Grafted Life Ministries

Fran Love

Oceanside, CA, United States

As a Spiritual Director my intent and practice is to help people attend to the presence and activity of God in...

About Me

As a Spiritual Director my intent and practice is to help people attend to the presence and activity of God in their lives, and to grow in healthy self-awareness of the ways they respond to God.

I enjoy working with followers of Christ at any point in their relationship with him. Helping people become discerning people who know how to make good decisions about life choices is an important part of my work as a spiritual director. Since self-awareness is critical to good discernment, I help people navigate the Enneagram as a tool for honest self-evaluation and transformation. I also accompany people through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.

I have spent over 30 years working with leaders in high stress environments. What I bring to spiritual direction for Christian leaders and cross-cultural workers is an understanding of the role of suffering, especially the 'dark night of the soul' experiences where God and His rewards seem absent.

I have a BA in Biblical Studies, an MA in Christian Ministries, am ordained, and have completed a two-year certification program in Spiritual Direction with Christian Formation and Direction Ministries (2011). I train others in spiritual direction through Sustainable Faith.

Contact

Phone: (303) 330-9143

Website: www.franlove.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...

Works with church leaders

missionaries

people who serve God in any profession

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

dark night of the soul experiences

transitions

second-half of life issues

building healthy discernment

prayer

Enneagram

cross-cultural

Owen Lovejoy

Black Mountain, NC, United States

I view our spiritual journey as a journey to the heart of God. Redeeming a devastating experience in my life, God...

About Me

I view our spiritual journey as a journey to the heart of God. Redeeming a devastating experience in my life, God propelled me to new landscapes of the heart. I now walk with others on their journeys of the heart. I offer spiritual direction for individuals (face-to-face or via Skype) and to small groups. I have seminary degrees and spiritual direction training through SELAH (Leadership Transformation). I also lead mission trips to Honduras.

Contact

Phone: (828)713-6691 (cell); (828)669-6691 (home)

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

Works with...

Currently

my directees are pastors

the spouses of pastors

missionaries

and other folks who are looking for answers and hoping that God has them.

Expertise in...

Biblical

Trinitarian

Contemplative spiritual direction. Applicable to most life experiences.

Bob Mabry

Huntington Beach, CA, United States

I see my role in Spiritual Direction as someone who will hold a sacred space with you, help you to notice...

About Me

I see my role in Spiritual Direction as someone who will hold a sacred space with you, help you to notice what God may be saying to you and how He may be asking you to respond. I have almost four decades of ministry experience as a lead pastor, youth director, worship leader and church planter. I am a graduate of Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction.I currently serve as Family Pastor at Los Altos Grace Church, Long Beach CA. and Pastor of Hope @ the Beach (a house church affiliated with the Alliance of Renewal Churches) in Seal Beach CA.

Contact

Phone: 7147857617

Website: https://losaltosgrace.org/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: bmabry@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

youth

young adults

church planters

worship leaders

organic church

anyone seeking a closer walk with Jesus

Expertise in...

Immanuel Prayer

Lectio Divina

Rule of Life

Wayne MacQueen

London, ON, Canada

Hi. I’m Wayne MacQueen. I received my certification in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith Schools of Spiritual Direction in 2010. I...

About Me

Hi. I’m Wayne MacQueen. I received my certification in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith Schools of Spiritual Direction in 2010.

I love coming alongside pastors and church leaders to help them cultivate a deepening life in Christ while in the midst of the many burdens they carry in their day to day ministry commitments.

I’ve been actively involved in pastoral ministry for 25 years and now serve the larger body of Christ in Leadership Coaching and Spiritual Direction.

My wife, Sabrina, and I are also serving as Leaders in Training with the Sustainable Faith Schools of Spiritual Direction. (www.sustainablefaith.com)

Contact

Phone: 5194512688

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Ministry Leaders

Missionaries

church leaders

Becky Magnuson

Columbia, SC, United States

My passion is to companion with others on their journey to a deepening love relationship with the triune God. Just as...

