Grafted Life Ministries

Rachel Middleton

Tulsa, OK, United States

As a spiritual director of women, I seek to find God in all things and serve as a witness to the...

About Me

As a spiritual director of women, I seek to find God in all things and serve as a witness to the things He is doing in the lives of my sisters in Christ. After 5 years on the mission field in Mexico City, God led me to pursue training as a spiritual director. I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, in December 2018. After serving as a staff spiritual director with Biola University, I have now moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to work with a non-for-profit ministry dedicated to encouraging women in difficult life circumstances.

My heart’s desire is to provide spiritual direction in particular, to women who are seeking to grow in their identity in Christ and notice His movement in their life and circumstances. Since journeying with Jesus in other cultures is an integral part of who God has created me to be, I delight in giving direction to those in intercultural situations and those serving on the mission field.

Contact

Phone: 562-713-8384

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

women

missionaries

students

cross-cultural workers

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

cross-cultural

Kelley Miller

Cupertino, CA, United States

God uses individual and group spiritual direction to open hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit within and around us...

About Me

God uses individual and group spiritual direction to open hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit within and around us. It is a sacred honor to listen with others to our Heavenly Father’s invitations in grief, joy and the everyday as we journey in Christ.

I have an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology where I was trained as a Spiritual Director. I also have training in Spiritual Direction with children. I regularly participate in receiving spiritual direction as it has become a valuable rhythm in my own life.

I was a missionary kid and have spent a decade of my adult life overseas in missions. I am now back in the classroom teaching at an Elementary Christian School where I enjoy providing soul care for and joining God's work in the lives of children, their parents, and our faculty/staff. During the academic school year my availability for monthly meetings is primarily on Sunday afternoons.

Contact

Phone: contact by email

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women

children

students

missionaries

missionary kids

Expertise in...

spirituality of women

spirituality of children

cross-cultural

third-culture

music

Lectio Divina

Doreen Miller

Lebanon, PA, United States

When I think about the life-changing, soul-transforming gift of spiritual direction, I feel an upsurge of joy and gratefulness. All praise...

About Me

When I think about the life-changing, soul-transforming gift of spiritual direction, I feel an upsurge of joy and gratefulness. All praise to God for inviting and enabling us to join Him in loving and serving His people and the world in this way!

After decades of working full-time as a mother to four daughters (and now four sons-in-law and seven grandchildren!) and working part-time as a physician, I am an unlikely spiritual director. Used to diagnosing problems and dispensing "cures," I have had to learn to allow God to be the One who does both the diagnosing and dispensing. Yet, these past professions also prepared me to do this work of spiritual direction by providing much practice in listening carefully, loving tenderly, waiting patiently, and trusting the one true Healer to bring wholeness.

Since completing Kairos School of Spiritual Formation's two-year spiritual direction training program in 2013 and Evangelical Theological Seminary's MAR in Spiritual Formation in 2014, I have enjoyed watching God open doors for ministry. In addition to private spiritual direction practice, I lead spiritual direction groups in my role as licensed Congregational Spiritual Director at our church. I am also available to lead weekend and all-day prayer retreats centered on Scripture, using traditional Christian contemplative practices. Retreat themes include The Spirituality of Aging, The Lord's Prayer, Reflections of God in Water, Living In-Between, The Fire of God, and Christian Spiritual Practices.

Though not taking new directees currently, I occasionally make two exceptions--missionaries and those interested in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Having served overseas in Zambia and Honduras, my heart goes out to missionaries. In addition, God changed my life through encountering Christ anew in the Spiritual Exercises, so I am trained to give them to others.

Contact

Phone: 717-926-9197

Website: eyesarentenough.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Men

Women

Pastors

Missionaries

Elderly

Spiritual Directors

Academics

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises

Bill Miller

Boise, ID, United States

Bill has been providing spiritual direction to men since retiring from a career of computer programming. He also works as a...

