Grafted Life Ministries

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: anthony.price@lca.org.au

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

Debbie Pridemore

Fayetteville, AR, United States

I invite you to a journey of tuning in to God's voice and fostering a deepening bond with Father, Son and...

About Me

I invite you to a journey of tuning in to God's voice and fostering a deepening bond with Father, Son and Spirit. As your spiritual director, I hope to support you in recognizing and responding to God's presence in every aspect of your life. Together, we will explore expanding your prayer life and enhancing your ability to perceive, hear, and respond to God's multifaceted expressions of love and guidance. I will assist you in cultivating discernment for decisions and journey with you as you open your wounds or life patterns to God's healing touch. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Contact

Website: www.pridemorecounseling.com

Email: debbie@thejoshuacenter.com

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Portuguese

Spanish

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: alyson.pryor@biola.edu

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: alfredquah2015@gmail.com

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: dquist3@gmail.com

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 ten 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: angie.raineri@gmail.com

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 20 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 as well as holds an associate license in marriage and family therapy. Linda is currently only accepting new directees within the state of CA.

Contact

Phone: (619)213-3610

Website: https://www.compasshealingproject.com/

Email: lrankin@semisilent.com

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 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: 605-254-6294

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

Email: sreese@kairos.edu

Prefer Contact By: email, zoom

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

supervision of spiritual directors

vocational discernment with all ages

leaders

prayer

Expertise in...

Supervision of spiritual directors

CliftonStrengthsFinder

Vocational Discernment

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: tjrshalom@gmail.com

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: laura.a.rhodes@biola.edu

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

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Ministry Leaders

Missionaries

Pastors

Pastors' Wives

Expertise in...

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: twobitrice@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

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. +

Expertise in...

My areas of expertise include men's

LGBTQ+

medical

body-mind-spirit

dark night

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: annerichardson58@gmail.com

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: havenspiritualcare@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church Leaders

Missionaries

Pastors

Youth

Students

Pastor's Family

Sam Rima

Spokane WA, USA, WA, United States

My background is in the church and academia, where I have served in a variety of roles for 35 years. My...

About Me

My background is in the church and academia, where I have served in a variety of roles for 35 years. My personal spiritual perspective is what I would call contemplative evangelical and firmly orthodox. I have been ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America and hold a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and a Ph.D. in socioeconomics (Spiritual Capital Theory). I have written or contributed to five books. I have taught and coached many leaders in my various roles and now feel called to embrace the vocation of spiritual direction on a more full time basis. I have completed three years of training as a spiritual director and been under supervision.

My view of spiritual direction can be summarized by Frank J. Houdek in his book, "Guided by the Spirit."

Spiritual direction is a conversation, a dialogue, between two people. In such a conversation one person aides another, often by a process of question and answer, to express his or her experience of personal faith and mystery.

My goal in direction, through this spiritual conversation, is to assist my directees in discerning how God is presently at work in their lives, so that they might more consciously and continually experience His presence in their lives.

Contact

Phone: 2063665150

Website: www.samrima.com

Email: sam@samrima.com

Prefer Contact By: Email or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

non-profit leaders

academics

writers

anyone wanting a deeper experience with God

Expertise in...

Ignatian discernment

Lectio Divina

leadership coaching

Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership

Self-Leadership

Enneagram

DiSC

David Rimoldi

Long Beach, CA, United States

Helping people deepen their intimacy with Jesus is a sacred privilege that I feel honored to be a part of when...

About Me

Helping people deepen their intimacy with Jesus is a sacred privilege that I feel honored to be a part of when people meet with me in spiritual direction. I am a native Southern Californian and attended CSU Long Beach where I received a BA in Psychology with an emphasis in creative writing. After graduating, I went on to work in the medical field for 12 years before entering into Pastoral ministry in the early 2000s. In 2001, I began the MDiv program at Talbot Seminary, part of Biola University. While pursuing my MDiv I worked as an associate pastor in the Long Beach area for 11 years.

I received my MDiv in 2013 with an emphasis on Spiritual Formation and Soul Care under the instruction of Dr. John Coe at the Institute for Spiritual Formation. I have served on staff with Talbot's Spiritual Formation Core program, providing spiritual direction to graduate students and staff alike. I have also served as an Adjunct faculty member at Biola University. There I had the privilege of leading spiritual formation cohort groups and retreats for graduate students.

