Janice Tarleton

Indianola, IA, United States

I’ve been in church all of my life, called myself a Christian most of it, and tried to follow the rules...

About Me

I’ve been in church all of my life, called myself a Christian most of it, and tried to follow the rules really well, be an example, be a leader, help others, etc. See, I believed if you just did everything as right as possible, you would have a nice life. I didn’t have a theology that included suffering; I guess I figured Jesus did all that for us? Then, a few years ago I ran face-first into a spiritual wall and it knocked all the answers out of me – thank God – and I began to learn what it means to simply follow Jesus. Turns out, it is a much freer and easier way to journey through life – and much more joyous.

As for spiritual direction, I hadn’t heard of that either until a few years ago. Now, I can’t imagine leading and living without the insights of that monthly conversation. It’s a place to talk about your life and spiritual walk (it’s all intertwined) with someone who listens well, asks good questions and offers observations or feedback. I liken it to going on a road trip together. You are the driver and – for that hour – I’m in the passenger seat where I have the freedom to look around and notice signposts you might not.

Today, I am passionate about transformation; helping other followers of Jesus (or rules) – especially pastor’s wives and leaders – grow in self-awareness, authenticity, and intimate relationship with God. A former journalist, I’ve had a life-long intrigue with the human story and probing for truth and I bring that practical experience to direction sessions. I’ve served as a pastor’s wife in Vineyard churches in Arizona (large and small contexts and church planting) for 25 years. I am a graduate of Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction and have served as a teacher for the school for five years. I’ve also received training in inner healing prayer and have facilitated hundreds of sessions since 2011 and can incorporated it as needed in sessions.

My high school sweetheart, Terry, and I have been married since 1981. We founded Carefree Vineyard Church in 2001 and in 2018 transitioned it to a new pastor and moved to the Des Moines area of Iowa where I continue to serve in a variety of roles with Sustainable Faith. We have four grown children and two grandchildren. I love deeper conversations, road-trips with my husband (sometimes on his Harley), home decorating, writing and painting.

Contact

Phone: 623.640.0304

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...

pastors

pastor's family

youth

professors or academics

married coules

business professionals

military

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

creativity

Terrance Tarleton

Indianola, IA, United States

I have been trained through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. As a pastor who discovered that Jesus TRULY does offer...

About Me

I have been trained through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. As a pastor who discovered that Jesus TRULY does offer a life of "easy yokes and light burdens," I have a desire to help others enter into that type of relationship with Jesus!

Contact

Phone: (623) 221-3752

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Diane Tatem

El Paso, TX, United States

After following God into a counseling career I retired 4 years ago and then God 'directed' me into Spiritual Direction. I...

About Me

After following God into a counseling career I retired 4 years ago and then God 'directed' me into Spiritual Direction. I am currently providing Spiritual Direction to 8 persons and three of those are also meeting with me for a monthly Group Direction. I am currently able to do this without charging. I have been a Stephen Ministry Leader for 8 years and continue to co-direct that ministry in my church. Practicing Contemplative prayer and journeying toward a more contemplative lifestyle, I occasionally give conversational workshops in Contemplative Prayer. I try to go on Retreat every few months and in November will attend a 3 day Retreat for Spiritual Directors at Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico. There are no Directors in my area and this will be really helpful, to meet and learn from what others are doing. Some other interests are birding, being outdoors in general, and learning about life from the view of my sons and grandchildren...oh and struggling to keep up with my phone and computer.

Contact

Phone: 915-433-5034

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or phone. If unable to answer, please leave a message.

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Brandon Taylor

La Mirada, CA, United States

I am currently located in Southern California (La Mirada) and received my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the...

About Me

I am currently located in Southern California (La Mirada) and received my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute of Spiritual Formation in the Talbot School of Theology.

I thoroughly enjoyed giving direction because of the opportunity it gives me to see God at work loving and sanctifying a brother or sister in Christ. I truly love getting to see the sheer beauty of another's soul and sharing in their gratification as they experience God's love for them in their uniqueness.