About Me

Bill has been providing spiritual direction to men since retiring from a career of computer programming. He also works as a volunteer teaching English to refugees. He completed a two year training program in spiritual direction through Sustainable Faith. He and his wife are members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. They live in Boise, Idaho, where they raised three daughters. They enjoy outdoor activities in Idaho such as riding bicycles and camping. Bill feels it is a privilege to sit with men listening for God’s direction. He invites you to this opportunity to go deeper with God.

Contact

Phone: two oh eight - five five niner - 8515 (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...

Men

Nan Miller

Dayton, OH, United States

I love listening to someone in spiritual direction as they share with me whatever it is that they are carrying into...

About Me

I love listening to someone in spiritual direction as they share with me whatever it is that they are carrying into our time together. In their story I love it when they find God's story. I especially love sitting with someone and listening as they find their way home to God's heart and their own heart. I graduated from the Transformational Listening Center in Chicago in 2015 and was also a part of their teaching staff as an intern for another two years. I have been a practicing spiritual director ever since. I also have completed the 30 hour Enneagram Spectrum Training Program in 2016 and have participated in various other Enneagram intensive courses. I love working with individuals, couples and teams as they discover this great tool for personal growth and compassionate understanding of others. I also completed a year long intensive in the Ignatius Spiritual Exercises in 2020. Since I recently moved from the Chicago area to Dayton I am comfortable with spiritual direction over zoom as well as in person and would love to build my practice here in Dayton. I enjoy hiking, reading good books, cross-cultural exchanges that lead to deeper learning, and seeing God's image in each person in my path.

Contact

Phone: (630) 272-6337

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

ministry leaders

millennials

missionaries

marginalized

married couples

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Women's spirituality

Trauma or grief

Creativity

Cross-cultural

Enneagram

Other Spiritual Practices

Yolanda Miller

Honolulu, HI (hybrid) and Los Angeles/Orange Counties, CA (in person/online), HI, United States

I have two threads in my ministry: soul coaching and spiritual direction. Soul coaching is the term I use for a...

About Me

I have two threads in my ministry: soul coaching and spiritual direction. Soul coaching is the term I use for a blend of coaching, spiritual practices, and spiritual direction. This is so I can maintain a more classic approach to spiritual direction when I engage in it. In both forms, I consider the Holy Spirit the primary "Coach" or "Director," while I am a guide and companion along your journey. My role as a soul coach is a little more directive and goal-oriented, while my role as a spiritual director (despite it being a bit of a misnomer), is much less so and more about presence, deep listening, and bearing witness to your experience of God so that you can grow more deeply in your intimacy with him.

I specialize in the areas of purpose, identity, calling, and discernment and I have a particular passion for students, young adults, clergy/ministers/pastors and their spouses and those in the entertainment industry. As a former youth pastor and current pastor's wife who originally planned on working in film and television, I love to walk with these and many others as they seek to grow deeper in their love for God and their ability to hear and recognize his voice.

I also have a compassionate heart for those wrestling with their gender or sexual identity, who need a loving, non-judgmental presence to listen and hold space for them as they seek God's presence in their life and to more deeply explore their identity in Christ. I also desire to be a ministering presence to those who serve in restricted countries or contexts where persecution is a daily reality.

I have a M.A. in Theology and Youth Ministry from Fuller Seminary, where I also currently lead groups for graduate students that integrate spiritual formation and theological reflection. I also work with Fuller's DePree Center for Leadership leading discernment groups for marketplace leaders and with Soul Care (soulcare.com) in Boulder, Colorado developing their burgeoning online community. I completed my three-year spiritual direction certificate with Sisters of St. Joseph in Orange and Loyola Marymount in June 2023.

I can meet in-person in the San Gabriel Valley/North Orange County areas of California and anywhere online. Having lived and ministered in Hawaii for almost a decade, I have a particular heart to minister to locals there. I often return to visit and may be able to do a hybrid blend of online and in person, depending on my schedule.