About Me

My passion is to companion with others on their journey to a deepening love relationship with the triune God. Just as I have found a deep peace as Abba’s beloved child through contemplative spiritual direction, I also desire to come alongside others as they discover His personal offer of overflowing hope (Romans 15:13).

I first encountered contemplative practices over 20 years ago. God’s Presence and guidance through the contemplative life have provided a firm foundation to my roles in the corporate world, in ministry, and as a wife to my husband Dave.

I have been in vocational ministry since 2000, living and serving internationally in a variety of roles and settings. Currently based in Columbia, South Carolina, I offer spiritual direction to cross-cultural workers around the world as well as to the local Christian community.

I hold a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Selah (Leadership Transformations). My academic training includes an MA in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Formation and a Doctor of Ministry in Member Care, both from Columbia International University. I began my professional career as an optometrist before being called to serve overseas as an international public health and development consultant.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

women

men

singles

couples

cross-cultural workers

church leaders

persons with disabilities

college students

professionals

Expertise in...

contemplative practices

Lectio Divina

grief & loss

creativity

cross-cultural

member care

spiritual formation

Jen Manglos

Seattle, WA, United States

Hi, my name is Jen. I am a child of God - a daughter, sister, friend, and tia - a spiritual...

About Me

Hi, my name is Jen. I am a child of God - a daughter, sister, friend, and tia - a spiritual director and retreat facilitator - a red head. I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Theological Seminary in May 2010. During my time there I received training in spiritual direction and found it to be such a lovely way in which to journey with others. I currently offer individual and group direction for men and women on a limited basis, and also am available to speak at retreats and conferences. My interests lie in helping others to freely approach the Lord, bringing this honesty into community, and creativity and storytelling for the non-artist. I have recently completed the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage throughout Spain, and am excited to bring these experiences into direction. I am available to meet in Seattle, as well as through Skype.

I formerly worked for Saddleback Church for 3.5 years, coordinating retreats for the Rancho Capistrano property, and most recently have relocated to Seattle, Washington, where I am an associate pastor for Bethany Community Church Ballard. One day, I hope to open my own retreat house to care for pastors and church leaders. I thoroughly enjoy engaging in beauty: the company of good friends, interesting films, flavorful meals, reading a book, listening to a podcast or music, and a rich cup of coffee.

"The Risen Christ makes life a perpetual feast."

-Athanasius

Contact

Phone: 714-606-1527

Website: www.jenmanglos.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...

Pastors

Female pastors

church leaders

young professionals

single women

Expertise in...

Art and creativity

storytelling and narrative

women's spirituality

body-spirit connection

pilgrimage

Susan Marks

Charlottesville, VA, United States

What a privilege it is to enter sacred space to seek God on behalf of another soul! God has used the...

About Me

What a privilege it is to enter sacred space to seek God on behalf of another soul! God has used the ministry of spiritual direction to tune my heart to His very real and loving Presence. My prayer is that those whom I companion will likewise experience God’s Presence and love, discern God’s invitations and be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk into their calling. I received my training in spiritual direction through Leadership Transformations' Selah Program.
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you.” Ephesians 1:18a

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

Those longing to to have a deeper relationship with God

Andee Marks

Lexington, KY, United States

Spiritual direction has been a vital part of my faith journey for well over a decade. When I yearned to cooperate...

About Me

Spiritual direction has been a vital part of my faith journey for well over a decade. When I yearned to cooperate more fully with the Holy Spirit’s transforming work in my life, God sent a Spiritual Director to come alongside and help me see where and how the Spirit was at work conforming me to the likeness of Christ (Romans 8:28-29). At one of our first meetings she told me that she saw herself as a doorknob polisher, polishing the doorknob to the throne room of God. Ten years later, I sensed God calling me to join her in that ministry!

I received training through a joint initiative of Asbury Theological Seminary, a local ministry, and The Center for Spiritual Formation, receiving my certificate of completion in August 2017. I have been joyfully polishing doorknobs ever since! I especially enjoy companioning with those discerning God’s calling in their lives, whether for the first time or because they sense God doing a new thing. Also, as a pastor I understand the challenges of ministry and find it a blessing to help other ministry leaders be attentive to their own spiritual journey.

