Grafted Life Ministries

Teddi Pettee

Roseville, CA, United States

I serve in Leader Formation at Youth for Christ, USA, training adults across the US who lead ministry to 11-19 year...

About Me

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

I completed certification in Spiritual Direction, The School of Contemplative Life and the Accompaniment of the 19th Annotated Ignatian Prayer Exercises through Sustainable Faith. Each of these has generated transformation in my inner life and I am delighted to accompany others as they journey. As people occasionally need help figuring out where the Holy Spirit is leading, I create and hold space for folks to meet with Jesus. More of a companion on the road than a direction-giver, I come alongside as a support.

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: 916-798-2839

Website: companionsforyourjourney.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Call/Text/Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

college women

ministry leaders

moms

Expertise in...

19th and 18th Annotated Ignatian Prayer Exercises

Kurt Pflegl

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 7024803059

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors and church leaders

Jocelyn R Plett

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

My spiritual direction training had a strong focus on the Ignatian approach. I had the privilege of participating in the Spiritual...

About Me

My spiritual direction training had a strong focus on the Ignatian approach. I had the privilege of participating in the Spiritual Exercises, (19th Annotation) the year after I completed my certificate. This daily practice of the Spiritual Exercises for a total of nine months was incredibly formative in my own spiritual life and has influenced how I offer direction to others.

My spiritual direction practice often involves an opening prayer, an invitation into a few moments of silence (statio) followed by holy listening as the directee describes their experience of God moving within themselves, their relationships, work, environment and circumstances. I offer contemplative questions and observations for the directee to ponder and respond to if they desire. Jesus' own questions from the gospels often serve as wonderful points to consider and contemplate for the directee as we listen together for the Spirit's movement in our conversation of three (the directee, myself, and the Holy Spirit).

Prior to training as a spiritual director I completed a 4 year undergraduate degree in Theology followed by 15+ years serving abroad as a missionary. I have experience with cross-cultural and third-culture life as well as the challenges that accompany significant life transitions - including, but not limited to re-entry in to one's passport country, marriage, parenthood, deconstruction, and spiritual abuse. Mission work has taken me to Germany, Lithuania, and Madagascar. My husband and I raised our small children (3 boys) in Madagascar for 11 years before moving to Canada to be closer to family. My faith journey began within a very conservative Evangelical Mennonite community, and has expanded and changed as God led me to experience different global cultures, languages and people groups. Because of my travels and missionary work I have experienced worship and community in Mennonite churches as well as Evangelical, Anglican, Lutheran, Charismatic, Reform, and Baptist. I've found that this life experience has expanded and significantly deepened my love and reverence for God and the unfathomableness of the great 'I AM'.

I am an Enneagram Type 4 (a creative individualist, deeply in tune with emotions and noticing the beauty and sacredness in the everyday), and I'm very likely a Myers-Briggs INFP. When I'm not offering direction to others, or receiving direction from my own director I am spending time with my husband and teenage boys, reading, or making things (garments, accessories, art - all made using organic or recycled materials) which I sell at Farmer's Markets and online. It is a fun outlet for my creativity and different way to engage with people.

I have a fervent passion for learning, for the church, for creation-care and for spiritual growth. Over the course of my spiritual direction practice I have developed a deep and awe-full wonder at the mysterious, unexpected and powerful work of the Spirit moving in the lives of those who are courageously seeking more of God. It is truly a sacred privilege to accompany someone in their exploration and examination of the movements of the Creator in their life.

Contact

Phone: (204)612-0540

Website: https://www.ferventfolk.com/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Works with pastors or church leaders

missionaries

those experiencing deconstruction or spiritual abuse or church transition

Expertise in...

Expertise in Ignatian

cross-cultural

third-culture

Enneagram

imaginative prayer

life transitions

deconstruction

spiritual/faith confusion

Bekah Pogue

Nashville, TN, United States

Desiring grace & space? I offer a warm, contemplative space to companion individuals toward an honest & intimate relationship with the...

