Grafted Life Ministries

Bernadette Ashby

San Jose, CA, United States

I have found that a key to a transformed life is refocusing our loves back to Christ. It would be my...

About Me

I have found that a key to a transformed life is refocusing our loves back to Christ. It would be my joy to journey with you as you pursue a life of freedom and an authentic life with God. Having been a follower, a wife and mom, and a Christian Worker for many years, I understand the challenges of living a serving, tired, hurried life. I personally have found my path through the practice of spiritual formation and contemplative disciplines. I understand your longing for peace and reconnection with God and I'm here to provide you with the space and time to listen to your story.

My experience and training includes a Masters of Religion degree from Trintiy Evangelical Divinity School. I also have a Masters of Education from SJSU. I received my Spiritual Direction Certification from Sustainable Faith which included the practice of the Ignatian 18th Annotation. I have also completed the 19th Annotation through Wellsprings in CA. I am also a certified and trained Harmony Triad Enneagram Coach through @iEnneagram Motion of the Souls. I love how the Enneagram can engage us in transformational change based on the Scriptures. I am also a trained Ignatian Spirituality Coach and Group Facilitator.

If you would like to explore Spiritual Direction with me, I invite you to reach out and contact me. There is no charge for an initial consultation.

Bernadette Ashby is happily married and has three adult children. She loves to play and teach piano. She is the author of "A World Where Everyone Plays."

Contact

Website: www.whatgivesyoulife.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...

Women

Moms

Professionals

Married Couples

Young Adults

Students

and Christian Workers

Ignatian Spirituality.

Expertise in...

Enneagram and Ignatian Spirituality.

Melinda Athey

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA, CA, United States

I am a spiritual director who approaches direction sessions with curiosity and acceptance, listening deeply for the resonance of the Divine...

About Me

I am a spiritual director who approaches direction sessions with curiosity and acceptance, listening deeply for the resonance of the Divine in the grit of everyday life. An InterVarsity alumni, I am trained through the comprehensive 4 year program of Mercy Center Burlingame. As an alumni of RIchard Rohr's Living School through the CAC (Center for Action and Contemplation) we can explore faith and action. I am a Board Member/Staff of The Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley.

Contact

Website: www.ccofsv.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...

women

men

moms

young adults

parents of children with disabilities

third culture kids (TCK)

post incarcerated women

students

church leaders

education professionals

business professionals

people in transitions

artists

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

lectio divina

group spiritual direction

supervision

art

creativity

faith deconstruction

retreats

TCK

contemplative practices

Kelly Attwood

Monument, CO, United States

More than any other person, or experience, God used spiritual direction to transform my academic understanding of Him into a felt...

About Me

More than any other person, or experience, God used spiritual direction to transform my academic understanding of Him into a felt personal experience. I continue to marvel at how the Holy Spirit uniquely moves within each person as they seek to draw near to God. It is with this marvelous deepening that I pursued and received training in spiritual direction at Denver Seminary.

Having survived team conflict on the mission field and walked through deep betrayal, disappointment, and challenging family re-entry trials; I am passionate about serving missionaries and those in ministry. My desire is to journey alongside others, listening well to help others see God in their story.

My husband and I have loved serving together; in youth ministry for an Asian church, as missionaries to Mongolia and Kazakhstan, assisted international student campus ministry and am currently facilitating marriage courses and informal theological education internationally. The last five years, my husband and I have led marriage programs at our church as well as offer pre-marriage counsel to engaged couples. My heart aches to see marriages reflect what God intended…a picture of life-long love that represents Him and overflows to all those around.

I have been married over 31 years to my wonderful husband John. We have four adult children and I am privileged to be their mom.

We all need companions in our faith journey, and I consider it a joy to journey with others in this form of soul care. As a spiritual director my pace is slowing down…being still…and hearing the Lord; resting in the Lord’s presence.

The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Contact

Phone: (972) 603-6103

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

missionary kids

ministry workers

home-school moms

pre-marriage couples

couples

Expertise in...

cross-culture

team conflict

re-entry

marriage

pre-marriage

life coach

Tasha Austin

Huntington Beach, CA, United States

At the heart of my spiritual direction practice is a desire to create a grace-filled space for you to seek God...

About Me

At the heart of my spiritual direction practice is a desire to create a grace-filled space for you to seek God and his particular movements in your life. I consider it an honor and a privilege to sit with others and be privy to the work of God in their lives. God has blessed me so much through this ministry with which he has entrusted me.

