Ben Burkholder

Wexford, PA, United States

At present, I am a doctoral student, studying systematic theology, but in my free time I love spending time outdoors. For...

About Me

At present, I am a doctoral student, studying systematic theology, but in my free time I love spending time outdoors. For as theoretical as systematic theology can become, my ultimate longing is to see individuals living the fullness of the Christian life and realize the depth of God’s love for them. I am happily married and my wife and I have a delightful daughter who is a constant source of enjoyment for us. As a spiritual director, I was trained at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University and served as a Staff Director at Biola University for a year after my training before moving to Pittsburgh.

Contact

Phone: 724-759-7794 (home)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Roberta Bush Chiang

Arlington - Ft. Worth, TX, United States

I am a Canadian expat currently living in Texas, after living and raising a family in, Hong Kong, for 2...

About Me

I am a Canadian expat currently living in Texas, after living and raising a family in, Hong Kong, for 25 years. The experience of living cross-culturally and then re-entering another culture as as third time immigrant, brings a different perspective to my direction practice.
I also currently serve in Wycliffe-Seed Company in a supportive role to my husband who is the President-CEO, and as an advocate for the Bibleless.
I am a mother to 3 millenials, and soon to be 'nana.'
Very experienced at accompanying someone in the direction process via skype or phone, but am willing to meet in person at your place of preferred spiritual direction.
Trained in Ignatian spirituality and discernment, over a 4 year course with a Jesuit University-Fairfield U., Connecticut.
My background is a Protestant one, very comfortable with all faith backgrounds, including those in a faith-exploration process.

Contact

Phone: 682-313-7700

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or phone.

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

-church leaders

missionaries

business professionals

third culture kid-adults

but not limited to those.-

Expertise in...

Ignatian/discernment

lectio divina

grief

creativity

cross-cultural/third culture

immigrant/refugee

anyone in a recovery process.

Grace Cabalka

Bakersfield, CA, United States

I have been involved in church ministry for almost 30 years. I've written and taught Bible Studies, led retreats, spoken at...

About Me

I have been involved in church ministry for almost 30 years. I've written and taught Bible Studies, led retreats, spoken at conferences, and served overseas. I have seen ministry leaders and friends struggle as a result of not understanding how to care for their own souls, and I, myself, nearly walked away from the church due to burnout. Gratefully, the Lord gave me exactly what I needed through caring ‘holy listeners’ who helped guide me.

After receiving such life-giving ministry, I knew I wanted to do the same for others. I have received certification through The Leadership Institute in spiritual formation and soul care, along with training and supervision from their spiritual direction staff. There are meaningful ways to grow in intimacy with God as His beloved child through deep listening and responding, leading to healing and wholeness. Spiritual direction helps bring light to those pathways. I am honored to be a part of this process.

I’ve been married for 38 years and have 4 adult children and seven delightful grandkids. Along with ministry experience, I have walked through dark seasons in marriage and challenges of adult children and adoption. I have seen how Spiritual direction and formation have been life-giving, especially during challenging chapters. I am willing to meet through Skype, or face to face in Kern County and San Luis Obispo County.

Contact

Phone: 6616194583

Email:

Prefer Contact By: grace.cabalka@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

missionaries

college students

women in ministry

adoption

grief

transition

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina (and other disciplines)

women's spirituality

rule of life

dark night

Shaleen Camery-Hoggatt

Freeland, WA, United States

Through my own experience of meeting with a Spiritual Director, God brought about a healing transformation that radically changed my life...

About Me

Through my own experience of meeting with a Spiritual Director, God brought about a healing transformation that radically changed my life and relationships, ending a decades-long battle with depression; so I know firsthand how the power of God can be experienced through a spiritual direction relationship. Despite being a lifelong Christian and church leader, the truth of being God’s Beloved only became a felt-experience in that context. I am grateful the Spirit continues to guide my journey of growth in becoming the person I was created to be, and gives me the privilege of witnessing and participating in this process in the lives of others as well.

I am also a grateful cancer survivor, having experienced a successful bone marrow transplant that resulted in remission from Multiple Myeloma, a plasma cancer. This has given me an ongoing and personal understanding of the spiritual journey in the midst of pain, limitations, illness, loss, medical treatments and side effects. Whether or not these or depression are challenges for you, I would love to "listen together" to hear what the Spirit is speaking into your life and through your life and to see the ways God is at work around and through you to bring about redemption, healing, wholeness, and vitality. Since moving to Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound, most of my spiritual direction ministry is via video chat, so even if you are not in the Pacific Northwest, feel free to contact me to explore the possibilities.

My preparation includes completion of a three-year certification program in Spiritual Direction through Stillpoint Center for Christian Spirituality, participating in the 10-month Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation) through Sisters of St. Joseph in Orange, CA, and earning my BA and MA at Christian universities. My graduate studies included faith development transition and spiritual formation as major components.

I was raised in a pastor's home and have been married to the love of my life--a New Testament scholar/professor and ordained minister--for 42 joyous years. Together we have raised and delight in three adult children, as well as welcoming their fabulous spouses and two grandloves. I have worked in university residential life on both coasts, as well as serving as an elementary school teacher for 17 years; parenting, grand-parenting, and developmental transitions are areas of experience, study, and interest.

It is a blessing, calling, and privilege for me to serve as a Spiritual Director…
*meeting with individual students, academicians, seminarians, members of pastors' families, psychologists, ministers, artists and others seeking to be intentional about personal and spiritual growth.
*guiding small groups of directees, sacred companions, and spiritual directors,
*supervising interns in Spiritual Direction training programs,
*planning, facilitating, and speaking at retreats,
*teaching spiritual formation classes, workshops, and seminars.