I understand spiritual direction to be a spiritual discipline we participate in, with the help of another believer, to reflect on our lives and what God is doing. This reflection helps us discern His presence with us more clearly and to move into new places of understanding and intimacy with Him.

My approach to direction is founded on the conviction that God is welcoming and accepting of our genuine selves and is particularly interested in bringing healing and wholeness to our lives, hidden heart, skills, and desires. As such, I am a director who tries to be hospitable and comforting to my directee's true self, especially as they share parts of their heart that are authentic but seem undesirable toward others or God.

My areas of "expertise": I'm familiar with the process of finding work and approaching questions of vocation around graduation. And I'm familiar with the lives of undergrad students who excel in school.

I'm available to meet with men up to age 40 and undergraduate male and females.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Specialties

Works with...

vocation

undergrads

students

athletes

Judy Tenelshof

Brea, CA, United States

My goal as a Spiritual Director and as Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation program is to have others understand the nature...

About Me

My goal as a Spiritual Director and as Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation program is to have others understand the nature, process and practices of spiritual growth and to have them experience deeper intimacy with God and others. My expertise as a spiritual director, teacher and conference speaker is in helping individuals and families grow relationally, morally, and spiritually.

Professional Experience:
Professor of Spirituality and Marriage and Family, Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership, Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation Focus, Associate Director of The Center for Spiritual Renewal, Founder of Hilltop Renewal Center, Spiritual Director, Consultant to pastors, faculty, pastoral staffs, mission organizations, corporations and schools

Education:
B.A., California State University, Fullerton. M.A. Talbot School of Theology. M.A. in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary. Ph.D. in Marital and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Certificate, Spiritual Direction, L.A. Diocese.

Author:
Co-edited Women and Men in Ministry, 2001. Authored several journal articles, along with chapters in Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education for a New Generation; Short-Term Missions Boom: The Guide to International and Domestic Involvement; and the Christian Education Dictionary.

Speaker:
In the areas of Spiritual Formation, Gender, Marriage and Family, and Parenting at: Conferences, Retreats, Churches, Corporations

Contact

Phone: (562) 903-6000 X 3203

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Individuals

marriage

groups (church

school

corporate)

Jodi Thomas

Johnson City, TN, United States

“God comes to us disguised as our life.” –Paula D’Arcy To me, Spiritual Direction is companioning with someone in their spiritual...

About Me

“God comes to us disguised as our life.” –Paula D’Arcy

To me, Spiritual Direction is companioning with someone in their spiritual journey for a richer relationship and encounter with God, helping them recognize God's love, movements, and invitations in their life and their circumstances. It's a safe place to process the "stuff" of life--emotions, questions, struggles.

I have been walking with Christ for 30+ years, and stumbled upon the ministry of spiritual direction, alongside silence and solitude, about 15 years ago during a time of crisis in my life when my normal faith rhythms were no longer sustaining me. I had tons of head knowledge and theology, but my heart came nowhere close to reflecting what I believed. Think a bobble-head with a grinch tiny heart. And yet, I had studied every book in the Bible and was actively involved with ministry. Something was wrong. In His kindness, Jesus has had me on a journey of becoming truly rooted and grounded in His love--the bedrock of all transformation--and has used spiritual direction, silence and solitude, and other spiritual practices to foster this in my life. My desire is to offer to others what has been a catalyst for transformation in my own life.

I received my training from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA, and I am pursuing a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction. I am also the Women’s Ministry Director at Redeemer Community Church in Johnson City.I have been married to my wonderful, funny husband for 22 years, have a teenage son, and two spoiled dogs named Bear and Ridge. I love hiking, gardening, reading, going on adventures, and eating yummy food with friends or family.

Contact

Phone: (615) 584-1833

Website: www.jodikthomas.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women of all ages and stages of life

men

pastors or ministry leaders

missionaries

people who want to grow in their relationship with God

parents of special needs children

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Enneagram

rule of life

stages of faith

silent retreats

spiritual formation

Barb Toft

Overland Park, KS, United States

It is my honor to hear your story as you share it, to help you identify the obvious and not so...