It is a joy and privilege to walk with people in any stage of their faith--doubting, struggling, confident, or mature. I look forward to walking with you!

Contact

Phone: 808-778-6686

Website: yo-miller.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...

pastors

church leaders

marketplace leaders

ministry leaders

pastors' wives

clergy spouses

youth

students

young adults

academics

moms/mothers

entertainment industry

creatives

missionaries

LGTBQ

Expertise in...

Ignatian

creativity

coaching

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

Clifton Strengths (StrengthsFinders)

vocation

calling

identity

discernment

rule of life

spiritual disciplines

thriving/flourishing

intersection of faith and psychology

Karen Mills

Palm Coast, Florida, USA, FL, United States

Spiritual Direction became an integral and joyful part of my life and walk with Christ as a missionary overseas. My first...

About Me

Spiritual Direction became an integral and joyful part of my life and walk with Christ as a missionary overseas. My first Spiritual Director was a missionary herself and accompanied me on my spiritual journey. She walked with me, listened, prayed and helped me notice what God was doing and hear what God was saying to my heart. She helped me better understand my responses to the Lord and my deepening, transforming relationship with Him.

Now, as a Spiritual Director myself, it brings me great joy to walk alongside others even as my Director overseas accompanied me. I have a heart to serve the missionary community especially, of course, as that is my calling. My husband and I are currently engaged in Missionary Soul Care with our agency and I desire to include others in my ministry, as well. At the heart of Spiritual Direction for me is prayerful holy listening. It is a time to help discern the Lord’s presence and heart for another. It is a small discerning group of three: The Lord, the Spiritual Director and you … the Lord residing at the heart! In Christian Spiritual Direction, my call and desire is to come alongside another in a confidential, Christ-centered, and Biblical manner to help another woman grow in intimacy with Christ and live more fully, more joyfully, more aware and more lovingly in relationship with God.

On a personal level, my husband and I have been married for over 45 years, we have two married sons, three grandchildren, and 3 “grandpuppies”. We have served in full-time Christian ministry since 1976 (3 years) in the high school ministry of Cru, 18 years in the youth pastorate, 18 years as overseas missionaries and most recently in missionary care for our mission agency. I have served as a French teacher in the US and in Africa, an elementary principal at an International Christian school overseas, a Language and Culture Coach in Western Europe and now serve in member care, as well as being a trained Spiritual Director.

Contact

Phone: (407)988-5564

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

French

Specialties

Works with...

women

women in ministry

missionaries and other cross-cultural workers

church leaders

pastors' wives

young wives

mothers

MK

Adult MKS

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

contemplative practices

women's spirituality

overseas living

transitions

James Mitchell

Chandler, AZ (mid-October through mid-April) Delaware, OH (mid-April through mid-October), AZ, United States

We are all on a journey. We are all a part of an unfolding story. We are all caught up in...

About Me

We are all on a journey. We are all a part of an unfolding story. We are all caught up in the drama called life. Yet, becoming Christ-conscious, experiencing Trinitarian communion, and finding our way home in union with God is a constant, daily challenge. For the Christian journeying in and through this world, having inner spiritual battles are normal and understandable. Yet, when significant and major distractions and disruptions occur, a crisis of faith can quickly evolve and a host of questions arise. This is especially true when one is just beginning, overwhelmed by fear, detoured by sufferings, become entrapped in illusions, or weakened by various difficulties. Thus, the ministry of Spiritual Direction that I have come to be about is one of listening intently for and discerning of what the Holy Spirit is revealing regarding a present block, pitfall, resistance, or an unresolved issue that is hindering one from moving into God's Realm of Heaven in the here and now. This takes place in the context of a covenanted spiritual companionship where the directee comes to experience one's soul and spirit and how to embody the wisdom that is being made known as the way to bear one's cross and follow Christ. Letting go of what is past and letting be what is frees one to be present and get in touch with the core of one's being -- the "image of God" for the glory of God. This process is healing and restorative of the whole person into a deeper life of holiness through a variety of spiritual practices. Then one can more faithfully be about the redemption and salvation, peace and justice of Christ, participating in the life and coming of God's Realm of Heaven in a Spirit-filled way.

