Dave Schwabauer

Niles, MI, United States

I am on a journey with God to learn who He has made me to be, and to join Him in...

About Me

I am on a journey with God to learn who He has made me to be, and to join Him in the ministry He continues to develop me for. I am a life-long follower of Jesus Christ, seeking an ever-closer walk with Him. Recognizing that God placed people in my life at pivotal moments, who shepherded and nurtured me so that I might better identify with the God who has created me in His image. Therefore, I believe my calling is to come alongside those He places in my life-especially men-who also desire that same intimacy with God, igniting the Divine Spark, and helping to fan their passion into full flame as they seek to follow hard after God.

I have been an ordained pastor and chaplain in the Reformed tradition for almost 40 years. God has led me to pastor three churches, serve 20 years as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, work with end-of-life ministry through hospice, serve within business and industry with Marketplace Chaplains USA, and for the last 8 years, I have been a hospital chaplain. I completed training to become a spiritual director through the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in May 2020.

I have been married for over 40 years to a wonderful Christ follower and leader. Together she and I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren who are themselves all avid followers of Christ. Believing that I have been-in the tradition of Abraham-blessed to be a blessing, I am prayerfully asking God to lead me to the right people I can come alongside to journey in faith with. Will you prayerfully consider if you might be one of those people?

Contact

Phone: 6309458486

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email, text or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors or church leaders

professors or academics

disabled persons

elderly or aging persons

military - active duty or veterans.

Expertise in...

Men's spirituality

Lectio Divina

trauma or grief

Gail Seidel

Fredericksburg, TX, United States

I was trained in the Selah Spiritual Director's Training Program 2011-2013 under Leadership Transformation. I offer direction to seminary students, missionaries...

About Me

I was trained in the Selah Spiritual Director's Training Program 2011-2013 under Leadership Transformation.

I offer direction to seminary students, missionaries and anyone who is eager to seek and listen to the Lord. I use my spiritual direction training to lead group direction in the D Min in Spiritual Formation cohort. I lead silent retreats and speak on "Soul Care in the Life of a Leader.

I am a graduate of the University of Texas - BA English; Dallas Theological Seminary - MACE; Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - D Min in Spiritual Formation.

Contact

Phone: 972-897-5880

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...

students - seminary and other; pastor's family

missionaries

church leaders

Expertise in...

cross cultural

third culture

Jackie Sevier

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Since 2004, I’ve come alongside people desiring deeper intimacy with God and others, creating sacred space in spiritual direction and retreat...

About Me

Since 2004, I’ve come alongside people desiring deeper intimacy with God and others, creating sacred space in spiritual direction and retreat. I am passionate about helping others discover the joy of God’s presence in each moment, embracing others as they are, calling forth their unique expression of love to those God has given them.

I received a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Biola University, completing formal training in spiritual direction, completed formal training in the supervision of spiritual directors, all of which I desire to use to help others embrace their God, themselves and their world.

I have supervised spiritual directors and graduate students in practicum training at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, taught courses in Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, supervised the training and formation of CFDM spiritual directors and have led retreats for various groups. I currently serve on the Executive board of CFDM (Christian Formation and Direction Ministries) Nevada.

I enjoy the beauty of life in the desert, living simply yet abundantly with my loving husband of 23 years, three beautiful daughters, and dear friends.

Contact

Phone: 714-349-7059; 702-270-2370

Website: www.jackiesevier.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Spiritual directors

counselors

pastors or church leaders

missionaries

Expertise in...

Supervision of spiritual directors

cross cultural

trauma or grief

dark night.

Renee Shaeffer

Tacoma, WA, United States

I am a mom, wife and part-time social media strategist and manager for Gospel Patrons. I graduated from the Institute for...

About Me

I am a mom, wife and part-time social media strategist and manager for Gospel Patrons. I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary in 2011 and am forever changed by the rhythms that God settled into my heart and mind during that time. I seek to find God in all things and count it a privilege to walk alongside others in their faith journeys.

Contact

Phone: 7143370027

Website: www.curating4connection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Eric Sheeran

Chiang Mai, จ.เชียงใหม่, Thailand

Through my own experience facing the pressures and challenges of overseas Christian service, I have come to have a deep desire...