I live in Lexington, KY with my husband of 41 years. I was ordained to the Vocational Deaconate of the Anglican Church of North America in 2012. After sensing a shift in God's calling in my life, I was ordained to the Priesthood in 2020. I serve as Associate Pastor at Saint Patrick’s Anglican Church.

While I prefer in-person meetings, I do provide direction via Zoom. I also offer guided retreats designed to provide refreshment and renewal for those who have become weary in their spiritual journey.

If you are longing for a deeper experience of the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, I would be delighted to explore that with you!

Contact

Phone: (859) 421-2560 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: andeemarks@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

Ministry leaders (clergy and laity)

Those in a season of discernment

Anyone seeking deeper engagement with the Holy Spirit's transforming work!

Rachel Middleton

Tulsa, OK, United States

As a spiritual director of women, I seek to find God in all things and serve as a witness to the...

About Me

As a spiritual director of women, I seek to find God in all things and serve as a witness to the things He is doing in the lives of my sisters in Christ. After 5 years on the mission field in Mexico City, God led me to pursue training as a spiritual director. I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, in December 2018. After serving as a staff spiritual director with Biola University, I have now moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to work with a non-for-profit ministry dedicated to encouraging women in difficult life circumstances.

My heart’s desire is to provide spiritual direction in particular, to women who are seeking to grow in their identity in Christ and notice His movement in their life and circumstances. Since journeying with Jesus in other cultures is an integral part of who God has created me to be, I delight in giving direction to those in intercultural situations and those serving on the mission field.

Contact

Phone: 562-713-8384

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

women

missionaries

students

cross-cultural workers

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

cross-cultural

Donna Maukonen

Sanford, FL, United States

I discerned my personal call to spiritual direction during a five-day formation academy offered by Upper Room ministries. The call had...

About Me

I discerned my personal call to spiritual direction during a five-day formation academy offered by Upper Room ministries. The call had its genesis when my own counselor quoted her mentor, who said that the deep issue behind so much of human pain is an inability to receive the love of God. That sentence helped me wrap words around my call - the desire to companion with others as they listen for and savor the loving activity of God in their lives, leading to deeper communion with God. What started as a discernment process between the vocations of counseling and life coaching led me to a clear call to become a spiritual director, culminating in my completion of the three-year program for spiritual direction through Audire.

I feel an affinity for companioning with those in life transitions who are struggling to discern their next right steps as they walk with God. In my career I've experienced business takeovers, lay-offs, unemployment, and the ups and downs of self-employment. I've journeyed through seasons of grief in the loss of my dad as a young child and my mother as an adult. I understand both the pain of transition and the good God can work within us in difficult times.

I’ve been in church since my conversion in 10th grade. I’ve seen the beauty of Jesus’s body caring in love, and like most folks, I have a few scars, too. I began a reconstruction of my own faith about ten years ago, and came out the other side renewed in my faith by God’s grace and the Spirit’s patient counsel.

In the midst of my reconstruction I was introduced to the contemplative areas of Christianity through authors like Dallas Willard and Gerald May, whose books joined other favorites in my bookshelf (like C.S. Lewis, Vance Havner, Madeline L’Engle, to name a few.) I learned about things like spiritual formation, walking labyrinths, centering prayer, and Ignatian spirituality.

I’m a graduate of the Audire program for spiritual direction and a member ESDA and Spiritual Directors International.
I attend a credally orthodox, non-denominational church.
I graduated from Ethnos360 Bible Institute.
I have a BA from the University of Central Florida (Interdisciplinary/Liberal Arts: Fine Art and Computer Programming, English Writing minor).
I am a curious creative who enjoys making art with things and words.
I write a blog at my website, Living Selah.
I'm passionate about helping people discover and live fully into their true selves.
I'm a personality geek who loves learning and talking about the MBTI, Enneagram, Strengths Finder and #alltheways of understanding the mystery of who we are.
I love creating photo/text graphics of quotes and scripture that I share on Instagram.

