Grafted Life Ministries

Tamara Murphy

Bridgeport, CT, United States

Tamara Murphy delights in helping those who are weary or burdened by the unexamined practices of their faith listen for the...

About Me

Tamara Murphy delights in helping those who are weary or burdened by the unexamined practices of their faith listen for the fresh invitations of Jesus to watch, and walk, and work with him in unforced rhythms of grace. In addition to practicing Spiritual Direction in one-on-one and group settings, Tamara is a freelance writer, mother, and grandmother. She lives with her husband Brian, an Anglican priest, in Bridgeport, CT.

Contact

Website: www.tamarahillmurphy.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 and clergy spouses

Women

church and ministry leaders

spiritual directors

nonprofit organization leaders

parents

artists

those recovering from relational

emotional

and sexual wounding

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Rule of Life

trauma and grief

emotional and relational healing

listening/healing prayer

spiritual practices

Tim Musslewhite

Holly Springs, NC, United States

As a spiritual director I help people listen with the Spirit to the story of the already-present activity of God in...

About Me

As a spiritual director I help people listen with the Spirit to the story of the already-present activity of God in their lives in order to cultivate a deeper connection with him and to discern his movements in their life. I am a graduate of the C. John Weborg Center for Spiritual Direction at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago and have been directing since 2009.

With over 34 years of pastoral experience, I enjoy working with pastors and other church leaders. I work with the Core Community of Imago Christi (www.imagochristi.org), which develops spiritual formation resources and coaches Christian leaders and churches. Imago Christi is a team of spiritual formation specialists within Novo (formerly CRM) (www.novo.org). And, I am a certified life coach.

I graduated from Baylor University (B.A.) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). My wife Jill and I have two adult children. We make our home in North Carolina. I enjoy golf, and spending time in the mountains and at the beach.

Contact

Phone: 970-302-5402

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

missionaries

Christian leaders

Expertise in...

Spiritual Formation Coaching

Spiritual Life Development

YoungSung Nam

Seoul, 대한민국, 서울특별시, 대한민국

I got a B.A. degree (Theology and Law) and a Th.M degree in South Korea and have church ministry experience as...

About Me

I got a B.A. degree (Theology and Law) and a Th.M degree in South Korea and have church ministry experience as an ordained pastor. As a PK (Pastor Kid), I never wanted to become a pastor until God brought me to this vocation. Beforehand, I was preparing for a bar exam to be a lawyer during my university years. However, God called me to be a pastor helping people build a good relationship with Him and spiritually grow through teaching, ministry, and spiritual direction. This calling led me to get a Master of Divinity degree with spiritual formation emphasis from the Institute of Spiritual Formation (ISF) at Talbot School of Theology. Currently, I am staying in Korea doing ministry.

Contact

Phone: 82-10-3973-9518

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Korean

Specialties

Works with...

1st and 2nd gen Koreans

pastors

pastor's family

students

military.

Susan Neaman

Lake Forest, IL, United States

I have a passion to listen to women going through grief and loss. In this busy world, it feels like a...

About Me

I have a passion to listen to women going through grief and loss. In this busy world, it feels like a gift to offer one a time to be still, hear from the Holy Spirit, and notice where the Lord is on one's journey. Each one's story is unique and handwritten by the Lord - I am always humbled to hear how the Lord reveals Himself. I have a degree in Lay Counseling, Leader in Care Ministry within Church, Co-lead grief groups, earned a 150 hour certification in Grief and Loss from the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, CO, and a Graduate of the Transformational Listening Center Chicago as a Spiritual Director.

Contact

Phone: 8476872175

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...

church and local referrals

and referrals from Transformational Listening Center Chicago

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

grief

dark night

James Neathery

Dallas, TX, United States

Nothing would give me greater joy than to help you to follow Christ. My work in spiritual formation dates back to...

About Me

Nothing would give me greater joy than to help you to follow Christ. My work in spiritual formation dates back to when the term itself was being introduced into the evangelical church. During the 90's I worked with seminary students at the Center for Christian Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary. At the same time I earned a certificate of spiritual direction at Saint Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver under the tutelage of Howard Baker. I continued to practice the principles of people formation while the director of a leadership school in Albania. Perhaps it is helpful for you to know that God is helping me become more like Jesus in the crucible of a chronic and progressive neurological disease. Otherwise, I am employed full-time in various foreign projects.

