Grafted Life Ministries

Elizabeth Payne

Moses Lake, WA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

I currently reside in Washington with my husband. I offer spiritual direction to adults and students in Ecuador and the USA. I have done member care for many years.

Contact

Phone: 805-433-5680

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Expertise in...

cross cultural

third-culture

ministry leaders

Suzana Payne

Glendora and Pasadena, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

I received my direction training in Los Angeles through CFDM in 2011-2012 and I’ve been walking with new spiritual friends ever since.

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

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

Grace to it…

Contact

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

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Young Adults

Grief and Loss

Missionaries

Groups

Expertise in...

Creative Arts

Dark Night

Imaginative Prayer

Lectio Divina

Kenny Payne

Franklin, TN, United States

Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God? Could you use an experienced companion as you try to discern the voice...

About Me

Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God? Could you use an experienced companion as you try to discern the voice and will of God in your life? Are you hungering and thirsting for the righteousness Jesus calls his students to experience?

Through my personal practice of spiritual direction I discovered that disciplines which create awareness of the love, voice, and work of God in my life fueled wonderful spiritual growth. Spiritual direction helped my faith become more experience based, as I grew in greater intimacy with God. I beleive that spiritual direction is a conversational relatsionship between you, your director, and the Holy Spirit, which will sow seeds of growth in your life. I would love to be part of your experience of the benefits of spiritual direction if you choose this path for yourself.

I am a spiritual director, life coach, and mentor, dividing my time between Kyiv, Ukraine and Franklin, TN. As a long-term missionary to Ukraine, I use my spiritual direction practice to help fund my mission work. My credentials include: Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Loyola University Chicago; Certified Christian Leadership Coach through Coach Approach Ministries; D.Min. from Columbia Theoological Seminary. I am married to Lora, and have three children: Leanna, Dima and Lexi. I read more than 100 books per year, mostly focused on spiritual growth and theology.

If you are looking for an experienced, engaging, and helpful person to work with to accomplish your goals, I would love to be that person!

Contact

Phone: (850) 348-3530

Website: www.kennypayne.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...

Students

pastors and church leaders

men.

Expertise in...

Ignatian

men's spirituality

life coach.

Nancy Peckham

Tustin, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

Contact

Phone: 7146234916

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Bahasa Indonesia

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

Women

University Students

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

trauma or grief

cross-cultural

Kimberly Pelletier

Wheaton, IL, United States

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 815-483-3970

Website: kimberlypenrodpelletier.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

anyone.

Expertise in...

Trauma survivors

grief and loss

embodied spirituality

enneagram

life transition

creative prayer

spiritual practice

solitude retreats

connecting with nature

labyrinth walking

imaginative prayer

gospel contemplation

lectio divina

visio divina

meditation

mindfulness

Celah Pence

Harrisonburg, VA, United States

I enjoy listening deeply and reflecting with women on their journey with Christ. It seems that we all need another believer...

About Me

I enjoy listening deeply and reflecting with women on their journey with Christ. It seems that we all need another believer to prayerfully accompany us from time to time...a companion, as we sift through our experiences, thoughts, motives, and emotions. Having another soul present can enable us to discern what God's Spirit is saying, and where we are being invited into greater freedom. We long for someone to simply listen to the whole of our story and to know us deeply. We wish for a place in which it is safe to say anything, and a place where we can hear God responding to us through His Word. We desire to see Christ, and be comforted or led by Him in a way that we can actually feel and experience. This is the arena of spiritual direction.
I have been engaged in this kind of process for some time, both as the 'seeking one' and the 'listening companion.' My training includes a degree in psychology, level II Healing Prayer training (Christian Healing Ministries), 2 yr certificate in Spiritual Direction (Selah Spiritual Direction, LTI), and mentoring/disciplining women/leading women's retreats for 17 years. Currently I am enrolled in a graduate pastoral counseling program. In this time of pandemic, Zoom, FaceTime, and phone calls are the means through which we can connect, and the Holy Spirit meets us there.

