Grafted Life Ministries

Christina Klausen

Fond du Lac County, WI, USA, WI, United States

Hi, my name is Chris and my own personal journey towards spiritual direction was about a decade in the making. In...

About Me

Hi, my name is Chris and my own personal journey towards spiritual direction was about a decade in the making.

In my early thirties, I experienced a dark night of the soul that lasted for over a year. It was a difficult and disorientating time. I felt alone and without a good space to be able to openly and honestly process what was happening in my journey with God. Little did I know then what a gift that time would be. God used that time not only for forming my own soul but for shaping my future vocation. Through this experience, God gave me a passion for helping others better understand their own spiritual journeys, spiritual disciplines, and the care of their souls.

I bring over 20 years of experience in church and parachurch ministry as well as in learning and development across the lifespan. I have served on church staff and in church leadership and have extensive experience leading adult spiritual formation classes and book clubs. I completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology: Learning and Development at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a two-year training program in Spiritual Direction through The Christos Center for Spiritual Formation.

I have been married for 23 years and have one teenage daughter. I love to be outside in nature, backpack camping, doing leather work and anything creative, and reading - especially anything sci-fi/fantasy or related to spiritual growth and development.

I am on staff with Gracebridge Alliance, a non-profit organization of spiritual directors that desires to help sustain faithfulness in ministry leaders. I see directees in person in our offices in Brookfield, WI, and Fond du Lac, WI, as well as remotely.

I would welcome a conversation with you.

Contact

Website: www.gracebridgealliance.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or GraceBridge Website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Vocational Ministry Leaders

Pastors/Church leaders and their families

Church Staff

Parachurch Ministry Staff

Missionaries

College Ministry workers

Christian Education Staff

Expertise in...

spiritual formation and development

spiritual disciplines

art and creativity in faith

David Knaup

Rancho Santa Margarita, ,

David was a pastor in the Vineyard movement for more than 30 years. He is currently a missionary with the international...

About Me

David was a pastor in the Vineyard movement for more than 30 years. He is currently a missionary with the international missions organization Novo (www.Novo.org). David is called to assist pastors/leaders in their growth and intimacy with Jesus. David is passionate about loving Christ and finds his greatest joy in helping those he ministers to come into a dynamic, intimate relationship and love with Jesus. David has a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of La Verne, and an M.A. in ministry from Hope international University. Dave received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction.

Contact

Phone: 949-294-4748

Website: www.theoakrsm.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...

My primary focus is on the leadership of the Church.

Expertise in...

I am trained in coaching

inner healing

and pastoral care.

James Knight

Millbury, MA, United States

I count it a privilege to be invited to companion with people as they seek to journey deeper into the transforming...

About Me

I count it a privilege to be invited to companion with people as they seek to journey deeper into the transforming love of Jesus. The Prophet Jeremiah, in the midst of a spiritually dry time, reminded God’s people, “’Long ago the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3, NLT) As we travel through all phases and seasons of life, the joyful and the difficult, Jesus is continually inviting us to respond to Him and live more fully in His love for us. This does not always mean the love Jesus is extending to us is obvious at first or easy to embrace. Yet, what I love about the ministry of Spiritual Direction is the chance to assist and support others as they seek to know and encounter Jesus is a personal and formative way. I desire to be a presence and listening ear that opens the door for others to meet with and hear from the Holy Spirit, who is the true Spiritual Director of our lives. God is the guide, the grace, and the goal of our journey; our role is to attentively recognize and respond to His movements in our lives.
I have the joy of being with Jesus and people in many facets of life. I am husband to a wonderful wife, a dad to two young boys, an ordained pastor in The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, as a Spiritual Director, and as the Care Pastor at Faith Fellowship Church in Uxbridge, MA where I facilitate the pastoral care ministries of the church and oversee the church’s small groups. My training includes a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Zion Bible College, a Masters of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary with a concentration in Spiritual Formation, and the completion of a two-year training cohort in Spiritual Direction through The PAX Center of Spiritual Formation.