About Me

It is my honor to hear your story as you share it, to help you identify the obvious and not so obvious workings of God in your life, to hold a space open where you can spend unhurried time in His presence; to stand with you in celebration, to sit with you in loss, to journey with you as you find your way to the heart of God's love for you. We were never meant to walk this road alone. I am delighted to partner with you on this great adventure!
I received my training in spiritual direction from the School of Sustainable Faith, completing their 2 year program. I have also completed training to journey with you through the Ignatian Exercises. As a director, I can meet with you in person or via Skype. Twice/year I offer spiritual retreats for women in an intimate cabin setting in Stockton, MO. These Friday evening to Sunday noon retreats offer an extended time to pull away from the noise of life and spend uninterrupted time with the lover of our souls. Contact me for more information about receiving one-on-one direction or attending one of my retreats.

Contact

Phone: 913-963-4970

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...

women

Expertise in...

One-on-one direction with lay people

Ignatian exercises

discernment

retreats

Stephen Torhaus

La Mirada, CA, United States

I am a Spiritual Director in La Mirada, CA with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care from the Institute...

About Me

I am a Spiritual Director in La Mirada, CA with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. I have a great fascination for personality (I am familiar with Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram) as it relates to spirituality and enjoy exploring the inner work of the Holy Spirit as it relates to a person's individuality rather than what the expected "normal" is supposed to look like. I take particular joy in exploring where a person's emotional (heart) experience/theology contrasts with learned (head) theology and working through the tension that is found there. I also have experience with inner healing and deliverance prayer ministry, which I can do independently or on a limited basis within a direction session when it directly relates to the content being explored in a given moment. I also served some time in the U.S. military and so those looking for a Spiritual Director who is a veteran are welcome to inquire.

Contact

Phone: 585-403-6710

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Seminary Students

Ministry Leaders

Married Couples

Youth

Academics

Expertise in...

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

Dark Night

Inner Healing/Deliverance

Jessica Torres

Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, United States

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care...

About Me

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care in May of 2017. Through the program, I was trained as a spiritual director. I offer spiritual direction through Biola’s Center for Spiritual Renewal.

I consider it such a privilege to journey with others as they seek to slow down and seek deep, meaningful relationship with God. I enjoy meeting with people from all walks of life. I have 15 years of vocational ministry experience in the local church which has given me a unique interest in caring for pastors, shepherds, and leaders. It would be a gift to meet with you.

Contact

Phone: (949) 842-2655

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Students

Ministers

Church Staff

Courtney Towery

Los Gatos, CA, United States

My journey with Jesus has taken many twists and turns. I grew up on a farm in Michigan, studied Church Music...

About Me

My journey with Jesus has taken many twists and turns. I grew up on a farm in Michigan, studied Church Music Ministry at Cedarville University in Ohio, worked for a church music staff in Memphis, joined Campus Crusade for missions in Mexico, and found the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University. After graduating with my Masters in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, I served on a church staff with college students and taught spiritual formation classes at Talbot Seminary. My husband and I moved up to the California bay area and now have a 7 yr. old daughter and 5 yr. old twin boys.

All of these experiences have broadened my horizons, not only to the fascinating person of Jesus but also to God’s creativity of my own person. As I have traveled the twists and turns of my story, I've grown to love journeying with people as God writes their stories. Formally, I've done this through 10 years of spiritual direction and supervision. Informally, I consider every day and every person an opportunity to witness God using our stories to write His big Story.

Contact

Phone: 901-568-9696

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Dianne Trotter

Galt, CA, United States

My first introduction to spiritual direction was through personal reading and interaction with the VantagePoint3 processes, (www.vantagepoint3.org), as well as meeting...

About Me

My first introduction to spiritual direction was through personal reading and interaction with the VantagePoint3 processes, (www.vantagepoint3.org), as well as meeting a spiritual director at a pastor's conference who was instrumental in my introduction to prayer practices and demonstrating a genuine, hospitable, listening heart.