About Me

Desiring grace & space? I offer a warm, contemplative space to companion individuals toward an honest & intimate relationship with the Triune God (in-person or virtually.) Spiritual direction is for the brave individual who desires an integrated (mind, body, and soul) relationship with God through contemplative rhythms such as prayer, listening, reflecting truth, asking open-ended questions, experiencing delight, expressing creativity, paying attention to how God is drawing you closer to His heart, and taking courageous action from a posture of discernment.

As a spiritual director (certified through Sustainable Faith, School of Spiritual Direction), my role is to co-journey and co-listen with the directee, while always relying on God as the real director. In order to effectively sojourn and illuminate the Trinity at work in the life of the directee, I seek to integrate God’s love, Jesus' humanity, and the mysterious work of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist.

I completed the 19th Annotation, an 8-month Ignatius "retreat in daily life" program where I fell in love with the humility of Jesus. In 2017, I founded Pasture Experience (www.pastureexperience.com) rooted in Psalm 23, offering spiritual direction, holistic retreats, and poetry. Empowering brave souls to experience intimacy with God through connection, contemplation, and congruence is my heartbeat.

I specialize in the integration of emotional/mental and spiritual health, grief/trauma, faith fractures, Ignatian Spirituality, imaginative prayer, and compassionate listening. Many of my directees are empaths, creatives, and caretakers who need a safe space to bring your true self to receive love from a God who sees, loves, and accepts unconditionally. “Grace and space” is my mantra.

Contact

Phone: 7143512478

Website: https://pastureexperience.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

empty nesters

caretakers

church leaders

pastor's wives

married

divorced

creatives

empaths

therapists

marginalized

Expertise in...

Ignatian

women's spirituality

Psychology

attachment theory

grief/loss

discernment

consolation/desolation

relationships

imaginative prayer

creativity

holistic retreats

grief/trauma

hope in the unknown.

Joanna Polarek

West Nyack, NY, United States

Spiritual Direction is a privilege and gift that I love. I strive to provide an inviting space for sacred conversation, attentive...

About Me

Spiritual Direction is a privilege and gift that I love. I strive to provide an inviting space for sacred conversation, attentive listening, and discernment as the Holy Spirit moves within the conversation. The Spiritual Direction program, Selah, through Leadership Transformations, Inc., trained me to focus on Trinitarian, Contemplative, and Biblical foundations. While silence can be uncomfortable for some, the intention is for silence to become part of the rhythm and natural flow. However, this practice is not exclusive to my practice, and I will always respond to what feels best for you.
Professionally, I work for the Spiritual Life Development Department for The Salvation Army Eastern Territorial Headquarters in New York. I have been part of the team here for almost nine years. The vision of our department is to create tangible resources that encourage and guide spiritual disciplines such as prayers, silence & solitude, and Lectio Divina, to name a few. We also provide guided retreats for refreshment and renewal. The work within this department has helped cultivate a deeper understanding of my faith and relationship with the Lord. It’s always about me showing up because He is already there.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for over twenty years, and we have two daughters. We were an active military family for fourteen years before my husband separated from the US Navy and began a new career. Family, friends, and my community are important to me. For fun, I enjoy spending time in nature, playing with my dogs, reading books, stretching out of my comfort zone and listening to all voices, resting on a beach, and CrossFit. I was born and raised in The Salvation Army, where my family and I attend church. While living all over the country, my family and I have also attended different churches. I gleaned from the experience and sitting in a room with believers who just want to be part of the community. I value and respect traditions that reflect the faithful.

I have my Masters in Human Services- Family and Marriage Counseling from Liberty University. While I am not a certified counselor, my education has equipped me to be a good listener and how to engage in a one-on-one session. Becoming a Spiritual Director is a role I enjoy and feel led to practice.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

I am available to meet with any person wishing to seek spiritual direction. I currently meet with young adults

church leaders

students

elderly

business professionals

military

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

rule of life

dark night

curiosity in faith

contemplative

sacred listening

Megan Pool

Ferndale, MI, United States

I lead the Spiritual Direction team at the Bamboo Initiative, as well as providing spiritual direction for seeking individuals. I am...