Contact

Phone: (508) 579-3719 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or Phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors or Church Leaders

Men

Women

Adults

Young Adults

Beth Knight

Clermont, FL, United States

Hello and welcome to Beth Knight Ministry! where my heart meets yours for deep supportive listening and where generous ecumenism abounds...

About Me

Hello and welcome to Beth Knight Ministry! where my heart meets yours for deep supportive listening and where generous ecumenism abounds.
~Spiritual Direction has been my passion for 20 years. My certification is through Holy Spirit Center of Anchorage, AK (2003-2005). I also hold a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary (2016) and am a Commissioned Ecumenical Minister through Federation of Christian Ministries.
~Having lived in Anchorage, Alaska for 19 years, the Holy Spirit meaningfully shaped my life through retreat ministry there and many beloved people. Now I live in central Florida where I love spending time with family, friends, being a Nana, outdoor evening walks, the smell of pine trees, and labyrinth prayer walking. I write a bit poetry and am an avid reader of non-fiction.
~ I serve as a spiritual director globally, supervisor to other SD, teach as an adjunct faculty with The Center for Formation/Ministry of Spiritual Direction School in Pennsylvania; and facilitate retreats & workshops in person and online. I also serve as a pastoral counselor in partnership with Central FL Psychological Consultants, a SD with Shade and Fresh Water Respite Ministry through FL Conf UMC and Chaplain for The Light House contemplative online spiritual community.
~My website: www.BethKnightMinistry.com

Contact

Phone: 352-978-8180

Website: www.bethknightministry.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...

Clergy

missionary debriefing

aging concerns

business professional background.

Expertise in...

Women’s spirituality

discernment

grief

recovery 12 steps

self esteem

Pamela Knudson

Cincinnati, OH, United States

"He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. “ Psalm 23:2 Is a favorite scripture...

About Me

"He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. “
Psalm 23:2 Is a favorite scripture and I see it as an invitation from God into His presence. It is my sincere desire to help you step into the quiet waters of God’s love. I would be honored to be your soul care companion on your journey.
I am a graduate of Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction and a member of ESDA. Offering you a welcoming space for connection with God and the transformation that occurs in that loving presence is my heart.
I am a certified naturalist and by request offer the observation of nature as a reflective tool in soul care. Similarly, as the founder of Presence Ministries, I lead contemplative nature retreats for those seeking the presence of God in his creation.
Let’s get started. https://www.quietwaterssoulcare.com/

Contact

Phone: (614)599-2887

Website: https://www.quietwaterssoulcare.com/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

contemplative nature connections & retreats with a focus on the presence of God

Kathy Koy

Pagosa Springs, CO, United States

"As a spiritual director, I am a faithful and engaged listener who compassionately companions and encourages others to a deeper understanding...

About Me

"As a spiritual director, I am a faithful and engaged listener who compassionately companions and encourages others to a deeper understanding of their belovedness in Jesus. My personal life call is to love and know God with intention, vigor, and passion. (Jeremiah 9:34)

I have walked my own wilderness journey with the Lord, and from there my desire was stirred to companion believers while they walk out their own journeys with Jesus. I have walked through divorce, single-parenting, remarriage and merging a blended family. Years in the wilderness deepened my love for Jesus and shaped my spiritual journey like nothing else has. I have been a military wife, a registered nurse, and I have directed a Christian ministry.

I encourage people on their journeys at different levels. I offer individual and group spiritual direction and some coaching. I speak at retreats on spiritual intimacy and growing deeper in Christ, and I also host contemplative group retreats in my home. It is a joy to see people journey with Christ and each other for a day!

I received my Spiritual Direction training from Selah (Leadership Transformations). I have completed the Transforming Center’s program for Spiritual Transformation, Larry Crabb’s New Way School of Spiritual Direction, and I have completed Coaching the Heart program from Leadership MetaFormation.

I am married to my best friend Ken, and we have a large and loud family of five children, three daughters-in-love, and three grandchildren. I live in the mountains of southwest Colorado, and I like to check off the boxes of a good Coloradan by hiking, running on trails, and sitting on my porch looking at the mountains."