I’ve had too much education: animal science at Cornell, international affairs at the Fletcher school/Tufts university, THM at DTS, and Doctor of ministry at DTS in cross cultural leadership.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Esperanto

Specialties

Works with...

Leaders

chronically ill

missionaries

Expertise in...

Silent retreats

seeing Jesus

prayer

Ted Nelson

Twin Cities, MN, United States

My heart and passion is to create a safe space for men and women to experience a deep, abiding, transformational intimacy...

About Me

My heart and passion is to create a safe space for men and women to experience a deep, abiding, transformational intimacy with God.

I have been serving in roles of shepherding, mentoring, intercessory prayer and spiritual direction for over thirty years. It was through my own journey with a spiritual director that I experienced God’s invitation to walk alongside others in the same way. I earned a Master of Arts in Theological Studies with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. And I completed my certification for spiritual direction at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN.

I have experience in many forms of contemplative prayer, including Lectio Divina, centering prayer, the Prayer of Examen and the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. As a spiritual director, guide, and companion it has been such a joy and honor to walk alongside others listening, noticing and witnessing the ways God is present, speaking and moving in their lives. It is truly holy ground.

My wife Becki and I have three adult children and four amazing grandchildren.

Contact

Phone: (763) 370-4215

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

men

women

pastors

ministry leaders

missionaries

Expertise in...

Contemplative Prayer

Lectio Divina

centering prayer

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises

inner healing

Enneagram

Nancy Nethercott

Fishers, IN, United States

My heart is to create space for people to encounter God in fresh ways, enabling them to grow and flourish in...

About Me

My heart is to create space for people to encounter God in fresh ways, enabling them to grow and flourish in their walk with Christ. I treasure time listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit as I sit with my directees. Having personally gained from spiritual direction, I value the opportunity to be a soul-mate on another's spiritual journey.

I also lead the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, having been trained by Dale Gish.

After having lived in Japan for 30 years as a missionary, I am now based in the U.S. Besides teaching ESL and Japanese classes, I currently serve as Chaplain of the Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS), a low-residency school based in FL; Spiritual Care Coordinator for Accessible Hope International based in FL and Sierra Leone, West Africa; and a Global Trainer in Spiritual Formation and Worship Renewal through Faith and Learning Int'l. I have a doctorate in worship studies from IWS and advanced certificates in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction from Moody Bible Institute. I have led and spoken at retreats in various countries and contexts.

I am an ordained Anglican priest and find great joy serving the people in my church, All Souls, in Indianapolis.

My daughter and granddaughter live near me, giving me joy-filled days. I love swimming, music, and time in nature, especially near the ocean. Of course, I love sushi and all things Japanese!

Contact

Phone: 3179939683

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Japanese

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

returning missionaries

church leaders

graduate students

internationals

divorced or separated

those struggling with their marriage

single mothers

women

men

Expertise in...

Sabbatical coaching/spiritual direction

Ignatian Exercises

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

creativity in spiritual practices

cross-cultural

third-culture

rule of life

Enneagram

prayer

Tiffany Nevil

Saint Charles, MO, United States

Tiffany offers Christ-centered Spiritual Direction in a contemplative style. Her desire is to walk alongside directees as we listen and experience...

About Me

Tiffany offers Christ-centered Spiritual Direction in a contemplative style. Her desire is to walk alongside directees as we listen and experience the Holy Spirit together and explore the spiritual pathways of life. I utilize a variety of spiritual practices like Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, Examen and Imaginative Prayer using the Gospels to facilitate a deeper experience with God through His Word. I have been through the Spiritual Exercises and I am very familiar with the Enneagram.

Contact

Phone: 314-443-8433

Website: www.pathwayssd.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or website form

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

church staff

women

men

youth

students

professionals

college

middle-age

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Embodiment

Rule of Life

Spiritual Formation

Enneagram

Psychology

Ignatian Spirituality

Jean Nevills

Hillsboro, OR, United States

Spiritual Direction. If you have said to yourself: "I’m looking for Someone who can listen when I’m struggling when I’m grieving...

About Me

Spiritual Direction. If you have said to yourself:
"I’m looking for
Someone who can listen
when I’m struggling
when I’m grieving
when I’m longing for more…
Someone who can help me
notice, hear, and
grow closer to God
in freedom, with integrity
and joy…
Someone who understands my journey
just enough to walk with me
but not get in the way of
the Mystery of God..."