About Me

I lead the Spiritual Direction team at the Bamboo Initiative, as well as providing spiritual direction for seeking individuals. I am a trained and licensed Ignatian Spiritual Director and Spiritual Exercises Accompanist, with experience leading individuals in direction, as well as the Spiritual Exercises (the 9 month version often called the “19th Annotation”), and facilitating group spiritual direction in cohorts with the 10 week Spiritual Exercises (often called the “18th Annotation”). If you’re interested to learn more about these opportunities, please contact me.

I have found my home in observing the loving, intricate and holy work of God in the lives of the Beloved. My joy is found in watching and waiting for the Voice of God as He draws people close. My favorite scripture about Spiritual Direction comes from John chapter 3; “The One who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and is now complete. He must become greater; I must become less.” This is becoming my heart’s desire.

I have particular training in a prayer model called Immanuel Prayer as well as experience teaching Lectio Divina and the Examen Prayer. I am available for 1 hour Spiritual Direction sessions during flexible daytime hours. I am available for face to face meetings with locals as well as sessions via FaceTime, Zoom or WhatsApp. I charge $60 per session for individuals. Please email me to ask about rates for the 18th and 19th Annotations.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Contact

Phone: (248) 259-8925 (cell)

Website: https://bambooinitiative.com/spiritual-direction/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

able to understand intermediate Spanish and speak beginner Spanish.

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

church leaders

international long term workers

students

business professionals

terminally ill

marginalized.

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Examen

Immanuel Prayer

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

Anthony Price

Gawler, SA, Australia

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

About Me

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

Contact

Website: www.revanthonyprice.wordpress.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

anyone interested in spiritual direction

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and adapting them for Protestants

Alyson Pryor

Whittier, CA, United States

Who I am: I am a writer, speaker, trained therapist and certified spiritual director. I received my spiritual direction training from...

About Me

Who I am: I am a writer, speaker, trained therapist and certified spiritual director. I received my spiritual direction training from Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation, and my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Seminary. Although I do not offer mental health services at this time, my training as a psychotherapist has equipped me with a trauma-informed perspective which helps me better disentangle spiritual and mental health issues and offer referrals when needed. The work I do in writing or leading retreats informs my spiritual direction practice and vice versa. Both challenge me to dig deeper into the reality of who God is and who He made us to be. It is my privilege to co-journey with others as they walk with Christ, creating a sacred space for them to experience His joy, freedom and healing.

What we’ll do: In our fast-paced lifestyles there is often little time and space to pause and pay attention to the movements of God. In spiritual direction, we will attend more deeply to the ongoing work God is doing in your soul and help you grow in your capacity to hear from God and participate in the work He is doing in your life. We might examine your view of God, discerning God’s will, growing in intimacy with God, decision-making, grief, faith deconstruction/reconstruction, your experience of prayer, feelings of shame and guilt, and any places you might be feeling stuck or stunted in relation to God. This usually involves meeting about once a month for an hour or so and involves silence, guided prayer and scripture meditation. We will trust the Holy Spirit to guide us, who loves you beyond measure.

Contact

Phone: (310)753-7060

Website: https://alysonpryor.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

leading group and individual retreats

Ignatian Spirituality

trauma-informed perspective

grief counseling

creative writing

somatic approaches

chapliancy.

Alfred Quah

Singapore, , Singapore

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 65-96934934

Website: www.one-path.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Mandarin

Specialties

Works with...

Spiritual Seekers

Expertise in...

Contemplative Spirituality

Pastoral Issues

Creativity

Myers-Briggs

Deone Quist

Boulder, CO, United States

I'm grateful for the many seasons of life that have opened up space for applying my vocation in a variety of...

About Me

I'm grateful for the many seasons of life that have opened up space for applying my vocation in a variety of contexts including family life, church community, professional roles in higher education and non-profit work, and spiritual direction practice.

I received my training in spiritual direction from Denver Seminary and am passionate about prayerfully supporting others in attending and responding to God’s movement in their lives. Together, we notice and wonder what God is up to, we catch glimpses of God in the ordinary, we savor God's deep love for us.

My life and ministry experiences include parenting; teaching; child welfare work; campus ministry; mentoring; leading small group Bible studies, marriage enrichment groups, women's retreats, and training small group leaders in the church context; neighboring and hosting people in our home; and offering a space of retreat for ministry leaders and their spouses/families.