About Me

Through my own experience facing the pressures and challenges of overseas Christian service, I have come to have a deep desire to see ministers and cross-cultural workers experience and live in the deep love of God. Completing an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology was a deeply transformation experience for me. It is a joy and a privilege for me to journey with others through the ministry of spiritual direction, by helping make space to hear God’s loving call amidst the realities of the ups and downs, hopes and disappointments, faith and fears, joys and doubts we often find ourselves in.

Contact

Phone: 949-682-9958

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Mandarin Chinese

Specialties

Works with...

Christian Workers

Missionaries

Ministry/Church Leaders

Students

Expertise in...

Imagination

Lectio Divina

Cross-cultural

Third-culture

Jane Sider

Ottawa, ON, Canada

How could you benefit from empathetic and skilled guidance in Spiritual Direction? Are you recognizing parts of your life where...

About Me

How could you benefit from empathetic and skilled guidance in Spiritual Direction?
Are you recognizing parts of your life where you feel disoriented, stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed, depleted inside, or just straight up yearning for deeper growth and breakthrough?
What’s the story YOU are actually living?
So many of us feel there are times when life is asking way more of us than we know how to give, carry , or rise to. I have been here as well, and if this is you, I would love to support you where you are in your journey right now, you don’t have to figure this out and struggle all on our own.
As we meet for Spiritual Direction, I create a safe listening space to help you cultivate a deepening awareness of where Jesus is at work in your life and story, and how you respond. I help people just like you, listen inward to uplift their life, calling, and world, with clarity of purpose and direction.
I have a Masters of Ministry degree (Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care) and I am a certified Spiritual Director and a Life Coach. I served overseas in missions, in Community Development, and Emergency Food Response for 11 years, living with my husband and 5 kids in SE Asia and Africa. More recently, my role was as a Chaplain at a regional Children’s Hospital, supporting families through navigating unexpected tragedy, loss, and finding new ways forward.
Through the practices of Spiritual Direction and Life Coaching, it is such a joy to draw on my years of experience and training, to help you explore and grow deeper and stronger in your relationship with yourself, others, and God. I specialize in helping you journey through personal life challenges, transitions, cross cultural debriefing, growing new spiritual and life rhythms, and processing grief and loss.
I look forward to meeting you!

Contact

Website: www.janesider.org

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...

Pastors

leaders

missionaries

creators

change-makers

helpers

parents

Expertise in...

Life Coach

cross culture transitions

third-culture

spiritual practices

grief and loss

Ignatian

Vanessa Siemens

Surrey, BC, Canada

I am passionate about walking alongside others and encountering God together in their spiritual journeys. I have received an MDiv from...

About Me

I am passionate about walking alongside others and encountering God together in their spiritual journeys. I have received an MDiv from Portland Seminary and have successfully completed their spiritual direction certification. I get excited when I see others discover God in all the facets of their lives and to listen to God together.

Contact

Phone: 604-226-1539

Website: www.parousiaspiritualdirection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

youth

students

academics

women

Expertise in...

grief

creativity

rule of life

spiritual disciplines

Neal Siler

Mechanicsville, VA, United States

A native of Siler City, North Carolina, I have lived in the Richmond, Virginia area for over thirty years. I am...

About Me

A native of Siler City, North Carolina, I have lived in the Richmond, Virginia area for over thirty years. I am married to my best friend, Sharon; we have two married children, a son and a daughter, and three grandchildren that we adore. I have been a Baptist pastor for over 40 years and in 2017 will have served as Senior Pastor of The First Shiloh Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Virginia for thirty years. I am an adjunct professor at Ashland Theological Seminary, in Ashland, Ohio, Director/Faculty of HCM International’s Spiritual Direction Program, and the President and Founder of The Healing Place Center for Counseling and Spiritual Formation in Richmond, Virginia. I offer spiritual direction to individuals who find themselves at a crossroad, impasse, or who are simply experiencing life challenges. I sense a particular calling to come alongside African American individuals who struggle to reconcile issues of faith and experiences of life that create pain and brokenness that stem from systemic and societal issues.

I have a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a Master of Theological Studies from the Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio; a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the Southwestern University, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio. I received training as a Spiritual Director as a part of my doctoral program of study in Formational Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. I am also a certified Myers Briggs (MBTI) Master Practitioner, and Enneagram Practitioner.