With over 20 years of ministry experience, I am a Christian Spiritual Director with a passion for listening and walking with others as they follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Having most recently served on staff of Horizon Church in Galt, California, I have experience in helping women and men navigate the challenges of life transitions – whether it be changes in relationships, a life-altering diagnosis, the loss of a loved one or other shifts in life circumstances – listening to more than words, but listening to the heart, helping sense God’s closeness and discovering where He is already at work.

The ministry of spiritual direction has been life affirming and changing for me. There have been several people through life that have served as listener's and companions along the way. I desire to be ‘that’ person that listens, that pays attention to someone's heart and desire to follow Jesus and be close to Him. It is always an honor to hear someone's story and walk with them on their faith journey as we recognize that the Lord is always present, He is good, He is already at work and He is the real director.

I continued to pursue my training and have received my Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sioux Falls Seminary in the Listening People to Life Program. (www.sfseminary.edu). I also have a Bachelor in Music Education from the University of Montevallo (Alabama).

My husband, John, and I have been married nearly 48 years and have served in different church ministry situations together. We have one married son, a lovely daughter in law and two grandchildren.

Contact

Phone: 2097121836

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email for first contact would be preferred

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Will Truesdell

Wiscasset, ME, United States

I completed the Selah training for Spiritual Direction, and have a Masters in Spiritual Formation from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. For...

About Me

I completed the Selah training for Spiritual Direction, and have a Masters in Spiritual Formation from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

For the past 28 years I have served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in its mission to see the gospel penetrate and transform the lives of students and faculty in colleges and universities in New England. My passion in this work has been to come alongside others in their journey towards Jesus, wherever they are in that process. My current role is to serve the spiritual formation needs of our staff throughout New England.

I love the opportunity in Spiritual Direction to join with others in their journey of faith, their experience of God, and being an observer of the transformational power of God. I especially enjoy working with leaders and those involved in mission. I long to see others come to a deeper experience of God’s love that sets them free to live the lives they were made to live.

I live on the beautiful coast of Maine with my wife of 25 years, 13-year old daughter and 5-year old son. Some of my interests include surfing (yes, even in winter), hiking, astronomy, maps, and exploring new places.

Contact

Phone: 207-380-7601

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Paula U'ren

El Cajon, CA, United States

During a transitional phase in my life, I realized that I hungered to know God in a deeper, more experiential way...

About Me

During a transitional phase in my life, I realized that I hungered to know God in a deeper, more experiential way. Pursuing that desire, I began seeing a spiritual director and my journey of discovery of God and myself began to open in new and richer ways. A year later I enrolled in a 2-year program of spiritual formation and direction training through Christian Formation and Direction Ministries (CFDM, San Diego). In 2008, I completed the program with a certificate in the Art of Christian Spiritual Direction. I believe that God has called me to be a spiritual director and it is my pleasure and joy to meet with a directee and accompany them through the up’s and down’s of their life journey, experiencing God’s presence in the midst of their hurt, growth, trauma, healing, and celebration.

I’ve been in leadership in women’s ministries, Bible studies, mentoring, and writing and leading reflective retreats at my church. I am married and have one grown son. I enjoy hiking, gardening, coffee with a friend, and reading a good book.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

Varied ages

with a sub-category of millennials

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

grief

psychology

and Enneagram

Ellen Uebele

Green Bay, WI, United States

During a year when confusion and disappointment felt like the only sure thing in my life, I was introduced to the...

About Me

During a year when confusion and disappointment felt like the only sure thing in my life, I was introduced to the ministry of Spiritual Direction. This grace-filled way of being listened to brought solace and clarity to my soul. As my spiritual journey transitioned, soul care practices and retreats became regular appointments on my calendar. The Lord enabled me to earn a certificate in spiritual direction from Leadership Transformations, Inc in 2011. It is now my joy to facilitate retreats and companion others in their life with God.