Contact

Phone: 540-246-9182 (cell) - leave a message

Website: https://www.bythestillwaters.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...

I work with women

and have experience walking alongside victims of abuse.

Expertise in...

Contemplative listening (to/with the Holy Spirit and the directee)

holding space in the session for directee to connect with Jesus' heart

healing prayer

lectio divina

accompanying the journey of grief

life transitions

feeling 'stuck.'

Teddi Pettee

Roseville, CA, United States

I've served in para-church ministry for 25 years; focused on building authentic, Christ-sharing relationships with young people who are under-resourced and...

About Me

I've served in para-church ministry for 25 years; focused on building authentic, Christ-sharing relationships with young people who are under-resourced and often at risk. Currently, I serve in the Leader Formation Department at Youth for Christ, USA, training adults across the US who lead ministry to 11-19 year olds; developing ministry skills and personal, Spirit-led transformation. While I love my chosen vocation, I found myself "under water" in recent years driven by my work ethic, a culture of achievement and an internal desire to to earn approval. (Not to mention the wave of life changes that come as we age!) I needed help coming up for air and Spiritual Direction was the help Jesus used to invite me into His long and loving gaze. Spiritual direction has helped me cultivate an un-hurried soul in companionship with Jesus.

I completed certification in Spiritual Direction as well as The School of Contemplative Life and the Ignation Prayer Exercises through Sustainable Faith. Each of these has generated transformation in my inner life and I am delighted to accompany others as they journey. As people occasionally need help figuring out where the Holy Spirit is leading, I create and hold space for folks to meet with Jesus. More of a companion on the road than a direction-giver, I come alongside as a support.

My experience in offering Spiritual Direction includes meeting with ministry leaders, young women, new moms and "empty nesters"; helping each explore the presence of Jesus and His shepherding voice. I have served as an on-site Spiritual Director for Women's Reflective Retreats in Mount Hermon, CA.

I host reflective retreats that help attendees develop rhythms of retreat and reflection, helping people settle in to this journey; encouraging them toward the heart of Jesus through the movements in their souls.

If you are interested in more information or a potential appointment, feel free to text/call or shoot me an email.

Contact

Phone: 916-798-2839

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Call/Text/Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women

college women

female leaders

ministry leaders

moms

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Kurt Pflegl

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

My life has been one of call and response - God gives me awareness of His call and I respond by...

About Me

My life has been one of call and response - God gives me awareness of His call and I respond by following His lead. In this journey of joy, God has called me to serve in different ministry capacities for more than 20 years. Most recently, He led me to start a church community in San Luis Obispo where we grow together in practicing the presence of God. As I desperately depend on Him to follow this calling, He has drawn me into deeper personal postures, practices and rhythms in order to consistently stay in the flow of His Spirit. God also led me to complete formal training through the Leadership Institute to help others do the same in both small groups and individual spaces. I have come to more fully understand and appreciate the dynamic between God awareness and self-awareness, and how humble vulnerability is critical to growing intimacy with the One who is Perfect Love. What does Jesus want you to know? Let's discover the answers together.

Contact

Phone: 7024803059

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...

pastors and church leaders

Megan Pool

Ferndale, MI, United States

I have been practicing Spiritual Direction for over 2 years after completing my SD certification with an organization called Sustainable Faith...

About Me

I have been practicing Spiritual Direction for over 2 years after completing my SD certification with an organization called Sustainable Faith in 2017. I began my journey with SD 15 years ago when I first began seeing my own Director that I’ve been meeting with monthly ever since. I have found my home in observing the loving, intricate and holy work of God in the lives of the Beloved. My joy is found in watching and waiting for the Voice of God as He draws people close. My favorite scripture about Spiritual Direction comes from John chapter 3; “The One who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and is now complete. He must become greater; I must become less.” This is becoming my heart’s desire.
I have particular training in a prayer model called Immanuel Prayer as well as experience teaching Lectio Divina and the Examen Prayer. I am also currently training to become a SD who is able to lead others through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. After personally going through that extended meditation twice, I am very passionate about seeing others experience it as well.
I am available for 1 hour Spiritual Direction sessions during flexible daytime hours. I am available for face to face meetings with locals as well as sessions via FaceTime or WhatsApp. I charge $50 per session. Please email me to start the conversation.