If you've ever longed for "Poustinia" or A Garden Retreat:
A place of sanctuary
prayed in and stayed in
surrounded by nature
where God is near….
A place of rest
for being and breathing
and nurturing your soul
in the Way of Jesus…
A place of peace
where someone understands
just enough to stand with
but not in the way of
the Mystery of God.

Then find a warm welcome and a photo of me here: www.jeannevills.com
My own hunger and pursuit of the manifest presence of God has taken me on the inward adventure of solitude in the quiet of monastaries, and on geographical adventures as far away as Ethiopia, South Korea, and China — all of which draw me home to God in my own backyard. I am an active follower and friend of Jesus in all the roles of my life, which include but are not limited to being a wife, mother, grandmother, spiritual director, and CFO of a Professional Corporation.

A certified Spiritual Director and Supervisor with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education, I earned my Certificate in Spiritual Formation from the Renovare Institute. I am an instructor/collaborator at Portland Seminary (George Fox Evangelical Seminary) and with Fuller Seminary's Doctor of Ministry Degree in Spiritual Direction.

Contact

Phone: 503-628-4582

Website: www.jeannevills.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...

Women and Men

Business and Professional

Pastors

Church leaders

Graduate and Undergraduate Students

and Seekers

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Benedictine

Centering

and Breath Prayer; Women's and Men's spirituality; Rule of Life; Lectio Divina; Silent and facilitated Retreats; Goodness

Grief

and knowing God in all of Life.

Sue Newton

Nashville, TN, United States

Opening oneself to receive the loving presence of God in the “what is” of life is where inner transformation happens. It...

About Me

Opening oneself to receive the loving presence of God in the “what is” of life is where inner transformation happens. It is my joy to offer a sacred, safe space for you to listen deeply to yourself and for the voice of the One who is love.

For 23 years, I lived and loved in a place called Kijabe, Kenya. There I raised 5 children, supported the work of my physician husband, and was gifted with deep friendships. At the same time, I felt the tension and stresses of ministry, living in a low resource setting, daily struggling with what was the “right thing to do” and often wondering if I was doing enough or even was enough in light of the vast needs around us. I was involved in prayer ministry, Bible Studies, orphan work, and community outreach. My own personal time in scripture and prayer was rich and life giving. And yet, there was a disconnect in my personal life that I couldn’t understand. God used pain and learning to sit quietly in a new way to draw me to God’s very specific, tender compassion for me, just as I was.

I completed my training as a spiritual director through CenterQuest School of Spiritual Direction. I look forward to welcoming any who desire more intimacy with God through the Holy Spirit. I am available to meet via Zoom or in person for those in Nashville, TN where I live now.

Contact

Phone: 8322880907

Website: https://www.herespiritualdirection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Wai Ling Ng

PJ, Selangor, Malaysia

I received my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) at Talbot School of...

About Me

I received my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) at Talbot School of Theology, CA in 2007. I have since returned to Malaysia and for the last decade have been serving as the Director of the Institute for Christian Ministry (ICM) of TRAC (the English-speaking conference of the Methodist Church in Malaysia). I have also completed a 3-year training in an Ignatian spiritual companionship program with an ecumenical group. The Lord has given me countless opportunities to partner with His people in teaching, leading retreats, giving spiritual direction and developing curriculums on spiritual formation for the church as well as different groups/organizations. It has been an amazing journey of learning, re-learning and growing. I have been deeply humbled to catch glimpses of God's work of transformation in the hearts of those seeking Him.

Contact

Phone: +601379542836 (office), +60169270116 (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...

Pastors

church leaders

missionaries

fulltime Christian workers and young adults in the marketplace

David Nichols

Bryan, TX, United States

As a missionary with OMF for over 30+ years and counting I have a particular passion to walk with those in...

About Me

As a missionary with OMF for over 30+ years and counting I have a particular passion to walk with those in cross-cultural ministry and in other supported type of ministries. I am willing to meet via skype or phone or in person.

Contact

Phone: 979-402-6040

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

people needing debriefing from field experiences

those experiencing depression

Expertise in...

trained life coach

cross-cultural ministry

middle life issues

Mary Nichols

Minneapolis, MN, United States

For as long as I can remember I have found life and purpose in listening to others. I am passionate about...