I grew up in a ministry family, the daughter of pastors turned missionaries. This sparked in me a deep love for serving God and loving his people well. That, along with my personal experiences of ministry, also exposed me to some of the negatives of ministry life (loneliness, burn-out, personal and interpersonal brokeness, etc.) and gave me a deep heart for serving those who serve.

After completing a BA in Psychology, I felt God leading me to the Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) to work towards an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, which is where I received my training as a Spiritual Director. I continue to offer spiritual direction there through the Center for Spiritual Renewal.

I have been married to my husband, Jake, since 2016 and we welcomed our son, Finn, in 2020 and our daughter, Rosalie, in 2023. The transition into motherhood impacted every area of my life and I'm so grateful for the role that receiving spiritual direction played as I navigated my life with God in that season of major change. I have since had the opportunity to walk with other young moms in spiritual direction, which has been a blessing. Seeing God's work in the lives of others never ceases to encourage me.

I offer spiritual direction in the Huntington Beach area where I live, and I am also available for online direction.

Contact

Phone: 805-453-9145

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

Students

Ministry Families

Missionaries

Moms

Pastors

Expertise in...

third-culture

burn-out

ministry families

anxiety

women's spirituality

parenting

motherhood

Linda Axon

Tucson, AZ, United States

The longing of my heart has always been to help others in the Body of Christ to know and experience God...

About Me

The longing of my heart has always been to help others in the Body of Christ to know and experience God more fully and thereby, be changed into His image. I have taught bible studies, led prayer groups, served on the mission field, done Spiritual Direction and am on the leadership team of my church. As your Spiritual Director, I will pray for you, pray with you, listen for your heart and the heart of God, encourage you, and ask questions that may clarify things for you. I can also help you with major decisions. We will look to the Holy Spirit, who is the true director in Spiritual Direction.

Contact

Phone: 520 500 7273

Website: Under construction

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Initially, I prefer email but will answer phone or call back if you leave a message.

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

College age and above

lay leaders

moms

married couples

the chronically ill

aging persons

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Other Contemplative Prayer

Spiritual Formation

Ignatian Spirituality (no certificate)

Major Decision making

Making a Rule of Life

Dark night of the soul

Dealing with a chronic illness

Aging

Craig Babb

Kansas City, MO, United States

I began practicing spiritual direction as a tool in my pastoral care tool box 30 years ago in the local church...

About Me

I began practicing spiritual direction as a tool in my pastoral care tool box 30 years ago in the local church. In 2000 I launched Rhythm of Grace as a platform to work with a wider population in areas of spiritual formation with direction being a key component. Besides further training specifically in the art of spiritual direction I also have spent time in completing doctoral studies in the area of adult spiritual development. I meet with both male and female directees in person or via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype.

Contact

Phone: (913) 221-7223 (cell + office)

Website: www.rhythmofgrace.org

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...

pastors

church leaders

young adults

mid-life adults

aging adults

Expertise in...

Expertise in men's spirituality drawing on Ignatian

Benedictine

Celtic

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Enneagram

Myers-Briggs working to establish helpful rules of life especially during dark night seasons

Brett Backus

Knoxville, TN, United States

Providing Spiritual Direction for many years as a priest in the Episcopal Church, and more recently as a licensed Spiritual Director...

About Me

Providing Spiritual Direction for many years as a priest in the Episcopal Church, and more recently as a licensed Spiritual Director, I am excited and eager to accompany others on their spiritual journeys with our God. As a Word Religion major and constant Seeker myself, I find much joy in holding sacred space with our Lord for all people of any faith or spiritual path, whether in times of doubt and questioning or in ever-deepening faith. Contact me for a free initial consultation and to see if we might be a good fit as companions along the Way. I look forward to meeting you and growing together.

Contact

Phone: 8652065112

Website: https://seekingourspirit.buzzsprout.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: https://calendly.com/seekingourspirit/hour

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

pastors or church leaders

missionaries

elderly or aging persons

married couples

military

terminally Ill

marginalized

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

trauma or grief

sexuality

cross-cultural

psychology

life coach

Elisabeth Badenhop

Columbus, OH, United States

We all need a safe place to be honest, a place to tell the truth about what it is like to...

About Me

We all need a safe place to be honest, a place to tell the truth about what it is like to be human. Living in a broken world is hard. Neither faith nor skepticism gives us an exemption from that reality. Though faith may give us hope that one day all things will be made new and set right, that does not mean life isn’t extremely painful. Our beliefs don’t take away the lonely wilderness or the sobs in the midst of a dark night. Sometimes the most tragic part of life in a broken world is the feeling that we are alone, that there is nowhere to go with our doubts, our fears, and even our anger. Of course there are beautiful and redemptive parts of life with God, and it matters deeply that we pay attention to those as well. Whatever season you find yourself in, you do not have to walk alone.