Contact

Phone: 407-302-8081

Website: https://www.livingselah.com/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Whichever you prefer!

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

students

full time ministry

pastors

leaders

nones

missionaries

spiritually wounded

career transitioning

grieving

aging

Expertise in...

Contemplative practices

trauma

grief

discernment

creativity

art

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

dark night

life compass

writing

Jessica May

Miami, FL, United States

I have ministered primarily as a staff director at Biola University's Center for Spiritual Renewal working with college aged females. I've...

About Me

I have ministered primarily as a staff director at Biola University's Center for Spiritual Renewal working with college aged females. I've been a student in the Institute of Spiritual Formation since 2013, working towards my degree in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. I completed my training as a spiritual director in May 2017.

My desire is to walk alongside those who want to better understand the hard places they have found themselves in life or within their walks with Jesus. I have experience working in various kinds of church ministries outside of spiritual direction including hospitality, children's ministry, high school ministry and leading adult small groups. I have come to notice that in each ministry setting I've been drawn to hearing people's stories and understanding their journeys with God through the joyful and sorrowful times. It is an honor to be with people in their places of grief, sorrow and pain just as much as it is to walk alongside those who are in a lighter time of life or celebrating what God is doing.

I am very drawn to those "cradle Christians" or long time believers who have grown up in the church and are finding themselves having questions about their belief in God, maybe for the first time. I understand this to be a challenging place and spiritual direction offers a welcoming space for questions and strong emotions towards God. I really enjoy entering into those places with others.

Contact

Phone: 9492018180

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...

college students

young married

working professionals

Joel McBrayer

Fullerton, CA, USA, CA, United States

I am a graduate of Talbot's Institute for Spiritual Formation where I received my training as a spiritual director. I am...

About Me

I am a graduate of Talbot's Institute for Spiritual Formation where I received my training as a spiritual director. I am honored to have the opportunity to be a staff director at ISF's Center for Spiritual Renewal. I truly value spiritual direction as one of the means by which we set aside sacred space to discern together what God is doing in the life of the directee.

My hope is that spiritual direction can be a place where one is able to bring their whole self: their hurt, pain, hope, joy, anger, sadness, confusion, doubts, wonder, amazement and find that they are loved exactly where they are at. I am passionate about helping people find God in all things - the mundane and the spectacular.

Contact

Phone: 808-636-5897

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Shelley McBride

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Friendship with Jesus is the greatest gift of my life, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey is another of...

About Me

Friendship with Jesus is the greatest gift of my life, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey is another of life’s great gifts, including practicing spiritual direction! Spiritual direction is a conversation between two folks, where we can seek the presence and work of God together. In direction, I seek to create a safe, sacred space to tell stories of God, His love, and life experiences.

I’ve lived in Colorado for 20 years, a great place to enjoy hiking, biking, and creation beauty! I’m married to Charlie, and we love sharing life with our adult kids and 3 grandkids. We currently worship at First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs, where I serve in their mission ministries, and as an elder.

I received a Certificate of Spiritual Direction from the Benet Hill Monastery in 2014, and completed training from the Larry Crabb School of Spiritual Direction later that year, for a more evangelical perspective. I also grew greatly in the Renovare Institute (2010-2012). I meet for hour-long spiritual direction sessions in person and via Skype, Zoom or Facetime. Please contact me by email or phone if you would like to explore spiritual direction.

Contact

Phone: (719) 337-6666 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

All those who seek to draw closer to God

including church and ministry leaders

missionaries

people who serve marginalized populations

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

contemplative prayer

enneagram

spiritual disciplines

Richard McDaniel

Olympia, WA, United States

In 2013 Rick retired from 20 years of pastoring and church planting. He discovered the art of Spiritual Direction and took...

About Me

In 2013 Rick retired from 20 years of pastoring and church planting. He discovered the art of Spiritual Direction and took a 2-year certificate program that he completed in 2015. Rick and his wife Chris were married for 50 years. Chris passed away in April 2020. Together they have two children and have 5 grandchildren. During Spiritual Director training Rick started on a personal contemplative life path. Practicing contemplative exercise and doing extensive inner work.