Currently, I serve as the Manager of the Certificate in Spiritual Direction Training program and as a Sr. Spiritual Director with Soul Shepherding - www.soulshepherding.org. I am the faculty director for the program where I help train pastors and missionaries to be spiritual directors. I also provide sabbatical coaching, lead retreats and guest speak on topics related to spiritual formation among other responsibilities.

Having served in pastoral ministry for the past 20+ years, I have a real understanding of the joys and struggles that pastors face as they serve in a high people-oriented role. Over the years I hit a wall of burnout and compassion fatigue that propelled me to receive care from a gifted, caring pastor, therapist and spiritual director. I have come through that season having a renewed call to come alongside pastors and ministry professionals facing similar challenges while serving. I believe God has given me a specialty in helping them "tend to their own souls" through the gift of spiritual direction, Sabbatical care, soul care retreats, and pastor Soul Care groups.

Dave and his wife of 32 years reside in Lakewood, CA. They have 4 adult children and 1 still making her way through high school. We attend New Life Community Church in Artesia where I serve as a Life Group leader and provide soul care to the church staff and leadership.

Dave loves to eat Thai food, camp at the beach, ride bikes, watch football, listen to all kinds of music on vinyl with friends and spend time with his family in the pool or at the beach.

Contact

Website: https://www.soulshepherding.org/associates/dave-rimoldi/

Email: dave@soulshepherding.org

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

missionaries

church leaders

ministry directors

seminary students

those transitioning to vocational ministry from another career

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Rule of Life

Sabbatical Care

Spiritual Disciplines

Ministry Burnout

Faith Deconstruction

Stages of Faith

Boundaries in Ministry

Judie Ritchie

Saint Paul, MN, United States

My personal calling is to come alongside pastors and ministry leaders and help them thrive in ministry as they keep their...

About Me

My personal calling is to come alongside pastors and ministry leaders and help them thrive in ministry as they keep their eyes upon Jesus.
Too often in ministry we care for everyone else's soul and neglect our own. I know this from personal experience, having served as a pastor in congregations for nearly 30 years. Spiritual direction helps keep pastors' first call, to love and follow Jesus, in perspective as they pursue their ministry vocation.
I've been a trained spiritual director for 27 years and love helping ministry folks hear again Jesus' words, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."

Contact

Email: judie.ritchie@icloud.com

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 and ministry leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Enneagram

Myers-Briggs

life coach

Bethany Rivera

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Spiritual direction is simply described as a space for co-listening to the Holy Spirit. The foundational belief is that God is...

About Me

Spiritual direction is simply described as a space for co-listening to the Holy Spirit. The foundational belief is that God is always communicating with us. God speaks and listens, both intentionally and intimately. Spiritual direction is a time of intentional reflection on your life and relationship with God, moving towards more openness and awareness of God's communication and presence in every corner of your inner and outer life. My goal is to be a second set of ears as we listen for God's subtle movement in your everyday life, as well as in times of big life decisions or changes. As I listen with you to the Spirit, we can explore ways in which God is moving in your life that would be hard to recognize without an outsiders trained ears. I love seeing the intricate connections, movement, and growth that is being orchestrated by the Triune God in individual lives. My passion is to see my clients grow in confidence that God is near, that they are in Christ, and that the Holy Spirit is in them. Taking these truths deep into one's soul allows for the abundant christian life to take hold in new and unimaginable ways. God is always speaking -- How is God uniquely talking to you? Let's journey together.

Contact

Phone: 6612818345

Email: bethany.l.rivera@biola.edu

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

Women's Spirituality

Psychology

Body-Spirit Connection

Yoga

LuAnn Roberson

Scottsdale, AZ, United States

LuAnn offers Spiritual Direction in an atmosphere of warmth and soul hospitality in a safe and confidential space. She accompanies others...

About Me

LuAnn offers Spiritual Direction in an atmosphere of warmth and soul hospitality in a safe and confidential space. She accompanies others with a heart shaped by God in her long history of caring for bodies and souls in life-altering and traumatic moments as a trauma and cancer nurse. Trained as a spiritual director in the Selah program/Leadership Transformations, Inc., she is available for Spiritual Direction in person, or remotely. She is also trained as an Enneagram coach.