As a pastor's spouse, I've experienced the highs and lows of ministry life. I understand the unique position of a pastor's spouse and the complexities of walking through challenging seasons of ministry life. I am especially delighted to companion with ministry wives - to hold space for them to be seen and known by God and to deepen their experience of their unique belovedness in God's eyes.

I live at the base of the Rocky Mountains and enjoy the vast beauty of Colorado on a bike, a kayak, a hiking trail, and outside my window with a good cup of coffee. I love music - creating it and listening to it, reading, learning, poetry, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Contact

Phone: 303-917-3296

Email:

Prefer Contact By: dquist3@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

ministry leaders

ministry wives

pastor's family

ministry couples

college and graduate students

moms

women discerning season-of-life changes

empty nesters

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

creativity

lectio divina

false self/true self

discernment

rule of life

parenting

woundedness in ministry

forgiveness

Angie Raineri

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras

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

About Me

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

Specialties include missionaries and cross-cultural direction. I have been in International Missions since 2008, living in three different countries (Honduras, Germany, France), and I'm now back in Honduras serving in a missionary care role to the hundreds of missionaries in this third-world country. Spiritual Direction is a part of my ministry to the ministers, and serving those who serve.

I married my husband Pete in 1995, have boy/girl twins, three stepsons, and eight grandchildren. I am the oldest of four girls with no brothers. I received my Spiritual Direction certification from Sustainable Faith in 2021.

Contact

Phone: 815.764.4375 (US Cell), 504.3319.8524 (Honduras Cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Missionaries

Cross-cultural

Expertise in...

Contemplative

Multiple Spiritual Practices

Women’s Spirituality

Cross-Cultural

Missionaries

Enneagram

Linda Rankin

San Diego, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: (619)213-3610

Website: semisilent.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: lrankin@semisilent.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

ministry leaders

spiritual directors

contempatives

those who currently are in therapy for mental health issues

Expertise in...

trauma

body-spriit connection

anxiety

depression

contemplative practices

Susan Reese

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: 605-336-6588

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

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

vocational discernment with all ages

leaders

prayer

Expertise in...

CliftonStrengthsFinder

Vocational Discernment

Roni Rega

Carol Stream, IL, United States

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 847-845-3132

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries

minstry workers

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Solitude

Group Direction

Using Imagination with Bible stories

Tim Reist

Monroe, NC, United States

I have been a pastor for over 30 years and bi-vocational for the past 10. I have always had a heart...

About Me

I have been a pastor for over 30 years and bi-vocational for the past 10. I have always had a heart to companion people in their journey with God. To see people be transformed into the image of Christ for the sake of others has got to be the most thrilling thing on the planet. I was part of TC 6 and it changed the trajectory of my ministry direction. To companion people, listen to them, and create space for God to fill has been a joy. I am a trained spiritual director and also a trainer of spiritual directors through Sustainable Faith. I lead contemplative journeys for people. I have been trained in the Enneagram by Jerry Wagner and completed Claire Loughridge iEnneagram certification. Been married to my wife Christy for 28 years, have 2 wonderful daughters. Love good conversation, good coffee, nature, and a good round of golf.

Contact

Website: www.aspaceforyoursoul.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...

Areas of Interest or Specialty: Enneagram integration. Companioning Pastors and church staff. Helping people in their transformative journey. Contemplative Retreats. Ignatian Discernment practices. Young Adults.

Expertise in...

Enneagram work

rule of life

spiritiual rythyms

contemplative retreats

soul companioning

Laura Rhodes

Long Beach, CA, United States

Being driven to being drawn is how I described my own need for spiritual direction years ago. Now, as a spiritual...

About Me

Being driven to being drawn is how I described my own need for spiritual direction years ago. Now, as a spiritual director, it is an honor to help others internally quiet down, listen and grow in awareness of the gentle, loving presence of God.

It is life-giving to come alongside and care for others as they often find themselves running on empty. I have journeyed with the broken-hearted and feel at home in grief and tears, knowing that God is near to those who hurt deeply. I also savor times of celebration -being with others as they catch glimpses of God’s goodness, amazing care and deep love.