Rick’s two specialties in his Spiritual Direction practice are; 1. Helping others learn how to discern what God is doing in their life today. 2. Helping couples grow in their acceptance, appreciation, intimacy, and joy in their relationship with each other through the use of the enneagram. The first session is always complementary.

Contact

Phone: 3604613375

Website: calmwaters-sd.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...

Individuals

Couples

Groups

Expertise in...

The Enneagram for individuals and couples

Kira McFatridge

Corona, CA, United States

As God is present to us, as a Spiritual Director, I endeavor to create still, sacred space into which both you...

About Me

As God is present to us, as a Spiritual Director, I endeavor to create still, sacred space into which both you and I bring our authentic presence. Together, we practice the presence of God, co-listening, paying attention, and acknowledging the mystery of 'God with us,' as we seek to discern God's leading and surrender to His will.

Contact

Phone: 951-870-1472

Email:

Prefer Contact By: kiramcfatridge@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Sylvia McGuire

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

I am a lover of beauty, as experienced in the various seasons of my life as a graphic artist, watercolor artist...

About Me

I am a lover of beauty, as experienced in the various seasons of my life as a graphic artist, watercolor artist, musician, and all-around-“creative”. I enjoy cooking (especially with others!), fine dining, hiking, adventure and travel. I’ve been involved in ministry in eastern Asia and lived in Alaska, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. But most importantly, I am passionate about journeying alongside others in our mutual discovery of our Belovedness in the heart of God. The first time I received spiritual direction I didn’t even know there was such a thing, and I balked at the term “direction”. But I found it, more than any other prayer ministry or counseling I’d received in the past, to be respectful of my own heart’s ability to hear God. And thus began the great adventure!

I am 67 years old, and have been married to the love of my life for 41 years. We raised our two children in Alaska, and enjoy four beautiful grand children. Now we live on the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, where we drink in plenty of sunshine! My husband and I love to practice hospitality in our home, and so the idea that there is a spacious hospitality offered to us in the presence of God is near to my heart. As such, I see spiritual direction as a holy invitation extended by God, inviting us to a spacious time and place in our hearts and souls.

I offer retreats, which are designed to be reflective and restful, in my home, on Zoom, or wherever in the world I’m invited. (I especially enjoy collaborating with other spiritual directors.)

I lead creative soul care retreats, which I call “Confluence”, where participants are encouraged to experience God as they create in a playful, contemplative way.

I would consider it a sacred honor and privilege to journey along with you, wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Perhaps you have been experiencing a fresh hunger for God. Perhaps you are seeking discernment as you head into life-direction decisions, or you desire a spiritual companion to help you stay on track with God in the day-to-day stresses of life. Whatever your situation, choosing to enter into a relationship of spiritual direction can be life-giving.

I have completed a 2-year certificate program of spiritual direction through Leadership Transformations, Inc. SELAH. Completing this program has served to solidify the love I feel for this calling. I am also a certified Enneagram coach and I offer the Ignatian Exercises, a 9-month "retreat in everyday life".

I am available to meet with you in person, or via Skype, FaceTime and Zoom.

Contact

Phone: (719) 272-1458

Website: https://sylviamcguireblog.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...

Everyone hungry for God

Creatives

Missionaries

Pastors and church leaders

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Women's spirituality

Creativity

Art

Enneagram

Spiritual Disciplines

Rule of Life

Contemplative practices

Joyce McKay

Panama City Beach, FL, FL, United States

Joyce has been active in youth and adult ministry and church leadership since the early 1980’s. She completed her spiritual direction...

About Me

Joyce has been active in youth and adult ministry and church leadership since the early 1980’s. She completed her spiritual direction training through Sustainable Faith in 2016. Having experienced a more intimate relationship with the Trinity through this training, she desires to walk alongside others as they seek a new level of intimacy with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Joyce has been married to Nigel for 35 years. They have 4 adult children, as well as 2 who have joined by marriage. They currently have 5 beautiful grandchildren. Joyce still maintains a career and is active in her church leadership. She loves walks and quiet times on the beach, sewing and quilting and spending time with family. Joyce is available for spiritual direction via phone, Zoom, FaceTime and in person.