I completed additional programs in spiritual formation and extensive studies and research in African American spirituality and soul care as reflected in my doctoral dissertation, on the efficacy of the formational model for healing and pastoral care in the African American context. Subsequently, I authored two books that address the spiritual formation of African Americans: How I Got Over: Healing for the African American Soul, and Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey: Caring for the African American Soul. I feel a deep calling to be a “friend of the Bridegroom” and to come alongside others as an empathic witness. To enter with them into the sacred terrain of their soul is a sacred privilege. My prayer is that they will hear God’s voice, and discover an ever-deepening intimacy with God as we begin the journey of listening and discerning together.

Contact

Phone: (804) 730-1348

Website: thehealingplaceva.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

individuals

couples

pastors

church leaders

marginalized

African Americans

Expertise in...

Ignatian

trauma

grief

cross culture

African American spirituality

psychology

myers-briggs

Ben Simpson

Waco, TX, USA, ,

With St. Augustine, I believe God made us for communion and relationship with God, and that our hearts are restless until...

About Me

With St. Augustine, I believe God made us for communion and relationship with God, and that our hearts are restless until they find their rest in God. I also believe we, as human beings, often fail to notice the God who is there. God is always working, always active, and very near. Spiritual direction helps us to better discern and identify where, how, and what God is up to in the everyday, common occurrences of our lives.

God has led me to serve as a spiritual director in order to help others listen to God, listen to themselves, and grow close to God as friends of Jesus Christ. In direction, I create space for prayer, silence, and conversation. I try to listen with God's ear and speak only as the Spirit leads, often with questions, sometimes with observations. I commit to pray with directees during our conversations, and also in between meetings.

I am an ordained Baptist minister and have served in church leadership positions in children’s, youth, and college ministry. I serve as Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. I am also a a Sunday school teacher in my local church, First Methodist Church Waco, where my wife serves as an associate pastor.

I am a graduate of Baylor University (BA – Religion, ’02), Dallas Theological Seminary (MA – Christian Education, ’05), and The University of Kansas (MA – Religious Studies, ’11). In ’15 I completed course of study for a Certification in Spiritual Direction at Perkins School of Theology, SMU. I enjoy conversation, sports, and time with friends. I'm a writer. I also like to draw.

Contact

Website: www.benjaminasimpson.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Students

Pastors

Church Leaders

Youth

Young Adults

Emerging Adults

Expertise in...

Spiritual Formation

Pastoral Leadership

Praying the Scriptures

Spiritual Disciplines

Samantha Smidt

Long Beach, CA, United States

I hold a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute of Spiritual Formation...

About Me

I hold a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute of Spiritual Formation at Biola University. I also work as the Operations Manager at my church during the week and I serve as a high school leader along with my husband. I am passionate about walking with people as they understand their story and advocating for the voiceless. My desire is to see people experience God's love in the fullness of who they are and seek to presence the Kingdom of God in their communities.

Contact

Phone: 760-703-5716

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...

youth

college students

and adults

Christine Lee Smith

Anaheim, CA, United States

As a professional photographer I tend to see "between the lines," to feel the truth underneath the surface, and to hold...

About Me

As a professional photographer I tend to see "between the lines," to feel the truth underneath the surface, and to hold moments of tension while discovering their beauty. Working through my life's story, I've come to appreciate the metaphor photography reveals about life and the rich ways God works through our pain (the moments of tension) to reveal his beauty and love to us in their midst.

After a painful ministry experience I entered seminary, and shortly after I discovered God was using my photography point-of-view to help others see their own beautiful complexities. I completed my spiritual direction training and a M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology's Institute for Spiritual Formation in 2013.

I find myself using Ignation imaginative prayer and visualization, visio divina, and metaphors regularly in spiritual direction. Also, I find myself often journeying with individuals who struggle with anxiety. I enjoy working with adults who desire to connect deeply with Jesus through their lives and in their circumstances, and who are open to exploring the rough edges of beauty on their journey with Jesus.

Contact

Phone: 562-546-2307

Website: Email

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...

anxiety

artists

adults

pastors

and ministry staff

Expertise in...