Contact

Phone: 970-946-2958

Website: abidedheart.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Pamela Kudlick

Gold River, CA, United States

Spiritual Director companion, Professional Coach, Author: Pamela is a trained Spiritual Director who graduated from the SELAH Program from Leadership Transformations...

About Me

Spiritual Director companion, Professional Coach, Author: Pamela is a trained Spiritual Director who graduated from the SELAH Program from Leadership Transformations Inc. and is founder of Cornerstone Coach where she invites her clients to Lead Stronger. Live Fuller. ®

Pamela offers “HOPEN” as spiritual direction which is the HOPE in God who OPENS us to deeper love and communion through prayer, silence and listening with the Trinity. We notice His presence, words and ways in a holy sacred space where there is grace upon grace. She describes herself as a handmaiden on a donkey who loves Jesus, who enjoys prayer walks in nature and is learning to walk in God’s freedom and graces. Mostly she loves being present in His presence. Pamela completed the St. Ignatius exercises twice and is active in Coach Approach Ministries. She lives in Sacramento and Sedona and is available for spiritual direction via phone or through ZOOM. Blessings.

Contact

Phone: 916-671-9469

Website: www.onehopen.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church leaders

business professionals

adults

Expertise in...

Ignatian

professional coach

Strengths and Myers-Briggs

rule of life

contemplative practices

Ellen Kuo

Monrovia, CA, United States

I’m a second generation Asian-American who has worked in professional church ministry in the past. I enjoy art and museums, being...

About Me

I’m a second generation Asian-American who has worked in professional church ministry in the past. I enjoy art and museums, being an auntie, and walks in the park. My training took place in the greater Los Angeles area, first at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology (2014), and also at the Spirituality Center on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University (2017).

Living in a hectic, hyperconnected world, believers seeking to center their lives in Christ may find value in holding to a practice of spiritual direction. It is a monthly time to slow down with someone and listen deeply.

How is God at work in you? What is God communicating? How can you be true to your call in the circumstances you find yourself in? Questions such as these are explored in our fifty-minute sessions.

I am a gentle, intuitive, and trained spiritual director wanting to provide a space where God can be met. I’d like to assist you to notice the depth and details of your journey. Together, we cultivate a more reflective dimension to your Christian spirituality, with hopes that it brings greater connection to and awareness of God in your life.

Besides during the week, spiritual direction sessions are available one Saturday and one Sunday out of the month, and through video conferencing. Visit the website for more information.

Contact

Phone: (714)837-7632

Website: www.sonclasp.weebly.com

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

Leaders

Singles

People of Color

Seekers

Ministry Staff

Missionaries

Seminarians

International Workers

Young Adults

Parents

Persons touched by illness

Persons dealing with emotional pain

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

Asian-American issues

Trauma

Loss

Grief

Bereavement

Burn-out

Self-care

Identity

Intercultural

Cross-cultural

Teaching/giving talks

Dark Night

Stacey Kuszak

Lincoln, NE, ,

Spiritual direction was the ministry I needed and couldn't find after years of running myself ragged in ministry. I wanted to...

About Me

Spiritual direction was the ministry I needed and couldn't find after years of running myself ragged in ministry. I wanted to be able to trust the whispers of the Holy Spirit when everyone around me was saying something else. In my spiritual direction practice we take ample time to quiet our souls and listen together for what the Holy Spirit may have to say. The gifts that are often available in this space are interior freedom, discernment, awareness of God and his work in your life, deepening prayer and a fresh experience of the trinity just to name a few.

I was trained through Sustainable Faith and am continually sharpening and expanding my skills to include the Enneagram, Ignatian Spirituality, supervision and retreats.

Contact

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 of all ages and stages of faith

Expertise in...

Enneagram

Ignatian Spirituality

retreats

group spiritual direction

Wyndi Labrecque

Roswell, GA, United States

I am a spiritual director with dual trainings through Richmont Graduate University and Larger Story with Larry Crabb. Because I believe...