Contact

Phone: 216-501-0948

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

church leaders

church staff

elderly

chronically ill

terminally ill

marginalized

Expertise in...

Journaling

Lectio Divina

faith and art

trauma and griefwork

cross-cultural issues

dark night of the soul Enneagram

Douglas Mitts

Dallas, TX, United States

I currently serve as a missionary in Germany and across Europe. I live in gratitude for the gift of my wife...

About Me

I currently serve as a missionary in Germany and across Europe. I live in gratitude for the gift of my wife, Lisa, and our two children, Megan and Michael. I serve on Greater Europe Mission's Senior Leadership as the Leader for Spiritual Formation.

I sensed an invitation to the ministry of Spiritual Direction many years ago and enjoy serving others with this gift. While I prefer offering spiritual direction in person, I have experience in this ministry over Skype as well.

I hold a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and a DMin in Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I received my training in Spiritual Direction through Leadership Transformations’ Selah Certificate Program.

(www.leadershiptransformations.org/selah.htm)

Contact

Phone: +14694874972

Website: http://www.momentswiththemitts.com/Spiritual_Direction/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Polish

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

missionaries

lay leaders

Lisa Mitts

Frankfurt, HE, Germany

I am a follower of Jesus learning from Him how to live a flourishing, fruitful life in His Kingdom and joining...

About Me

I am a follower of Jesus learning from Him how to live a flourishing, fruitful life in His Kingdom and joining Him in expanding His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. I am passionate about discipling disciple makers.
I received my training in Spiritual Direction through Leadership Transformations’ Selah Certificate Program. I enjoy companioning with others listening to them share their spiritual journey; helping them pay attention to our Triune God’s presence, voice, and activity in their lives, deepening their awareness of the invitations He is extending to them.

Spiritual Direction is a gift that’s nurtured more than a skill that’s taught. It is more about listening to God and companioning another in their relationship with God, rather than talking to them about God. It is making space for prayerful listening to the One who is always with them.
It is such a joy to see people begin to embrace the love of God and join Him in becoming the kind of person He created them to be.

On a personal note, my dearest friend and husband (Doug Mitts) and I have been in vocational ministry in Europe for 31 years. We currently live in Frankfurt, Germany serving with Greater Europe Mission. We have two adult children Megan and Michael who both live in the U.S.

Contact

Phone: +49 176 23273487

Website: Moments with the Mitts

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

Young Adults

Missionaries

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Overseas Living

Discipleship

Contemplative Practices

Megan Mitts

Brea, CA, United States

I recently graduated with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, Biola...

About Me

I recently graduated with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, Biola University. I currently offer spiritual direction in person, on Biola University's Campus, or on zoom. I love sitting with others and God, journeying with them to discover their identity as beloved of God, who sees, knows, and hears them. I have a cross-cultural and international background as I am a third culture and missionary kid and have worked with international students.

May the Lord draw near to you as you seek to draw near to Him. Grace and peace to you on your journey.

Contact

Phone: 978 289 3865

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Polish

Specialties

Works with...

students

missionaries

third culture kids

missionary kids

church leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

cross-cultural

third-culture

rule of life

Douglas Moister

Lansdale, PA, United States

I accompany others on their journey to help them notice what God is up to in their lives. I see myself...

About Me

I accompany others on their journey to help them notice what God is up to in their lives. I see myself as a guide journeying alongside fellow pilgrims on the way. Spiritual direction is a thin space God uses to bring his presence into everyday life. I strive for an atmosphere that is loving, welcoming, and as encouraging as possible. At Bending Branches, I promise confidentiality, authenticity, and to listen without judgment.