Contact

Phone: (850) 919-5709 cell

Email:

Prefer Contact By: text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Beth McQueen

Dayton, PA, United States

I recently received my certification in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction through a two year program with Healing Care Ministries International...

About Me

I recently received my certification in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction through a two year program with Healing Care Ministries International. It is holy privilege to create unhurried space for others to share their spiritual journeys with God and develop a close, intimate dialogue with Jesus through direct experiences. I also hold a certificate in Formational Prayer through HCMI. I have learned how to position others for healing using the structures of healing and fully relying on the ministry role of the Holy Spirit. My husband is a pastor in the United Methodist Church. I have a tender spot in my heart for other clergy spouses.

Contact

Phone: (814) 525-9341

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

clergy spouses

and missionaries

Expertise in...

Formational Prayer

Julie Meissner

Cypress, TX, United States

Trained as a Spiritual Director through Leadership Transformations, Inc., my passion is to walk alongside people as they discover the freedom...

About Me

Trained as a Spiritual Director through Leadership Transformations, Inc., my passion is to walk alongside people as they discover the freedom found in God’s unending love for them, Jesus’ delight and presence with them, and the Holy Spirit’s peace filling and leading them.

My mission is to offer soul hospitality, freely loving God’s created, redeemed, and sent people along their sacred journeys.

My main roles in life are wife, mom, campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, and co-founder of Abba’s House for refugee women and their children, where my husband and I live and serve together.

Contact

Phone: 832-628-4200

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

ministry leaders

lay leaders

missionaries

women

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Spiritual Exercises of Igantius

women's spirituality

Rule of Life

creativity

art

spiritual seasons

Laurie Mellinger

Lititz, PA, United States

I find great joy in walking with others who seek to notice and respond to the call of Jesus toward life...

About Me

I find great joy in walking with others who seek to notice and respond to the call of Jesus toward life and wholeness. We experience joys and sorrows, growth and diminishment, light and darkness… and the Three-in-One God calls us, woos us, and teaches us through all of these. I am a teacher and an encourager; I’m passionate about loving relationship with God, vulnerability and service with other followers of Christ, and winsome engagement with those who do not yet know the One who draws them. Also, I have walked through deep valleys (loved ones suffering mental and physical illness and cognitive decline; a difficult marriage; the deaths of dear friends and family members), so can empathize with others who suffer, being with them in the light of grace and truth until we emerge offering wisdom and compassion for others.

I’ve offered spiritual direction since 1998, and have been supervising directors since 2009. I love meeting new people for prayer and discernment about working together. I earned a master’s degree in theology from Evangelical Seminary and a Ph.D. in Christian spirituality from The Catholic University of America. As one of the professors at Evangelical Seminary, I teach in the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction, and also teach/supervise beginning spiritual directors through the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation. I’ve served in staff and pastoral positions in independent churches and Mennonite churches, and spent years as a piano teacher and worship leader. I offer retreats and workshops on prayer and other spiritual practices, trauma and healing, stress and resilience, and other topics. I practice direction in Lititz and Myerstown, PA, as well as via phone, Zoom, and other platforms.

Contact

Phone: (717) 471-6970 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Leaders

Missionaries

Therapists

Spiritual Directors

Students

Professors

Elderly Persons

Grieving Persons

Expertise in...

spiritual practices

discernment

imaginative prayer

healing prayer

Christian theology

psychology and neuroscience

education

spirituality

grief

loss

suffering

trauma

ethics

List of ESDA Spiritual Directors

Fran Love

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Owen Lovejoy

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Bob Mabry

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Wayne MacQueen

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Becky Magnuson

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Jen Manglos

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Susan Marks

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Andee Marks

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Rachel Middleton

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Donna Maukonen

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Jessica May

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Joel McBrayer

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Shelley McBride

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Richard McDaniel

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