Prior to this I worked as an occupational therapist. In the church I led growth groups for survivors of abuse, offered lay counseling and I have mentored many women. Naturally, these experiences shape the way I companion others in spiritual direction. I love being outdoors and enjoy Wisconsin's four season. My husband and I have four grown children.

What people have said about Ellen:

"She has helped me realize that God longs for authentic relationship with me and what that looks likes in my day to day life..."

"This retreat transcended the socioeconomic and denominational lines that usually separate people. I felt inclusion and community in love."

Contact

Phone: 920-366-8047

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

One on one

Group direction

LWG groups

The Apprentice Series group

day long and overnights retreats.

Expertise in...

Listening prayer

Resiliency

Abuse recovery

Women's retreats

Lisa Van Allen

Cedar Falls, IA, IA, United States

If you hunger for a deeper relationship with the Holy and thirst for a 'Sabbatical Lifestyle', Dr. Lisa Van Allen is...

About Me

If you hunger for a deeper relationship with the Holy and thirst for a 'Sabbatical Lifestyle', Dr. Lisa Van Allen is uniquely gifted and equipped to hold space for you. With academic degrees in theology and psychology, certificates in spiritual direction and coaching, and life experiences that have tested her faith and practice, Lisa is passionate about supporting you as you go through painful change, face challenges in your leadership, or simply want to dive deeper into Ignatian or contemplative spirituality.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 MSG

Contact

Phone: (319)551-1414

Website: www.DrLisaVanAllen.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Phone, email, or web contact form

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Ministry and business leaders

chronic pain

disabled

terminally ill

trauma

loss

Expertise in...

Ignatian exercises

grief or loss

chronic pain

Mindfulness

psychology

business leadership

Enneagram

Myers-Briggs

discernment

Stephen Van Dop

Westerville, OH, United States

God made space for us in his covenant family. We are embraced as children. We respond by making space for God...

About Me

God made space for us in his covenant family. We are embraced as children. We respond by making space for God and entering that space to be with him. My practice is to journey alongside of people who are seeking to "be" with and to live deeply in God's presence. This spiritual life is not hidden inside us. Living in the presence of God, being in touch with God's Spirit, being fined tuned to God's sensitivities opens our hearts and sharpens our awareness of the movement of God in all of our ordinary activities among ordinary people. The true spiritual life is not an escape from life. It is a confrontation with life. It is not a leisure-time activity or a diversion from life, but journey where we find space to "be" with God as we partner with God gathering, reconciling and uniting this world to himself.

I have been a missional pastor for over 30 years working in and through local church communities, (primarily Chicago, IL and Columbus, Ohio), international ministry partnerships, (such as Ghana, South Africa and Zambia), and in hospital settings (particularly Rush University, Chicago, IL). I have a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, an Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling), and a Doctorate of Ministry in Evangelism. I am certified as a life coach and actively apply this set of skills with developing leaders. I also have over 3000 hours in Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). I am trained by the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual direction with an emphasis of Ignatian spirituality.

I have been married for 38 years and have three children and nine grandchildren. I am interested in a good story, mentoring young leaders - particularly men, the arts, woodworking, and outdoor activities (i. e. hiking, canoeing, backpacking, and skiing) and traveling to explore new places.

Contact

Phone: 6142595303

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors or church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

church planters

business professionals

and terminally ill

Expertise in...

Men's spirituality

Life coach

Enneagram

Lectio Divina

Centering Prayer

Ignatian

Myers-Briggs

John Voigts

Springfield, Illinois, IL, United States

Sitting with a Spiritual Director regularly has meant a lot to me and is an important part of my ongoing life...

About Me

Sitting with a Spiritual Director regularly has meant a lot to me and is an important part of my ongoing life of the spirit.

12 step recovery has been a big part of my spiritual journey for many years. The 12 steps are a rich and profound vein for spiritual formation worthy of being mined for a lifetime. This often finds its way into my conversations.

My personal practice includes stillness, periods of solitude, contemplative prayer and other practices which can sometimes help us to, as Parker Palmer has put it, "penetrate illusion and touch reality."