Contact

Website: www.bendingbranches.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

Young leaders

Married Couples

and Business Professionals

Expertise in...

Discernment

Rule of Life

Sabbatical journey

Lectio Divina

and Prayer of Examen

Denice Molby

Mentor, OH, United States

I have traveled many paths in my 54 years of living. I was born and raised in the Catholic church and...

About Me

I have traveled many paths in my 54 years of living. I was born and raised in the Catholic church and cherish the rich heritage that I experienced in this tradition. During my teen years, my family began attending a charismatic church, and later I graduated from Oral Roberts University where I obtained my degree in Social Work and met my husband. Through this time my faith grew in the God of miracles. Several years after I married, my first son was born with severe medical complications. This began a journey through many years of questioning. I continued to love and serve God, but could no longer find Him in my personal story. My son is now 26 years old, and along the way, God began to reveal that even when I felt abandoned, He remained always present.
As I travel this journey, I notice many other women who are on similar paths. Life has become hard and is a very lonely place. God has placed upon my heart a ministry for you. He sees and knows your heartache and desires for you once again to discover where He is in your story. I invite you to set aside space for the Holy Spirit to reveal His plans, His love, and His presence.

I obtained my Spiritual Direction training through Sustainable Faith's 2 year intensive program. Through the practice of Spiritual Direction, I set aside space, sacred and unhurried, for me to accompany you as you discover God's presence in the midst of the storms of life. The space offers a place where you can feel safe to share your joys, sorrows, doubts and fears and together we will invite the Spirit of God to reveal His presence in the midst of your life. Through the practice of reflection, silence, prayer, and questions, I help you to notice the stirrings of God right in the middle of the journey you are on. In this sacred and safe space we discover the Holy Spirit is present with you and is eager to meet you right where you are. Come find a space to be still and know that He is God.
“The assumption of spirituality is that God is always doing something before I know it. So, the task is not to get God to do something I think needs to be done, but to become aware of what God is doing so that I can respond to, participate, and take delight in it.” –Eugene Peterson

Contact

Phone: 440-487-8970

Website: https://paracletepresence.com/

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...

parents of children with disabilities

those living with unanswered prayers

Expertise in...

the narrative enneagram

grief

women's spirituality

Ignatian

Chelsea Montminy

Bloomington, IN, United States

I began my Spiritual Direction journey in college, when my faith felt dry and I felt this ache that there had...

About Me

I began my Spiritual Direction journey in college, when my faith felt dry and I felt this ache that there had to be more. I started seeing a Spiritual Director and the experience slowly changed my view of God and myself. It allowed me to explore my daily life with God, to see Him in each moment, to notice Him through my emotions, thoughts, and body. To see Him continually drawing me to Himself. Through this He called me to create space for others in a similar way, I did my Spiritual Direction Training at The Institute of Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary At Biola University in California. I have been practicing as a Spiritual Director for 6 years. I also teach yoga and lead retreats. I am a mom of two little girls, which leads to me continually learning how to slow, turn my gaze to God in the chaotic moments of life.

I see Spiritual Direction as a conversation about what God is up to in your life. A spacious hour of listening together for what God is doing in you - your thoughts, emotions, body and life. A time of experiencing the love and presence of the Holy Spirit in deep and intimate ways. We will sometimes use prayer practices or Spiritual Disciplines during our time to help facilitate the conversation. Our prayer is for eyes to hear and eyes to see what He is about in your life. The purpose is for you to grow deeper into who you truly are, to begin to notice God in all things and by so doing to know more deeply the love of Christ.

As a Spiritual Director I seek to create a space for this sacred conversation with you. I see this role as an absolute honor. I offer spiritual direction in my home in Bloomington, Indiana or via phone or facetime. I am available in the evenings, Thursday afternoons 2-9pm, and Saturday mornings, Eastern Time.