Art as Prayer

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Creativity

Shawn Smith

San Antonio, TX, United States

I am a spiritual director, worship leader, creative, and contemplative with over 15 years of ministry experience in worship, youth, college-aged...

About Me

I am a spiritual director, worship leader, creative, and contemplative with over 15 years of ministry experience in worship, youth, college-aged ministry, and most recently the ministry of spiritual direction. I was trained in the ministry of spiritual direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction's 2 year program and I received my bachelors degree from Kentucky Christian University in contemporary worship and Biblical studies. I am interested in the intersection of worship, the arts, spiritual formation, and spiritual direction. I am available to see new directees so please contact me for more information.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Beth Snyder

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

It is a joy to partner with you as you discover a holistic, authentic expression of your true self by partnering...

About Me

It is a joy to partner with you as you discover a holistic, authentic expression of your true self by partnering with Jesus, and being open to God’s movement in your life through the Holy Spirit. Because every person was created to make their own unique impact on earth, I’m here to help integrate your personal story with God’s eternal story. I believe that experiencing empathy leads to healing, and healing leads to development. I believe that true intimacy with God leads to action! And I believe it is imperative that this inner-work be done in partnership with other trusted individuals. Your story is important, and being invited to step into your story is sacred.

I hold an MA in Theology from Fuller Seminary and received a certification for Spiritual Direction from Soul Shepherding Institute. I have over 10 years experience in full-time church ministry including pastoral care, pastoral counseling, teaching, worship leading, writing, and speaking. Because of my time as a foster parent and working with single mothers attempting to exit homelessness, I’ve been trained in a trauma-informed approach and have a CEU certificate in group and family dynamics. I travel often and love to read, camp, hike with my dog, and be near water.

Contact

Phone: 2487702236

Website: www.sacred-story.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

pastors

families

youth

missionaries

business professionals

military

marginalized

foster care community

nonprofit professionals

trauma victims

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Enneagram

music and art

retreats and workshops

women's spirituality

body image

trauma-informed

dark night

mindfulness

rule of life

five-fold spiritual gifts

cross-cultural reconciliation

psychology

child psychology

theology

equine therapy

homeless or transient communities

foster care communities

Maisie Sparks

Barrington, IL, United States

My greatest joy is to facilitate contemplative weekend retreats at churches, seminaries, homes, and women’s shelters where I can offer individuals...

About Me

My greatest joy is to facilitate contemplative weekend retreats at churches, seminaries, homes, and women’s shelters where I can offer individuals who are unacquainted with the practice of spiritual director an opportunity to learn the difference between being still and doing nothing. I've given retreats, both nationally and internationally. Ten years ago, I began offering Christmas Quiet, a day of silent Advent reflection which has become a holiday tradition for Chicago-area women. I'm the author of 151 Things God Can't Do, Holy Shakespeare! and Christmas Quiet, a holiday devotional and adult coloring book. I also had the honor of being a contributor to the anthologies Embodied Spirits, Stories of Spiritual Directors of Color, and Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, Stories of Contemplation and Social Justice. I hold a master's degree in Spiritual Formation and Family Ministry from Dominican University, and completed the practicum in spiritual director at the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation.

Contact

Website: maisiesparks.com

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...

Church leaders

business professionals

marginalized

women

Nikole Sparks

Orange County, CA, USA, CA, United States

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary in 2019 with a Master’s in Spiritual Formation and Soul...

About Me

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary in 2019 with a Master’s in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. I find great joy in baring witness to the unique and complex ways that God calls each of us to deeper safety in Him. I see spiritual direction as a sacred place where passion, pain, questioning, anger, longing and lament can find their voice. I have a particular interest in the experiences of those who are wrestling with pain from church experiences, those who may feel disillusioned in their faith, and those who may be exploring or wrestling in their identity. My hope is that direction is a place where you can experience the gentleness of God welcoming all of you into His freedom.

My background is in Graphic Design, from which I worked in ministry contexts, non-profits, commercially, and have taught design academically. I am currently pursuing an additional Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Each of these practices have given me a systems vantage point that supplies me with an understanding of the individual within the larger contexts they live and inhabit life.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Peter Spychalla

Normal, IL, United States

I serve as an educator in church and academic settings. I work full-time in technology and serve part-time on the faculty...