Elisabeth Badenhop is a Spiritual Director based out of Columbus, Ohio. She is a wife to Aaron, a mother to two brilliant and hilarious daughters, and the founder of Rooted Soul Care. Rooted Soul Care was birthed out of Elisabeth’s own dark night of the soul. While working in full-time ministry she found herself in the middle of a faith crisis; deep disillusionment lead to doubt, shame, and isolation. Although that season was deeply troubling and incredibly painful, it shaped and formed her in a way that she now views as a great mercy.

Elisabeth is trained and certified through Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. She brings 18 years of experience working with people in a variety of ministry contexts. She also brings a trauma-informed perspective to her work and she has extensive training in the Enneagram, which she can incorporate into her sessions if desired.

She offers both in-person and virtual appointments; you can even walk during your time together if that would be helpful for your body. If you’re interested, please reach out! She meets potential directees for an initial 1 hour complimentary session so that you can explore together if she would be a good fit for you.

Contact

Phone: 5745368679

Website: www.rootedsoulcare.org

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...

ministry leaders

professionals

deconstructing and reconstructing

missionaries

wounded by the church

spiritual abuse survivors

disillusioned by faith

Expertise in...

Religious Trauma

Spiritual Abuse

Grief

Enneagram

Embodiment

Ministry Burnout

Transitions

Dark Night of the Soul

Renee Michelle Baffert

San Clemente, CA, United States

I am a lover of God, people, nature, and animals. I have been a Spiritual Director for 10 years and also...

About Me

I am a lover of God, people, nature, and animals. I have been a Spiritual Director for 10 years and also did my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, which I combine my training from my Masters in Spiritual Formation and Soul care to provide and integrative experience towards spiritual growth. Many of my clients are empty nesters/have adult children. i love working with you to help you grow in each season of life. I love helping people live out their fullness of their humanity and see that God is with us in everything, and in things like sports activities or the fights we have with those we love just as much as He is in a 'spiritual' discipline we are practicing.

I love to help individuals learn to be honest with themselves and God...to be with you on the journey of knowing Jesus fully accepts and wants us.

Nothing you say could probably shock me. I look young but i have walked a deep journey full of loss, loneliness, goodness, questioning, happiness, anger, fear. I know He is big enough to hold us all in everything we think, feel and do.

I love walking with individuals through their grief, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and being with you as you discern where God is working.

I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology in 2013, I currently am a Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Renewal at Biola University. As well, I have a private practice in San Clemente where i enjoy leading spiritual direction in person and over Skype. In 2010, I attended two years at Loyola Institue for Spirituality where i experienced the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in the form of the 19th annotation retreat in daily life. Years later, I went through training in how to lead others through the Spiritual Exercises/ 19th Annotation Retreat in daily life. I am available to lead others through the Spiritual Exercises and design personalized retreats for individuals and groups. I do not believe you can fully be with people where you first have not gone yourself. I have participated in a 3 week solitude retreat called the Intensive Journey inward, that forever changed my life. It is my joy to help design retreats that encourage places of solitude and peace combining nature and connection with one’s Creator.

I would love to help you journey towards attaching to God and to others. I am just a fellow wounded healer, and would love to journey with you as you discover more of your Abba's deep love and tenderness towards you.

Contact

Phone: 562-506-3563

Website: www.spiritualdirection-journey.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Life transitions

Grief

loss

realtionship difficulties

empty nesters

Depression and anxiety

Fear

Expertise in...

Life transitions

relationship difficulties

Grief

loss

truama

life coach

sexuality

death

depression

anxiety

psychology

Myers-Briggs

creativity

Chris Baker

Whittier, CA, United States

I completed my spiritual direction training at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University in 2009. Having lived and worked...

About Me

I completed my spiritual direction training at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University in 2009.
Having lived and worked in Canada, America, Mainland China and Hong Kong, I have a love for cross-cultural ministry and doing spiritual direction with people who have been formed by significant cross-cultural experiences.

I love being part of a small, local, "neighborhood" church and have a deep heart for pastors and others in full time ministry. I am married and have three children.

I work as the Assistant Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) at Biola University and help supervise our nearly 100 staff spiritual directors, as well as helping with our Practicum training program. I am also the Assistant Director of ISF's "Church Training Initiative", which is tasked with producing a robust spiritual formation curriculum for the church and wider community.

In May, 2011 I completed my Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation & SoulCare at Talbot School of Theology. I am currently working on a part-time distance PhD on Dietrich Bonhoeffer through the Theological University of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands.