I enjoy cycling, swimming, reading, family and the great friends God has blessed me with. I enjoy good coffee and conversation.

Contact

Phone: 217-725-0958

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Jenny Wall

Wichita, KS, United States

It is truly an honor to walk alongside individuals wherever they are in their spiritual journey, as they work through questions...

About Me

It is truly an honor to walk alongside individuals wherever they are in their spiritual journey, as they work through questions and issues relating to their life with God. I have a Masters of Arts Degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation from Friends University in Wichita. My training also includes Larry Crabb's School of Spiritual Direction.

My background includes 25 plus years as a church lay leader in a variety of ministries over that time; Music and Kids Ministries, leading Women's Bible Studies and directing Women's Ministries. I've also served on church staff as Kids and Family Ministries Director for 6 years. God has used some great losses in my life to challenge my assumptions and cause me to search for Him in a deeper way, giving me a sensitivity to others grieving loss of any kind and searching for answers. While leading Women's Bible studies I found myself in conversations with women struggling with spiritual matters, but often felt inadequate to help them. I eventually sought more training to be able to better serve others.

Since 2014 I have been offering spiritual direction both individually and in group settings, in my home, by Skype. I am available to lead workshops, spiritual retreats and small groups for spiritual formation, and teaching on various spiritual disciplines.

My husband Robert and I have been married for 34 years, and are transitioning soon to the world of empty nesting, as our two young adult daughters are beginning to fly on their own!

Contact

Website: https://wordsfromasparrow.blog/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church and ministry leaders

seminarians and those training to be Spiritual Directors

men

women

elderly

aging persons

those who've experienced grief

spiritual abuse

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Spiritual formation

Ignatian Spirituality Exercises

Exploring questions about God

Grief & loss

Transitions

Spiritual Abuse

Jenny Walley

, Scotland, United Kingdom

My desire is to see people listen and respond to God in whatever season they find themselves. I offer retreats and...

About Me

My desire is to see people listen and respond to God in whatever season they find themselves. I offer retreats and spiritual direction, as well as team discernment in a variety of Church contexts. I received my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation in Southern California. I enjoy accompanying people who are working in the marketplace as well as in full time ministry.

I am married to John, and a mama to three fabulous little people, am learning to grow vegetables and to paint.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Troy Walling

Omaha, NE, United States

Troy Walling is the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer for The Leadership Institute. Troy is a writer, frequent speaker and...

About Me

Troy Walling is the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer for The Leadership Institute. Troy is a writer, frequent speaker and consultant who specializes in organizational transformation for churches, non-profits and businesses. Troy holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction, Formation and Leadership from The Leadership Institute. Troy is a Spiritual Director and a member of the Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association. In addition to working as a recognized coach and guide for community and business leaders, Troy is also the owner of shipredpallet.com, a parcel shipping consulting company based in Omaha, Nebraska where he has the opportunity to implement the rhythms of Jesus in an organizational setting. Troy and his wife, Stacey, are the proud parents of three children: Ryan, Roscoe and Olivia. Twitter: @troywalling

Troy's spiritual direction practice endeavors to mutually tune our ears, both director and directee, to hear the footsteps of God in a posture of deep listening. Special attention is given to places of identity, presence and cultivating an inward sense of belovedness.

Contact

Phone: 888-880-4854, ext 9

Website: spiritualleadership.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Executive leaders

pastors

married couples

business professionals

church leaders

struggling Christians

burned out leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

men's spirituality

trauma

grief

creativity

sexuality

life coach

enneagram

strengthsfinder

recovery

rule of life

dark night

List of ESDA Spiritual Directors

Janice Tarleton

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Terrance Tarleton

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Diane Tatem

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Brandon Taylor

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Judy Tenelshof

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Jodi Thomas

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Barb Toft

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Stephen Torhaus

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Jessica Torres

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Courtney Towery

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Dianne Trotter

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Will Truesdell

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Paula U'ren

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Ellen Uebele

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Lisa Van Allen

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