About Me

I serve as an educator in church and academic settings. I work full-time in technology and serve part-time on the faculty of Urbana Theological Seminary as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Spiritual Formation. I've been married for 30 years and have three young adult daughters.

I completed the ecumenical Spiritual Direction Training Program at the Chiara Center (2015), earned a Ph.D. in Biblical Theology (New Testament) from Wheaton College (2008), a D.Min. in Spiritual Formation from Lincoln Christian Seminary (2018), and participate in ongoing Christian Spiritual Formation studies at Friends University.

As Jesus "would often slip away to the wilderness and pray" (Luke 5:16), I value time away at my off-the-grid hermitage in the northern Wisconsin forest. I enjoy wilderness, quiet, solitude, hiking, cross-country and alpine skiing, canoeing, dual-sport motorcycling, telescopes, stained glass, quietly poking at coals in the woodstove, and napping. I'm a non-fiction book zealot, reading widely in all areas: "Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought out by all who delight in them" (Psalm 111:2).

Contact

Phone: 309-452-4066 (home)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

broad spiritual formation

Kaisa Stenberg-Lee

Denver, CO, United States

I moved to Denver from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where I completed my training as a Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith. I...

About Me

I moved to Denver from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where I completed my training as a Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith. I love coming alongside others on their unique spiritual paths and accompanying them in noticing God’s loving invitations through all of life. I value safety, creativity, sacredness of each journey and unhurried pace in my practice. I offer spiritual direction to both adults and children.

I also enjoy writing blog articles on topics of prayer practices, life of faith, and childhood spirituality, and share them on my website (www.kutsucompanions.com). I craft sensory tools that foster contemplative posture as a pathway to prayer and you can purchase them on my Etsy Shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KutsuCompanions

Before opening my private spiritual direction practice, I served nearly a decade on a pastoral staff of an international church. In my role as a Children's and Family Pastor, I had the privilege to serve people of all ages, and from diverse backgrounds in their life and faith transitions (marriage, parenthood, baptism, cross-cultural move, becoming a follower of Jesus, entering vocational life and ministry, etc.).

Learn more about me and my approach by browsing: www.kutsucompanions.com.

Contact

Website: www.kutsucompanions.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Dutch

Finnish

Specialties

Works with...

Students and young adults

adults

children and youth

families

singles

church leaders

pastors

missionaries

people in ministry

church planters

cross-cultural workers

seekers

expatriates

parents

Expertise in...

Enneagram

contemplative practices

cross-cultural

creative

transitions

whole-person prayer

Ignatian spirituality

children's spirituality

family of origin

inner child

silent retreats

spiritual friendship groups

Tammy Stenzel

Wheaton, 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 the same as 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.

I have an Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Moody Bible Institute, and over 10 years experience working with men and women in various ministries to grow closer to God. I also studied Old Testament at Wheaton College. In addition, I hold a Master of Science in Management Degree from Benedictine University and held various roles in healthcare administration for 30 years.

Contact

Phone: 630-588-1201 Ext. 345

Website: Stenzelclinical.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Call the office line or visit the website to schedule an appointment or to learn more.

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

overall spiritual formation

Kara Stewart

Huntington Beach, CA, United States

I completed my training in spiritual direction as well as an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School...

About Me

I completed my training in spiritual direction as well as an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology. Before Talbot, I received my BS in Biological Science and was working at a medical device company for a couple years. I felt the Lord leading me to Talbot to study theology and become a spiritual director in order to be with others who are desiring more of God.

Spiritual Direction is such a wonderful gift to be seen and known by another. It is such an honor and privilege to walk alongside others in their journey with the Lord. I am very passionate about spiritual direction and am beyond grateful to be able to serve others through this ministry. I would love to sit with you, wherever you find yourself, and listen to you and with you. My goal is not to give you answers but to help you bring those questions open and honestly before the Lord. He is the true spiritual director and I truly love watching Him at work.

My husband and I have been married for three years. We are hoping to adopt a puppy soon to add to our little family.
*I prefer to meet with only female directees.

Contact

Phone: 310-650-3887

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or cell

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

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Dave Schwabauer

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Gail Seidel

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Jackie Sevier

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Eric Sheeran

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Jane Sider

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Vanessa Siemens

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