About Me

For as long as I can remember I have found life and purpose in listening to others. I am passionate about others experiencing the love and grace of God and I believe sharing our stories with another facilitates that. I especially have a heart for folks who may feel weary and burdened by life or serving and cherish opportunities to provide space of rest and peace and clarity.
I received a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in St. Paul, MN in 2012. Since then I have provided one-on-one and group direction. I have also partnered with churches in providing soul care for staff, leadership and lay teams through retreat and contemplative times. I am currently enrolled in Renovaré Institute for Spiritual Formation and plan to get a certificate in Spiritual Formation summer of 2023.
My husband Tom and I have been married 37 years and have two grown children. On any given day, I'd rather be outside!

Contact

Website: marynicholssd.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Brenda Nickerson

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Are you in a challenging or transitional season of life or ministry? Are you busy serving those around you but know...

About Me

Are you in a challenging or transitional season of life or ministry? Are you busy serving those around you but know you need to pause and pay closer attention to how God is moving in your own heart? I have found that slowing down enough to share with a spiritual companion who is outside of my immediate sphere, yet who can listen prayerfully, is a rich spiritual practice. In such a time as this, we need these ‘be still’ moments more than ever to become aware of and appreciate God’s loving presence in the details of our lives.

As a trained spiritual director and over many years in ministry (serving in Canada, in the US, in Europe, and now back again) I have found much joy in walking with others who desire a deeper connection with God. I’ve seen the profound need in myself and others to intentionally and regularly create space to engage in spiritual practices that allow for listening and receiving from God and have enjoyed the blessing of meeting with a spiritual director in my own life. I welcome the privilege of accompanying others in their journey with the Lord.

…those in full-time ministry or lay ministry (or ‘married to’ ministry),
…those caring for others (like young moms, or in teaching and medical professions, or elder care),
…those living cross-culturally (like missionaries or expats),
…or those in transition (when moving to a new place or discerning a new calling).

My training in spiritual direction was the Selah Certificate Program of Leadership Transformations Inc, which is biblical in grounding, trinitarian in theology, and contemplative in style.
https://www.leadershiptransformations.org/selah

Please contact me if you'd like to set up an initial meeting to talk more about spiritual direction.

Contact

Phone: (USA cell) +630-440-6400

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women of all ages

Women in (or married to) ministry

Missionaries

Expats

Adult TCKs

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Cross-cultural

Third-culture

Rule of Life

Kim Nielsen

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

My passion is to create safe environments and opportunities for people to experience God. I served in full-time ministry at a...

About Me

My passion is to create safe environments and opportunities for people to experience God. I served in full-time ministry at a megachurch for 11 years--an experience that heightened my sense of the value and necessity of spiritual direction for pastors and ministry leaders. I have companioned many pastors and ministry leaders.

I have completed multiple Transforming Communities since 2006 (TCs 3-8, 11 & 15) both as a participant and as a serving community member. I earned the Masters specialization in Spiritual Transformation through the partnership between Northern Seminary and Transforming Center. In addition to my training in spiritual direction, I am a trained companion for the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and a certified iEnneagram Motions of the Soul practitioner. I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and have a Eco-Ministry Certification with Seminary of the Wild, helping people to Find the Sacred in Nature.

Areas of Interest or Specialty: Working with Pastors, ministry workers; 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; the Enneagram; Eco-Ministry

Contact

Phone: 573-808-4848

Website: www.transformingexperiences.org

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church and Ministry Leaders

Trained in accompanying people in Ignatian Spiritual Exercises

Enneagram

12 step program

recovery

people of all ages

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises

Enneagram

Life Mapping - Discovery of True Self

Twelve-Steps.

Kim Nielsen

Omaha, NE, United States

I have been trained in Spiritual Direction through Healing Care Ministries which has an emphasis on inner healing as instructed by...

About Me

I have been trained in Spiritual Direction through Healing Care Ministries which has an emphasis on inner healing as instructed by Dr. Terry Wardle. I have been walking with the Lord for 30 years and experienced deep inner healing the past 10 years. I believe Dr. Wardle's training gave language to my experiences. The Word has come alive and through receiving spiritual direction and now being trained in spiritual direction my walk with the Lord is enriched, alive and life giving. I feel called and now equipped to help others better understand their spiritual journey.

Contact

Phone: 402-740-7217

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

students

young adults

church leaders

young women

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

trauma or grief

art

Genalin Niere-Metcalf

Bolingbrook, IL, United States

My hope in spiritual direction is to journey with others into deeper experiential encounters with God, that result in lives lived...