About Me

I am a spiritual director with dual trainings through Richmont Graduate University and Larger Story with Larry Crabb. Because I believe in the mind-body-spirit connection, I am trained in brainspotting, which can be helpful in processing spiritual trauma/abuse, as well as offer deeper connection with God by accessing emotions, memories, and ideas stored beyond conscious thought and language. After 20 years of serving on various church staffs, as well as growing up in a ministry family, I am passionate about companioning both church staff and those who have been hurt by the church. It is a special privilege to witness the stories of others and hold them before God. Working through my own healing process has developed an affinity for others in the process of grieving and healing.

As a spiritual director, I seek to create a calm and welcoming space to explore the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the directee. I believe that the Spirit is the ultimate director and is always at work in the directee’s life, even if the directee is unaware. Using a contemplative model, I follow the directee’s lead in the session as we pay attention together to their spiritual dynamics. As led by the Spirit, or requested by the directee, I incorporate brainspotting, as well as other spiritual practices into the direction session.

I also offer experiences with spiritual practices to groups, such as contemplative prayer, lectio divina, etc.

Contact

Website: https://www.wyndilabrecque.com/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church staff

pastor

ministry families

spiritual questioners

non-churched

unchurched

all ages

Expertise in...

Brainspotting

church hurt

spiritual trauma

spiritual abuse

deconstruction

mind body spirit connections

grief

loss

discerning spirits

spiritual practices

addiction recovery support

Christine Labrum

Hatfield, PA, United States

Your story and your heart matter. Many things lead an individual to consider a spiritual direction relationship: a longing for deeper...

About Me

Your story and your heart matter. Many things lead an individual to consider a spiritual direction relationship: a longing for deeper intimacy with God, a difficult or transitional season of life, faith stretching questions, or the demands, isolation, and intensity of ministry.

As a spiritual director, my heart will be attentive to God as I companion you. Together we will listen for God and look for His fingerprints on the pages of your story. My prayer is that you will experience God's love more fully and move into greater freedom, healing, and wholeness in Him.

I graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Arts in studio art (1992). I received a Master of Divinity from Biblical Seminary, Hatfield, PA (2004) and I completed spiritual direction training at Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation, Lancaster, PA (2013).

I am also a wife, mother, artist and author. My husband is an attorney and my two daughters are young adults. As an artist I reflect on, respond to, and pray the beauty and the mess of our walk with God through images. I have created three devotional books that blend Scripture, art, reflections, and journal pages.

Contact

Website: http://www.creatingspacetolisten.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

pastors

women

leaders

artists

writers

professionals

Expertise in...

spiritual disciplines

Lectio Divina

creativity

emotional health

art

Mike Labrum

Lake Forest Park, WA, United States

Hi, I’m Mike. I’m a husband, father of two and spiritual director that has been pastoring in the greater Seattle area...

About Me

Hi, I’m Mike.

I’m a husband, father of two and spiritual director that has been pastoring in the greater Seattle area for the last ten years. I have over 20 years of ministry experience and am ordained with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. I have completed The Academy of Spiritual Formation and am certified by The School of Spiritual Direction through SoulFormation.

Having walked through seasons of significant loss, depression and burnout in my role as a lead pastor, I've come to understand the importance of having a soul friend that can walk alongside us to help us make sense of our faith journey.

Gordon T. Smith explains that, “A spiritual director offers spiritual guidance and companionship to help us make sense of our faith journey, interpret with us the significant markers on the road, and encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage. Most of all, a spiritual director helps us make sense of the witness of the Spirit - assisting us to respond well to the question, ‘How is God present to me and how is God, through the ministry of the Spirit, at work in my life?’”

Regardless of what season of life you find yourself in, Spiritual Direction is a powerful ministry that helps individuals take a deeper dive in their walk by listening for the voice of God, together.

When we do the hard work of discerning God’s voice in our lives and then respond in faithful obedience to Him, the Kingdom of God breaks loose all around us.