Contact

Phone: 248-259-8925

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

able to understand intermediate Spanish and speak beginner Spanish.

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

church leaders

international long term workers

students

business professionals

terminally ill

marginalized.

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Examen

Immanuel Prayer

Imaginative Prayer. In training for learning how to lead people through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius.

Anthony Price

Gawler, SA, Australia

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

About Me

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

Contact

Website: www.revanthonyprice.wordpress.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

anyone interested in spiritual direction

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and adapting them for Protestants

Alfred Quah

Singapore, , Singapore

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

About Me

Alfred works as a full-time ecumenical spiritual director and pastoral counsellor in private practice. He is a member of Spiritual Director International as well as Life Direction Singapore and subscribes to their ethical standards and practices.
He is the director of One Path ministry (www.one-path.com). He conducts workshops and retreats both locally as well as overseas.
Alfred holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology (Trinity Theological College, Singapore) and a Master's of Arts in Pastoral Counselling (Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA). He has undergone a two-year Formation Program for Spiritual Director with Life Direction Singapore. He has worked in various capacities in different Churches and Christian organizations for more than 30 years.
Alfred is married to Helen, his wife of 32 years, and they have two daughters, Rachel and Sarah. He enjoys nature walks, photography, art, reading, and traveling.

Contact

Phone: 65-96934934

Website: www.one-path.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Mandarin

Specialties

Works with...

Spiritual Seekers

Expertise in...

Contemplative Spirituality

Pastoral Issues

Creativity

Myers-Briggs

Angie Raineri

Lamorlaye, Hauts-de-France, France

The practice of coming alongside and companioning with a person (or small group) to help them pay attention to what God...

About Me

The practice of coming alongside and companioning with a person (or small group) to help them pay attention to what God, through His Holy Spirit, is personally communicating and doing in and with them as they journey through this thing called life. This companioning leads to growth in Christlikeness and noticing the Holy Spirit’s transforming work in their life. Member ESDA.

Contact

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...

Women

Missionaries

Cross-cultural

Expertise in...

Contemplative

Multiple Spiritual Practices

Women’s Spirituality

Cross-Cultural

Enneagram

Linda Rankin

San Diego, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

Linda offers contemplative spiritual direction with an awareness of the body and trauma. Somatic Experiencing® is a modality that helps work with the stuck energy of trauma in the body in a way that is supported and titrated in order to not re-traumatize the individual. Linda is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® certified with the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.

Contact

Phone: (619)213-3610

Website: semisilent.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: lrankin@semisilent.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

ministry leaders

spiritual directors

contempatives

those who currently are in therapy for mental health issues

Expertise in...

trauma

body-spriit connection

anxiety

depression

contemplative practices

Adam Rechenmacher

Vancouver, WA, United States

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

About Me

Adam is the founder of Presently Spiritual Direction. He was formally trained in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, a department of Talbot Theological Seminary, where he received a MA in Soul Care. He also obtained a BA in Theology and Biblical Studies from William Jessup University, before going on to focus his studies in Developmental Spirituality, Pneumatology and Sanctification at the postgraduate level. He has been trained in the different facets and schools of spiritual direction, including the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Carmelite Spiritual Direction. He was also an Associate Certified Coach (ACC 2017-20) designated by the International Coach Federation and is a Certified Professional Behaviors Analyst, Certified Professional Motivators Analyst, Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst, and Certified to read personal Axiology results designated by TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.

Contact

Phone: 4083099432

Website: www.presently.org

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Susan Reese

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: 605-336-6588

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

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

vocational discernment with all ages

leaders

prayer

Expertise in...

