3610

Website: semisilent.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: lrankin@semisilent.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

ministry leaders

spiritual directors

contempatives

those who currently are in therapy for mental health issues

Expertise in...

trauma

body-spriit connection

anxiety

depression

contemplative practices

Adam Rechenmacher

Vancouver, WA, United States

Adam is the founder of Presently Spiritual Direction. He was formally trained in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation...

About Me

Adam is the founder of Presently Spiritual Direction. He was formally trained in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, a department of Talbot Theological Seminary, where he received a MA in Soul Care. He also obtained a BA in Theology and Biblical Studies from William Jessup University, before going on to focus his studies in Developmental Spirituality, Pneumatology and Sanctification at the postgraduate level. He has been trained in the different facets and schools of spiritual direction, including the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Carmelite Spiritual Direction. He is also an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designated by the International Coach Federation and is a Certified Professional Behaviors Analyst, Certified Professional Motivators Analyst, Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst, and Certified to read personal Axiology results designated by TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.

Contact

Phone: 4083099432

Website: www.presently.org

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Susan Reese

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

In 1995, I became aware of "holy listening" while reading Margaret Guenther's work. Her work and writings affirmed what I knew...

About Me

In 1995, I became aware of "holy listening" while reading Margaret Guenther's work. Her work and writings affirmed what I knew but did not have a term for in the spiritual life. I grew up surrounded by "holy listeners' who understood listening to and being aware of the presence of God in all of life. My family members and teachers understood living the presence of Christ in the rhythms of work, play and rest.

After completing a BA in Religious Studies, a Master's in Counseling and an EdD in Adult and Higher Education, I pursued a certificate in spiritual direction through the Christos Center in MN. This experience was personally and professionally life giving! I teach courses in Listening People to Life: Training in Spiritual Direction at Sioux Falls Seminary. Students come longing for a greater awareness of the presence of God, the ministry of Christ, and of the Spirit's work in and through their lives. I am honored to join people in their spiritual journey.

I value the ministry of spiritual direction as it allows space and time to remember who we are as God's children. It allows a prayerful space for listening and discerning God's purposes for our lives. Isaiah 26:3 reminds us of the peace that will permeate our lives when we are focused on God. I tend to meet with people who are in times of transitions and seeking God's direction for their lives.

I am married to Randy Reese, founder of the ministry VantagePoint 3. We have a high school son who loves to train and participate in swim competitions! We enjoy the rhythm of work, play and rest together.

I am available to facilitate personal or group direction and retreats. I am a certified Strengths coach and have worked with individuals and churches in the use of Strengths and spiritual direction in discerning personal and community life transitions.

Contact

Phone: 605-336-6588

Website: https://sfseminary.edu/assets/users/general/TrainingInSpiritualDirectionProgram.pdf

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...

vocational discernment with all ages

leaders

prayer

Expertise in...

CliftonStrengthsFinder

Vocational Discernment

Roni Rega

Carol Stream, IL, United States

I have a passion for soul care and am especially burdened for those who serve in ministry, who may become weary...

About Me

I have a passion for soul care and am especially burdened for those who serve in ministry, who may become weary and need spiritual refreshment. It is my desire to offer a listening ear and to journey alongside those who desire a spiritual companion. I enjoy meeting with individuals one on one (face to face or via skype). I currently lead quarterly half-day retreats that combine solitude and group direction (in Dundee, IL).
I received much of my core Christian instruction through John Ortberg, when he was a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church (Barrington, IL). I was led to obtain a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, IL) and later on, a Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction from North Park Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL). I have been blessed by a variety of ministry experiences, including Willow Creek Association (Barrington, IL), Sonlight Ministries (Port-de-Paix, Haiti), and TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Carol Stream, IL). My current role at TEAM splits my time between the needs within the Counseling Office and Spiritual Refreshment/Care for missionaries.

Contact

Phone: 847-845-3132

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...

missionaries

minstry workers

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Solitude

Group Direction

Using Imagination with Bible stories

Laura Rhodes

Long Beach, CA, United States

Being driven to being drawn is how I described my own need for spiritual direction years ago. Now, as a spiritual...

About Me

Being driven to being drawn is how I described my own need for spiritual direction years ago. Now, as a spiritual director, it is an honor to help others internally quiet down, listen and grow in awareness of the gentle, loving presence of God.

It is life-giving to come alongside and care for others as they often find themselves running on empty. I have journeyed with the broken-hearted and feel at home in grief and tears, knowing that God is near to those who hurt deeply. I also savor times of celebration -being with others as they catch glimpses of God’s goodness, amazing care and deep love.

After being on staff in both para-church and church settings for 25+ years, I sensed God intentionally leading me to grow in loving Him and loving others well. I immersed myself in a 3-year spiritual training, earning my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care through Talbot Seminary.

My husband and I have been married for 35 years and we have three amazing adult children and one special son in law. I delight in strolling in nature with a friend, relaxing with a good book, and savoring time (and food!) with family and friends around the table.

Contact

Phone: (562) 884-1017 (cell)

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Anne Richardson

San Diego, CA, United States

Over the years, spiritual direction has been a place where I have deepened by relationship God. I retired as an Audiologist...

About Me

Over the years, spiritual direction has been a place where I have deepened by relationship God. I retired as an Audiologist and felt called to become a spiritual director. I was trained in Christian Formation Direction Ministries of San Diego and finished in 2011. I moved from assisting people to hear their outer world, to listening to their internal soul.
I also am an author and recently published a workbook called Not Alone: A Christ-Centered recovery process for women who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual trauma. As I started to share my own story of childhood molestation and deeper healing of God, many women have shared their stories with me. In this book are true stories and spiritual practices that allow God's loving transformation. It brings me joy to see women become freer to be who they were created to be.
I am married to my husband, Ron, of 31 years. We have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.
I love to swim, dance and take walks along the ocean.

Contact

Phone: 858-573-6927

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Prefer Contact By: Either

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

Sign Language

Specialties

Works with...

Women in spiritual direction

men and women in supervision

female trauma survivors

Expertise in...

Supervision

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Dream work

and Not Alone: A spiritual recovery process for women who have experienced physical

emotional or sexual trauma.

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