If you are interested in taking the next step, I would be honored to join you in your journey as we listen for the voice of The Holy Spirit together.

Contact

Phone: 503-406-8301

Website: https://deeperwalksd.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...

Pastors

church leaders

students

elderly

professionals

Men

Women

Asian American

Missionaries

Ministry Leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

grief

rule of life

life coach

enneagram

lectio divina

life coaching

trauma

mental health

grief

bi-vocational

discipleship

midlife crisis

prayer

enneagram

burn-out

recovery

discernment

Jessica Lacy

Long Beach, CA, United States

What I love most about spiritual direction is that it creates a space for people to come unguarded before God and...

About Me

What I love most about spiritual direction is that it creates a space for people to come unguarded before God and bring what's authentic, even when it's unpolished. In turn, they encounter God's goodness in fresh ways that deepen faith and generate freedom.

I've spent over 10 years pastoring youth and families in the church and am currently finishing my MA in Theology from Concordia University. I was trained as a spiritual director through Nuos Formation and also have 7 years experience life coaching around a variety of issues. I approach my work holistically and will often use the body to help people access their emotions and have a felt experience of grace. I continue to be in awe of how God uses the seemingly mundane experiences of life as opportunities to be fully known by him and others and expand our capacity to give and receive love.

One of my greatest joys is spending time with my playful husband of five years and learning to have a secure connection with my step-kids (now 19 and 21). Being a step mom has been a vulnerable grace toward deeper belonging. I also love craft beer, live jazz, being in nature where I can't hear any man-made sounds, and dancing.

I can meet with people in-person or on Zoom. I lead groups as well as work one on one with men and women of all ages.

Contact

Phone: 714-675-5292

Website: www.jessicalacycoaching.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

business professionals

moms

blended families

BIPOC

high performers

Expertise in...

grief

anger

body-spirit connection

psychology

life coach

anxiety

step-parenting

parenting teens

T.L. Landgraf

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Years ago I felt the Lord say to me, "I have made you to be like Silas, one who comes along...

About Me

Years ago I felt the Lord say to me, "I have made you to be like Silas, one who comes along side." I have discovered that the deeper meaning of this calling is in spiritual direction. I count it a privilege to journey along side others as we walk with God in our direction appointments.

I currently serve as the Senior Pastor of Carefree Vineyard Church and hold a Masters of Divinity from The Master's Institute. Prior to this call, I served as the Assistant Pastor at Hope Church in Phoenix, AZ for 8 years. I have also completed the two year school of spiritual direction offered by Sustainable Faith as a means of following the Lords call. My wife and I founded It's For Freedom in 2015 to expand the ministry of inner healing, deliverance and spiritual direction.

I also enjoy and am available to lead retreats and teach workshops on the topics of inner healing, deliverance, soul care and spiritual direction.

Contact

Phone: 602.492.2074

Website: itsforfreedom.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...

men

women

couples

pastors

teens

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Myer-Briggs

trauma

inner healing

Kathryn Landry

Orange, CA, United States

I have a passion for working with people who want to improve in virtue and forgive old resentments. Spiritual Direction provides...

About Me

I have a passion for working with people who want to improve in virtue and forgive old resentments. Spiritual Direction provides a place to listen for God's action in our lives and deepen our relationship with God and others. I have personally experienced the benefits of spiritual companionship. I would be honored to walk with you on your spiritual journey.

I received my training through the Art of Spiritual Direction program with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and Loyola Marymount University. I received my Masters of Pastoral Counseling in 2002 from Trinity College. I have been active in parish ministry for the last 30 years, including confirmation preparation, adult prayer ministry and women's retreats. I am a volunteer at CHOC, Children's Hospital of Orange County. I am married and enjoy many outdoor activities with my husband and family, like camping, swimming and bicycle riding.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Working persons

retired persons

family care givers

senior adults

Expertise in...

Holy listening

spiritual companionship

discernment

life transitions

Patrick Lapp

Alhambra, CA, United States

No one was meant to bear the cross alone. I hope to offer a space for you to rest in the...