About Me

My hope in spiritual direction is to journey with others into deeper experiential encounters with God, that result in lives lived with greater love and freedom. It is a delight to explore and discover with others how God has been and is intimately at work in their lives. I received an M.A. Spiritual Formation & Soul Care at the Institute of Spiritual Formation at Biola University. I also received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am a Registered Nurse. With training in nursing, spiritual direction and psychology, I have a holistic and integrated approach in spiritual direction. I enjoy individual and group spiritual direction, as well as retreats for groups who seek a deeper experience of God and desire refreshment in their spiritual lives.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Clergy

Church leaders

Spiritual Directors

Missionaries

Academics

Counselors

Professionals

Expertise in...

Contemplative spiritual direction

Psychology

Holistic approach

Supervision

Esther Nissen

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

I offer one-on-one and group spiritual direction through my company, People Who See. At People Who See, I specialize in faith...

About Me

I offer one-on-one and group spiritual direction through my company, People Who See. At People Who See, I specialize in faith reconstruction and love to work with people who have deconstructed their faith and wonder, "Now what?" After you’ve torn apart the beliefs, you’re left with the pieces, wondering what to do. You don’t want to let go, but you don’t know if there’s a way forward. That’s where I come in. I help people take the pieces of their faith and build something new. Something Beautiful. A vibrant, relevant spirituality that holds space for doubt, mystery, tension, and nuance. A faith marked by compassion, curiosity, listening, and love. At People Who See, we see a new way forward, and we want to help you imagine one too.

The fancy stuff about me:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Sioux Falls
Master of Arts, Sioux Falls Seminary
Doctor of Ministry, Kairos University
Certified Spiritual Director (Listening People to Life, Kairos University)
Clinical Pastoral Education, Ecumenical Institute

The fun stuff about me:
Professional hammocker and patio sitter. Amateur yogi. Taker of walks. Occasional couch potato. Will lose my mind with joy at the sight of any dog.

Contact

Website: www.peoplewhosee.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

Works with...

pastors or church leaders

chaplains

women

members of the LGBTQ+ community

students

people who are deconstructing or reconstructing their faith

Expertise in...

faith deconstruction

faith reconstruction

healthy spirituality of self

enneagram

Melanie Nixon

Albuquerque, NM, United States

Sitting with a spiritual companion is one of the most beautiful experiences. In the midst of today’s constantly moving and changing...

About Me

Sitting with a spiritual companion is one of the most beautiful experiences. In the midst of today’s constantly moving and changing culture, we may forget where we are, what we are living for, and who we are. We may feel like we are in a tug-of-war emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally. We may find ourselves asking, What do I do? Who can I trust? Is God really with me? If you are asking some of these questions, spiritual direction may be a gift to you as it is for me.

As a spiritual director, there is a sweetness and delight in welcoming fellow companions into the quiet and stillness of a safe and sacred space. We sit down together in the loving presence of the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit, and notice where God is in your life story. Through contemplative prayer, conversation, and God’s word, we listen, reflect, and discern together what the Holy Spirit may be showing you.

In 2018, I came to a crossroad in my life, vocationally and spiritually. I began wondering how to not burn out from teaching.

Throughout the past 37 years, I have journeyed on a continuous path of seeking and knowing God more day by day. Life in all its ordinary ways is where I have experienced the tensions of growing in my faith with God and others. The paths have been deepening experiences in God’s generous love, grace, goodness, through struggles and sorrows, sickness, healing, loss--the ordinary life of this world.

Reflecting upon my life with God helped me step out of a long teaching career. After many years as an educator, a transition in vocation has been a wonderful and challenging experience. I have been able to walk with others in the past few years as a trained Spiritual Director.

Melanie is from the Central Valley of California, and has lived for the last 15 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her husband Brian, three grown children and their spouses, and two grandchildren. She has a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Selah/Leadership Transformation International, a certificate in Spiritual Formation from Abide/LTI, a B.A. in Biblical Studies/Christian Education, and an A.A. in Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Contact

Phone: 5056599418

Website: https://www.melanienixon.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...

women and men

pastors

ministry leaders

first responders

high school students

Joshua Nordstrom

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Currently worknigs as a youth pastor for 6+ years. Attended Biola university for undergrad and played on the lacrosse team. Received...

About Me

Currently worknigs as a youth pastor for 6+ years. Attended Biola university for undergrad and played on the lacrosse team. Received training in Spiritual Direction through Talbot's Institute for Spiritual Formation. Passionate about participating in and facilitating flourishing communities centered around Jesus.

Contact

Phone: 9499101424

Website: jdnordstrom.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

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