If this tugs at your heart lets chat and set up a time to see if we are a good fit. You can contact me at chelsea.f.montminy@gmail.com. I have a sliding scale from $55-75 per hour.

Grace to you in this journey.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

College students

moms

fitness and yoga professional

Expertise in...

Lectio Divins

journaling

body-spirit connection

holy yoga

Karen Moore

Fargo ND, ND, United States

Where do you turn when life gets confusing; when you are trying to find peace within your soul; when you are...

About Me

Where do you turn when life gets confusing; when you are trying to find peace within your soul; when you are curious, questioning, disappointed, delighted or in darkness? As a spiritual director, it is my honor to walk alongside you as a companion who listens, encourages, and supports helping you notice and discern the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction in a safe and confidential space.

I am certified for spiritual direction by Christos Center for Spiritual Formation and available to meet virtually or in person.

Contact

Phone: 701-232-6224 (scheduling office @ Valley Christian Counseling Center)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

michelle morris

New Albany, OH, United States

I am trained and certified as a Spiritual Director. It is both my calling and joy to companion others as they...

About Me

I am trained and certified as a Spiritual Director. It is both my calling and joy to companion others as they journey deeper with God. By taking time to make sacred space to connect deeply with God we grow in faith. The journey of faith is not always a straight path and there are many times we don’t feel God’s presence or sense His will for us. I am here to listen well to you and the Holy Spirit and together we will find the God who promises to be found.

As a professional artist for 30+ years, my love for art blends beautifully with my practice and I often use Visio Divina and other creative exercises in my sessions. I find that the arts help us connect our soul deeply to God because God is the creator and lover of our soul! As Imago Dei we are image bearers-made in the image of God, therefore we have great capacity for connecting creatively with God, whether by viewing or creating. Art goes beyond words and helps us experience God in rich ways.

In addition to individual direction, I offer group Spiritual Direction, Contemplative Life retreats, as well as the Contemplative Art Workshops and retreats. I am also certified to accompany others in the 9 month prayer journey with the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius.

Contact

Website: www.artandsoulministries.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

All are welcome. Anyone seeking a deeper experience of God

those who are questioning or reconstructing their faith

elderly and aging

those navigating life transitions

trauma

sexual abuse/assault/rape survivors

those dealing with loss.

Expertise in...

Ignation exercises

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

creativity

art

grief and loss

aging

those caring for Alzheimer’s or parents

trauma

rape

sexual assault or abuse

those seeking deeper intimacy with God

those reconstructing their faith

contemplative and spiritual formation

Phyllis Morton

San Antonio, TX, United States

Spiritual direction has been a deeper and richer way for me to relate to God and a person, a place of...

About Me

Spiritual direction has been a deeper and richer way for me to relate to God and a person, a place of holy listening at a spiritual table full of choices to feast upon. I look forward to inviting you to that table we would set together with the Lord. Trained in Spiritual Direction at Southern Methodist University in Dallas graduating April 2017. Leader in marriage-help course at Community Bible Church. My husband and I also work within Christian Medical & Dental Association with married/engaged medical and dental student couples. Have lead and mentored small Bible studies groups. Conducted recovery abuse groups for women. Have been active in past as Associate staff with Navigators. A Registered Nurse worked in Women's Health, acute mental health, and pediatrics. Currently volunteer in a faith based sexual health clinic. Love the privilege of grand-mothering and hiking with a group of ladies called "Desert Mothers! I hosts a "Soul Care" group for care for those who care for other souls in many capacities of leadership.
Healthcare workers are becoming a focused interesting during this season of Covid19.

Contact

Phone: 210-887-7741

Website: www.codeyou.info/

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...

Nurses

students

parachurch staff

church staff

nurses

married couples

medical & dental professionals

Expertise in...

I am an R.N.