Due to my work, study, and family obligations I am not taking any new directees at this time.

Contact

Phone: 562-944-0351 x3211

Website: https://bakerbonhoeffer.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

Brian Barclay

Ashford, CT, United States

Helping people navigate wilderness- both outdoors and in our hearts- is my favorite work. I offer spiritual direction to groups and...

About Me

Helping people navigate wilderness- both outdoors and in our hearts- is my favorite work. I offer spiritual direction to groups and individuals, lead custom retreats and adventures for groups, and facilitate at challenge courses in southern New England. It is a joy to help others notice and respond to God’s work in their lives.

My church and ministry experience allows me to connect with people of various denominational backgrounds. Similarly, many at the edge of faith or wrestling with hard questions have felt comfortable talking with me. I enjoy all sorts of people and especially working with ministry leaders, couples, young adults, men, leader teams and other groups, and people struggling with belief. I love using experiential activities to help people reflect deeply. Virtual/ online experiences are available for retreats and team-deepening adventures.

Along with a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Leadership Transformations' Selah program, I bring to my ministry nearly three decades of leading people in outdoor adventures and 25 years of ministry experience in varied contexts: college campuses (with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship), churches (as associate pastor), and wilderness settings.

My wife, two children and I live in Connecticut, where we enjoy playing outside and adventuring through life together.

Contact

Phone: (860)942-6550 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

individuals

groups

couples

churches

staff teams

leader teams

Expertise in...

retreats

outdoor ministry

team building

experiential activities

Julie Barrios

San Francisco, CA, United States

I am the Founder of Nuos Formation, an organization that serves individuals, organizations, and companies in leadership development, cultural health, and...

About Me

I am the Founder of Nuos Formation, an organization that serves individuals, organizations, and companies in leadership development, cultural health, and organizational discernment--basically the convergence of spiritual formation and the San Francisco/Silicon Valley business world. I have served a number of churches and non-profits as a spiritual director and/or with my expertise in spiritual formation and the intersections of spirituality, technology, art and organizational health. I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology in 2005 as well as the Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program at the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in 2009. I have a wide variety of direction experience, have worked with teenagers, seminary students, professors, pastors, missionaries, business leaders, trauma survivors, and many other souls longing for intimacy with God. I am equally passionate about training and supervising spiritual directors and have 10+ years of supervision experience.

Contact

Phone: 714-600-4389

Website: nuosformation.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Art and Spiritual Direction

Attachment Psychology

Enneagram

Kinesthetic Integration

Karen Bartlett

Wichita, KS, United States

As a spiritual director I feel my role is to help create space for an encounter with God and to journey...

About Me

As a spiritual director I feel my role is to help create space for an encounter with God and to journey with an individual who is pursuing questions, doubts, or general curiosity about spirituality. It is an honor to listen and explore where God is at work in a person's life, and to discover hidden depths of joy and peace, sometimes through sorrow and grief. I try to "get out of the way" as God meets the directee through conversation, silence, a spiritual exercise, or prayer. It remains a defining moment when a person's soul connects with God's Spirit and it becomes a holy moment!

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

church leaders

missionaries

youth

students

business professionals.

Expertise in...

Family systems

sexuality

cross-cultural

social work.

Debi Bartlotti

Springfield, MO, United States

It is a joy for me to sit with people in the presence of the Holy Spirit, as He helps them...

About Me

It is a joy for me to sit with people in the presence of the Holy Spirit, as He helps them listen to their hearts and hear God’s heart, and as we respond together to His invitation to a deeper journey with the Father.

Having served in cross-cultural ministry since 1979, I have a particular burden for broken people like myself, especially if they are current or aspiring Christian leaders, pastors,missionaries or those dealing with trauma. My husband and I and our children lived for 14 years on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where I worked as a nurse midwife with Afghan refugee women.

My years in Asia, and 7 years working with patients, students and internationals in Oxford, UK, helped me learn how to walk softly with people who have deep wounds that only God can heal, often in the presence of another caring soul.

I received an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot Seminary in 2011, and was trained by Larry Warner in leading others through the Ignatian exercises. I have served informally as a Spiritual Director for over 25 years, and formally since 2010.

I am currently working at Biola University with seminary students and leading groups and retreats. I continue to supervise and provide pastoral care to workers serving overseas. I have been married 40 years, and have three adult married children, four grandsons, and a dog. I love gardening, reading, ethnic foods and cooking, traveling, and walking in nature.

Contact

Phone: 562-201-1921

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

Pastor wives

Missionaries

Professors

Academics

Students.

Expertise in...