After being on staff in both para-church and church settings for 25+ years, I sensed God intentionally leading me to grow in loving Him and loving others well. I immersed myself in a 3-year spiritual training, earning my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care through Talbot Seminary.

My husband and I have been married for 40 years and we have three amazing adult children, one special son-in- law and two precious grandchildren. I delight in strolling in nature with a friend, relaxing with a good book, and savoring time (and food!) with family and friends around the table.

Contact

Phone: (562) 884-1017 (cell)

Website: https://www.rootedsoulministries.org/directors

Email:

Prefer Contact By: laura.a.rhodes@biola.edu

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In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

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Ministry Leaders

Missionaries

Pastors

Pastors' Wives

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Developing intimacy with God during difficult times

Bob Rice

Fort Davis, Texas, ,

Hello, My name is Bob Rice and I am a certified spiritual director through Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist...

About Me

Hello, My name is Bob Rice and I am a certified spiritual director through Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. I will hold sacred space for you so that you can delve into your relationship with God. I attend the Episcopalian church. I cultivate a deep relationship with God, myself, through daily prayer and meditation. I would like to work with Christians of any denomination. Currently, I am not charging for my spiritual direction. We can meet by zoom, phone, or in person if you are near. Feel free to contact me so we can meet and discuss your desire for spiritual direction. Many blessings to you on this wonderful journey!

Contact

Phone: 12812245139

Website: www.findyourGod.net

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

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I will work with any Christian. I am a nurse practitioner by trade and so understand medical/spiritual issues well. I will also work with any LGBTQ directees. +

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My areas of expertise include men's

LGBTQ+

medical

body-mind-spirit

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Anne Richardson

San Diego, CA, United States

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

About Me

Over the years, spiritual direction has been a place where I have deepened by relationship God. I retired as an Audiologist and felt called to become a spiritual director. I was trained in Christian Formation Direction Ministries of San Diego and finished in 2011. I moved from assisting people to hear their outer world, to listening to their internal soul.

I also am an author and published a workbook called Not Alone: A Christ-Centered recovery process for women who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual trauma (2019) and Not Alone: Transforming Trauma and Accompanying Survivors (2020). As I started to share my own story of childhood molestation and deeper healing of God, many women have shared their stories with me. Both books contain true stories and spiritual practices that allow God's loving transformation. My latest book, "Spiritual Direction with Survivors of Sexual Trauma" (2023) sprang forth from my experience teaching direction students, accompanying survivors in direction, and meeting with directors in supervision. It brings me joy to see women become freer to be who they were created to be.

I am married to my husband, Ron, of 31 years. We have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

I love to swim, dance and take walks along the ocean.

Contact

Phone: 858-573-6927

Website: www.spiritualdirectionandtrauma.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Either

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

Sign Language

Specialties

Works with...

Women in spiritual direction

men and women in supervision

female trauma survivors

Expertise in...

Supervision

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Dream work

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

emotional or sexual trauma.

Jen Riddle

Lincoln, NE, United States

Hi, I'm Jen. I’m a Spiritual Director who loves making safe spaces to go past the distractions, busyness and assumptions of...

About Me

Hi, I'm Jen. I’m a Spiritual Director who loves making safe spaces to go past the distractions, busyness and assumptions of life to look for where God is at work.

I’m married and a mom of two teens that keep me laughing daily. I’m a big fan of road trips, the great outdoors, office supplies and creating.

My long-time passion is being a haven for people to feel known and cared for. I’ve spent decades investing in people through, mentoring, Bible studies and discipleship. I love encouraging and pouring into leaders who pour into those around them.

I absolutely love meeting one-on-one with people to listen to their stories and explore where God is moving in the rhythms of their lives.

I received my certification in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith. I consider it such a joy to walk with people on their faith journey and am hopeful God may bring us together to walk for a while.

Contact

Phone: 4026137449

Website: www.havenspiritualcare.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

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Church Leaders

Missionaries

Pastors

Youth

Students

Pastor's Family

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