About Me

No one was meant to bear the cross alone. I hope to offer a space for you to rest in the loving arms of the Father as we discover together what it means to "know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge" (Eph. 3:19). I am humbled and grateful to be given the opportunity to walk alongside you as you learn how to pray, how to listen and hear from God, and how to live a life in the power of the resurrection. I graduated with my M.Div. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology. I work as a full-time youth pastor in Alhambra, CA. I have a passion to see both the prodigal return home and the older sibling find the fullness of relationship with the Father.

Contact

Phone: (302) 423-5799

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...

youth

young adult

pastors

academics

church leaders

students

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Recovery

Lectio Divina

Men's Sexuality

Journaling

Men's Spirituality

Dark Night

Cross-Cultural

Gena Larson

Turlock, CA, United States

As a Spiritual Director, it is an honor to hold sacred space for individuals to attend to their inner lives and...

About Me

As a Spiritual Director, it is an honor to hold sacred space for individuals to attend to their inner lives and to connect to the presence and activity of God in their daily journey. As I am allowed to travel together with others who authentically engage with God, it is a joy to bear witness to their unfolding understanding of how loved they are - that never gets old!

As a ministry spouse (my husband has been a lead pastor for 30+ years) and a nonprofit executive director, I know firsthand the challenges of vocational ministry. I understand the loneliness of ministry (even if surrounded by people) and the lack of safe places to process our emotions and life situations with honesty and complete confidentiality. I am in a unique position to listen to and understand others in ministry without judgment.

I received a certificate in Spiritual Direction through Soul Shepherding Institute and completed their two-year Spiritual Formation program. My husband and I have been married (and in vocational ministry) for 37 years. We have four grown children and one adorable grandson. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, working jigsaw puzzles while listening to worship music, and spending time with God in nature.

The Lord will guide you in discerning the right Spiritual Director for your journey, and I look forward to connecting to those the Lord directs my way.

Contact

Phone: (209) 648-2795

Website: In Development

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Ministry Spouses

Women in Ministry

Women Leaders

Non-profit Leaders

Paula Lawrence

Redlands, CA, United States

It is my great joy to sit with others, inviting the Spirit to lead us, as we listen, and look for...

About Me

It is my great joy to sit with others, inviting the Spirit to lead us, as we listen, and look for the Lords’ invitations to know Him more deeply. My own experience with direction has helped me to see how comforting and powerful companioning and seeking the Lord together can be to help us grow to know Jesus more intimately.

I loved serving in medical missions and church planting on the island of Trinidad with my family for ten years and I have a passion for the local church. I have led Bible studies with women and worked with children. I also have a deep love for cross-cultural ministry and am involved with our missionary care team.

My training was received from the Spiritual Formation and Soul Care program at Talbot Seminary and I am currently working as a Spiritual
Director for Biola University, working with Biola and Talbot students.

I have four adult married children, five grandchildren and two dogs. I have recently been widowed after 38 blessed years of marriage. I love reading, cooking, walking in nature, sitting by the beach, and sharing life with others.

Contact

Phone: (909) 793-5747(home) (909) 435-6443(cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries

leaders

and students

Sarah Lawson

La Mirada, CA, United States

I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at ISF in 2018, and continue to work there as a...

About Me

I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at ISF in 2018, and continue to work there as a staff director. I love getting to process life with people inside and outside of direction, through the lens of what God might be up to in the various circumstances in which we find ourselves.

I have been involved in youth ministry with high school students for 10 years at my home church, and also served in cross-cultural missions for a time in Ukraine. Throughout my years of ministry, I have walked with students, directees, and friends through exciting moments of joy, injustice and anger, deep sadness, emotional flatness, and more. Being able to explore these different experiences with others has been a privilege and joy.

Contact

Phone: (562) 217-0612

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...

men

women

youth

students

musicians

artists

ministry volunteers

church staff

missionaries

Expertise in...

serving in ministry

grief

creativity

music

art

cross-cultural experience

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