Ignatian

trauma or grief

third culture

cross cultural

women's spirituality and body-spirit connection.

Tim Batdorf

Chaska, MN, United States

I am a graduate of Talbot School of Theology with an MDiv in Spiritual Formation where I received training as a...

About Me

I am a graduate of Talbot School of Theology with an MDiv in Spiritual Formation where I received training as a spiritual director. In 2021 I graduated from Adler Graduate School with an MA in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, with an emphasis on Marriage and Family. I currently working as a Therapist with LifeStance, providing both outpatient and community based services.

I am passionate and committed to helping people grow in intimacy and purity of relationship with God, knowing that depth of relationship overflows to a pure and vibrant life. My wife Shelley and I have been married for 27 years and have a wonderful grace-gift in our daughter, Anneliese. When I’m not attending one of Anneliese's dance recitals or otherwise hanging out with my family, I enjoy reading and a variety of outdoor activities, including running, skiing, camping, hiking, canoeing, fishing and hunting.

Contact

Phone: 612-741-5736 (cell)

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Michelle Bauer

Augusta, GA, United States

I dove into the spiritual formation world when I discovered that information about God is not a substitute for relationship with...

About Me

I dove into the spiritual formation world when I discovered that information about God is not a substitute for relationship with God. I hold a master’s degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership and a certificate in spiritual direction and supervision. I have the privilege of accompanying ministry leaders, pastors and cross- cultural missionaries. I have been married to Chris for over 25 years and am mom to three sons.

Contact

Phone: 706-631-9705

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Pamela Beers

Ellensburg, WA, United States

My interest in spiritual formation exercises began in 2011 while participating in a formational journey with other women in ministry. Here...

About Me

My interest in spiritual formation exercises began in 2011 while participating in a formational journey with other women in ministry. Here I learned a language of Christian spirituality that was different from the theology and doctrines I grew up with. It was a language of heart – not just of mind and body.

My continued interest led me to Portland Seminary (formerly George Fox Evangelical Seminary) where I completed a three-year Master in Ministry with a Spiritual Direction Specialization. I am also an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.

I love the illustration of our journey with God as a dance. Sometimes we dance with grace and beauty. Sometimes we miss a step here and there. Other times we have no idea if we’re even listening to the same beat as our Lead Dancer.

As a Spiritual Director, I desire to help you find your personal rhythm in your walk with Christ. It’s not about showing you a process or strategy. I won’t show you my steps. Instead, I will encourage you in your discoveries about yourself and about God.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25

Contact

Phone: (509)690-0439 (mobile)

Website: www.inspirepossibilities.org

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...

Pastors

church leaders

women

students

persons in transition

JOY BELESS

Coppell, TX (suburb of Dallas), TX, United States

I offer spiritual direction through in person or virtual 1 on 1 sessions, guided solitude retreats (on our private ranch) or...

About Me

I offer spiritual direction through in person or virtual 1 on 1 sessions, guided solitude retreats (on our private ranch) or teaming with NGO's in global retreats. As a worship leader and songwriter, I'm especially interested in adding worship as a spiritual practice in retreat settings. Special interests of mine are discerning the voice and direction of God and the grief or trauma journey of the soul. I received my training through Selah of Leadership Transformations.

Contact

Phone: 214-263-7384

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

ministry leaders

church leaders

global workers

aging

young adults

marginalized

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

trauma and grief

third culture

worship

Christina Bell

Atlantic Beach, FL, United States

I seek to create a hospitable space for others to listen and take notice of God's loving presence in their lives...

About Me

I seek to create a hospitable space for others to listen and take notice of God's loving presence in their lives. I feel that spiritual direction is the art of holy listening, both of director and directee. A quiet soul space to enter into a deeper understanding of God's presence and action in our lives, every detail- mundane or monumental.

I embarked on my exploration of spiritual direction in 2018 while attending the School of Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith. It was then that I first met with a director myself and found the beauty of truly slowing down to listen to God's quiet whisper in the depths of my soul. I took spiritual direction into the classroom as a elementary and middle school teacher and found the beauty of incorporating the practice of holy listening wherever I go (to the best of my ability). I am a mother of two, an artist's wife, a lover of nature, books, and continuous learning.

If you are looking for a companion in your spiritual journey, whether grieving, rejoicing, in transition, or in a season of settling, I would love to join you.

Contact

Phone: 9044465338

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...

teachers

women

youth

students

church leaders

pastors

academics

married couples

young adult

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

creativity

enneagram

Lectio Divina

student ministry

List of ESDA Spiritual Directors

Bernadette Ashby

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Melinda Athey

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Kelly Attwood

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Tasha Austin

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