CliftonStrengthsFinder

Vocational Discernment

Roni Rega

Carol Stream, IL, United States

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 847-845-3132

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries

minstry workers

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Solitude

Group Direction

Using Imagination with Bible stories

Sharon Renwick

Belton, MO, United States

I was introduced to Spiritual Direction through the wonderful ministry of Wellspring/SoulCare in Menlo Park, CA. After completing a cohort year...

About Me

I was introduced to Spiritual Direction through the wonderful ministry of Wellspring/SoulCare in Menlo Park, CA. After completing a cohort year with SoulCare, I knew God was calling me to offer the same care and spiritual companionship to others. I received my Spiritual Director Certification through Sustainable Faith.

I have been in ministry for over 30 years working on church staff, para-church organizations, and Christian Camping. My passion is to work with women who desire to draw closer to God and know His love more deeply. It is also a joy to provide a safe, supportive space for those who carry the, sometimes, heavy mantle of leadership where they can let down, unload and encounter the refreshment of the Holy Spirit.

I love missions and have worked with missionaries in Italy since 2005. If you are a missionary on the field or one that is home on furlough I would love to provide a hospitable environment where you can share your story and where, together, we can listen for the movement of God in your life.

Contact

Phone: (831) 233-0326

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

leaders

missionaries

Expertise in...

Women’s spirituality

grief

cross-cultural

creativity

Anne Richardson

San Diego, CA, United States

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

About Me

Over the years, spiritual direction has been a place where I have deepened by relationship God. I retired as an Audiologist and felt called to become a spiritual director. I was trained in Christian Formation Direction Ministries of San Diego and finished in 2011. I moved from assisting people to hear their outer world, to listening to their internal soul.
I also am an author and published a workbook called Not Alone: A Christ-Centered recovery process for women who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual trauma (2019) and Not Alone: Transforming Trauma and Accompanying Survivors (2020). As I started to share my own story of childhood molestation and deeper healing of God, many women have shared their stories with me. Both books contain true stories and spiritual practices that allow God's loving transformation. My latest book has a section for clergy, spiritual directors, and family on how to accompany survivors. It brings me joy to see women become freer to be who they were created to be.
I am married to my husband, Ron, of 31 years. We have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.
I love to swim, dance and take walks along the ocean.

Contact

Phone: 858-573-6927

Website: www.spiritualdirectionandtrauma.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Either

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

Sign Language

Specialties

Works with...

Women in spiritual direction

men and women in supervision

female trauma survivors

Expertise in...

Supervision

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Dream work

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

emotional or sexual trauma.

Sam Rima

Spokane WA, USA, WA, United States

My background is in the church and academia, where I have served in a variety of roles for 35 years. My...

About Me

My background is in the church and academia, where I have served in a variety of roles for 35 years. My personal spiritual perspective is what I would call contemplative evangelical and firmly orthodox. I have been ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America and hold a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and a Ph.D. in socioeconomics (Spiritual Capital Theory). I have written or contributed to five books. I have taught and coached many leaders in my various roles and now feel called to embrace the vocation of spiritual direction on a more full time basis. I have completed three years of training as a spiritual director and been under supervision.

My view of spiritual direction can be summarized by Frank J. Houdek in his book, "Guided by the Spirit."

Spiritual direction is a conversation, a dialogue, between two people. In such a conversation one person aides another, often by a process of question and answer, to express his or her experience of personal faith and mystery.

My goal in direction, through this spiritual conversation, is to assist my directees in discerning how God is presently at work in their lives, so that they might more consciously and continually experience His presence in their lives.

Contact

Phone: 2063665150

Website: www.samrima.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...

pastors

church leaders

non-profit leaders

academics

writers

anyone wanting a deeper experience with God

Expertise in...

Ignatian discernment

Lectio Divina

leadership coaching

Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership

Self-Leadership

Enneagram

DiSC

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Elizabeth Payne

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Suzana Payne

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Kenny Payne

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Nancy Peckham

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Kimberly Pelletier

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Celah Pence

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Teddi Pettee

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Kurt Pflegl

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Megan Pool

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Anthony Price

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Alfred Quah

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Angie Raineri

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Linda Rankin

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Adam Rechenmacher