LuAnn Roberson is a Spiritual Director and serves as associate for spiritual formation for the Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona, and Minister of Spiritual Care at A Simple Pause- an outreach of MSW Ministries. She is the Creator/Director of the spiritual practices app,"A Simple Pause"

Contact

Phone: 602-803-0895

Website: www.asimplepause.org

Email: luann@msw.org

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...

Leaders

learners- seminary students

spiritual direction students

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Jason Rogers

Cleveland, TN, United States

I offer spiritual direction for men who are navigating seasons of questioning, healing, transition, or spiritual renewal, or for those who...

About Me

I offer spiritual direction for men who are navigating seasons of questioning, healing, transition, or spiritual renewal, or for those who are simply looking for a companion on their journey. My practice is grounded in a ministry of presence, compassion, and deep listening, with the goal of creating a safe and sacred space where men can slow down and discern God’s movement in their lives.

I work especially with those who have been impacted by spiritual disillusionment, burnout, or abuse—whether through ministry, church communities, personal faith crises, or interpersonal relationships. I also companion men who carry unspoken trauma, or who feel the pull toward deeper healing but aren't sure where to begin. I have walked through these experiences myself, and they’ve shaped my heart for those who are searching, not for answers, but for connection, clarity, and hope.

I approach each session with reverence for the uniqueness of every story. Some men come seeking stillness; others come in pain. Some want to rebuild their relationship with God, while others just need a place to be heard without fear or pressure. Wherever you find yourself, I offer spiritual direction and soul care as a place of rest, honesty, and quiet transformation.

I am a graduate of the Tending the Holy program through the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation. I meet with directees virtually and in person, typically every 3–4 weeks, but am open to more frequent sessions during times of deeper need.

Contact

Phone: 4234214141

Website: masculinesoul.care

Email: jason@masculinesoul.care

Prefer Contact By: Email or Text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Men

pastors

priests

ministers

church leaders

former pastors

ministry professionals

men in transition

trauma survivors

men recovering from spiritual abuse

men deconstructing or reconstructing their faith

disillusioned Christians

caregivers

soul-weary professionals

seekers

Expertise in...

Men’s spirituality

trauma and grief

spiritual crisis

spiritual deconstruction

recovery

discernment

nervous system awareness

contemplative spirituality

presence-based direction

body-spirit connection

soul care

healing prayer

vocational discernment

Janine Rohrer

New York, NY, NY, United States

I find tremendous joy in creating contemplative, safe spaces for others to connect with God in a way that doesn’t often...

About Me

I find tremendous joy in creating contemplative, safe spaces for others to connect with God in a way that doesn’t often happen in ordinary life. Spiritual Direction has made a profound impact in my own work and ministry, and I feel honored to sit in this sacred space with others to witness the ways God is at work.

I am a trained educator and social worker whose passions have converged with the practice of Spiritual Direction. My work experience includes teaching middle school in South Side Chicago, working with YWAM in Taiwan, Nepal and Ukraine, and currently facilitating economic empowerment with survivors of homelessness, addiction, and sex trafficking in New York City.

As you can imagine, burnout is real in this work, and when I started seeing a Spiritual Director, it felt like a lifeline. The slow contemplative space it created has been transformative in my life and work. As I started training to become a Spiritual Director, I found that it is my passion to walk with others as they seek to live and work out of a sustaining connection with God. My heart as a Spiritual Director is to create spaces for people to honestly share their journey with God, both the good and difficult, and look for the graces that show how God is at work.

I studied Nonprofit Management at Columbia School of Social Work and completed my certificate in Spiritual Direction and certification in supervising Spiritual Directors through Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. I finished an Apprenticeship in the Spiritual Exercises through OCL and am certified to accompany individuals through the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Exercises. I am a co-founder of The Stillness Collective where I lead contemplative retreats in the city. I am currently creating a retreat center in Lancaster, PA called Magnolia Cottage where I envision a space for rest and contemplation.

In my free time, I enjoy caring for my vegetable plot in a community garden in Harlem, experimenting with recipes using the harvested produce, running in Central Park, and off-the-beaten path travel.

Contact

Website: https://www.stillnesscollective.org/

Email: spiritualdirectionnyc@gmail.com

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

ministry leaders

missionaries

social justice

fellow spiritual directors

church leaders

business leaders

professionals

Expertise in...

Supervision

Ignatian Exercises

19th Annotation

Lectio Divina

Examen

Centering Prayer

Women's Spirituality

trauma

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