Certified spiritual director

and certified Coach with specialty in Health Care professionals. I also am certified as Enneagram trained

sexuality

physical self-care & healing

Danny Mullins

Gilbert, AZ, United States

I began full-time vocational ministry in 1979. In that time, I have served as an associate pastor in three different congregations...

About Me

I began full-time vocational ministry in 1979. In that time, I have served as an associate pastor in three different congregations in Texas and Arizona including eight years as a senior pastor. I completed a Masters of Ministry Certificate at St. Stephens University, St. Stephens, New Brunswick. In January of 2014, I published my first book, Darkness to Light, an account of my journey into clinical depression and my subsequent encounter with the love of God which brought a deep and lasting emotional healing. I completed my spiritual director's training through Sustainable Faith’s two year certificate program in spiritual direction. In 2019, after 40 years of vocational ministry in the local church, I began teaching full-time for Sustainable Faith's spiritual direction program. I am deeply blessed to be involved with the training of spiritual directors across the United States and Canada.

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Phone: 480-205-8499

Website: www.dannymullins.org

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In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

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English

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Inner Healing Prayer

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Janice Munemitsu

Newport Beach, CA, United States

As a farmer's daughter and avid gardener, I have always loved experiencing the cycle of planting, growth, pruning and harvest, and...

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As a farmer's daughter and avid gardener, I have always loved experiencing the cycle of planting, growth, pruning and harvest, and then starting the next season. Whether this is in my garden or in the practice of spiritual direction, I have been blessed to see God's faithfulness through all seasons. My own spiritual journey with its twists and turns includes the seasons of doubt, struggle, longing, and grief over loss and then those wonderful and loving seasons of joy and fulfillment. In all these seasons of life, God has called me to help others toward spiritual freedom in Christ (2 Cor. 2:17) and to live blessedly in "joy and grief intertwined" (Isaiah 61:3).

My personal journey includes over 20 years in a corporate business career in the consumer food industry as well as an unexpected transition to ministry in my local church and a global ministry. I went from food for the tummy to food for the soul as I completed a MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at the Institute of Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary/Biola University. I continue to serve as a spiritual director at Biola's Center for Spiritual Renewal. In Fall 2021, I published a true story, The Kindness of Color: the story of two families and Mendez, et al. v. Westminster, the 1947 Desegregation of California Public Schools. It is the 1940s/WWII story of two kinds of racism and the kindness that brought hope: my family's journey from freedom to incarceration camps and the racism of segregated schools in California. This writing/publishing journey has shown me God's leading in new and exciting ways in yet another season of life.

I meet people for spiritual direction in the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa/Irvine area, or by Zoom across time zones, state & country borders, and oceans. Thank you for considering me as you seek a spiritual director. It would be my privilege to journey with you.

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Phone: 949-933-6615

Website: https://www.spiritualdirection-soulcare.com/

Email:

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Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

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Personal experience in business and ministry equips me well for meeting with marketplace and ministry leaders

Care and understanding for those going through seasons of loss and grief.

Mike Murphy

Sarasota, FL, United States

I am a retired pastor who spent the bulk of my career in Chicago serving as the Director of Spiritual Transformation...

About Me

I am a retired pastor who spent the bulk of my career in Chicago serving as the Director of Spiritual Transformation for an inner city ministry and a teaching pastor at a large suburban church. I am married to Anita who is also a spiritual director and podcaster. Both of us had been married previously and worked through the pain that accompanies that journey. We retired to Florida where I am active in a racial reconciliation work, teaching a bit, and offering spiritual direction. I love working with those who are going through a bit of a faith shift of some kind, those transitioning into another phase of life, those who feel stuck, and those who just kind of realize that what once worked for them spiritually isn’t working for them now.

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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

those going through grief of divorce

the curious

emerging leaders

retired folks

people in the midst of a faith shift

Expertise in...

Grief

race issues

divorce

rule of life

Lectio Divina

life coach.

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