Contact

Phone: 949-858-0613

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Students

academicians

seminarians

pastors' families

persons in ordination process

pastors

persons who are terminally and/or chronically ill or dealing with chronic pain

faith transitions

anyone seeking to grow

Expertise in...

Ignatian exercises

spiritual disciplines and practices

faith development

Myers-Briggs

depression

mind-heart dissonance

Julie Carlsen

Chicago, IL, United States

I want to host a holy space where you, God and I sit together, listening to where you and God are...

About Me

I want to host a holy space where you, God and I sit together, listening to where you and God are interacting, then support that movement. What we are seeking together in Spiritual Direction is a direct experience between you and God. Although my presence, questions, silence, and input are important, the most vital part of direction is you hearing from and experiencing God directly.

My style as a director is focused on grace and gentleness. I've had one of my directees describe her time with me as "guided meditation," and another as a place to process - but my style adjusts to each person I sit with. Jesus’s words from Matthew 11 fit what I’ve experienced in Spiritual Direction:
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (msg)

I attend a Mennonite Church in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, where a majority of our members are foreign-born. I have been a part of an eclectic array of denominations and I value the strength and charism each brings to the body of Christ. I worked with refugees in the US for more than 13 years and I love cross cultural relationships. I studied Spiritual Direction at North Park Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Direction and have been offering Spiritual Direction since 2011. I am open to new direectees.

My husband and I have been married since 2008 and we have a son.

Contact

Phone: 847-868-5792

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...

male

female

pastors

cross-cultural relationships

young adults

university students

seminary students

missionaries

singles

divorced

married

Spiritual Directors

Expertise in...

Enneagram

body-spirit connection

focusing prayer

cross-cultural

Myers-Briggs

dark night

grief work

infertility

loss

creativity

Lectio Divina

Ignatian Prayer

music

art

spiritual disciplines

doubt

Robie Carnes

Portage, MI, United States

I was introduced to the contemplative life through a pastor in my 20’s, through various readings as I grew older, and...

About Me

I was introduced to the contemplative life through a pastor in my 20’s, through various readings as I grew older, and then in my 50’s, through an inner-healing group. That group ushered me into a more intentional way of keeping company with Jesus, involving practices that lead me deeper into his presence. As I began to feel the call into the ministry of soul care, I pursued a Certificate in Formational Prayer (a meditative model of inner-healing prayer) through Ashland Theological Seminary and established a ministry called “Compassionate Counsel and Care”. Later, I added an Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction from HCM International.

I offer a form of contemplative care that speaks to the deeper desires of the heart – the longings for love, security, understanding, purpose, significance and belonging. The care model that I use is informed by Ignatian Spirituality, is rooted in the work and teachings of Jesus and is founded upon His example of the wounded healer. The model integrates Formational Prayer and Transformational Spiritual Direction.

Let me define these terms: Formational Prayer is a means of inner healing that positions people to meet Jesus in the memories of traumatic experiences. It is a Christ-centered, Spirit directed process of prayer that seeks to bring the presence of Jesus into the place of deep emotional wounds.

Transformational Spiritual Direction is means of helping individuals to be attentive to the movement of God in the everyday moments of life. It involves mutual listening to the Holy Spirit, resting in His presence, contemplative conversation, and the modelling of time-honored spiritual practices that move one on in the spiritual journey. “Transformation happens as you keep company with Jesus” (Adele Calhoun).

I compassionately open my door for individual sessions. In addition, I offer classical group direction and Healing Care Groups. The two types of groups differ in that classical group direction focuses on noticing the Lord’s activity and responding to His invitation to intimacy. In contrast, the Healing Care Groups meet for the purposes of healing from deep wounds, false beliefs, damaged emotions, and dysfunctional behaviors. I have found that the language of spirituality transcends all of the religions and denominations. It is the language of the heart.

Contact

Phone: (269)760-1107 (cell)

Website: www.compassionatecounselandcare.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

pastors and church leaders

couples

the disabled

the elderly

the marginalized

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

wounding and trauma

sexuality

creativity

art

imaginative spiritual practices

recovery

Karen Cartmell

Bakersfield, CA, United States

I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, in December...

About Me

I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary, in December 2013. I have learned and grown so much, and I love accompanying others learning to live into the fullness of the abundant life in Christ. I have three children and a wonderful husband of 35 years. I enjoy giving spiritual direction in intercultural situations, to missionaries overseas, and in the church. My husband and I have been volunteer staff with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for 28 years. I meet with others for spiritual direction in Bakersfield, California and at Biola University/Talbot Seminary in the LA area. I feel blessed to use my gifts and training as a spiritual director. The Lord be with you as you seek His presence.

Contact

Phone: 661-978-2799

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

Intercultural Spiritual Direction

College Students

and Elderly Persons

Expertise in...

Women's Spirituality

Missionary Stress

Lectio Divina

Cross and Intercultural

Retreat

Vocation

Family Issues

Third Culture

Beth Case

Houston, TX, United States

My practice of spiritual direction is founded upon God's promise to be Emmanuel - present with His people. I count on...

About Me

My practice of spiritual direction is founded upon God's promise to be Emmanuel - present with His people. I count on this promise in times of joy and of sorrow, of health and of hurt, of stability and of change.
In spiritual direction, I will companion you, and bear witness to God-at-work in the dailiness of life. We will together attend to God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And since I consider Scripture to be the very Word of God, I frequently utilize it in direction practice.
I have over a decade of ministry experience in the church. I am currently serving full-time in a church as an ordained minister.

Contact

Phone: 713.430.6994

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 eager to be attentive to God-at-work in their lives

seminary students

vocational ministers

lay ministers

ill and aging

Myesha Chaney

Long Beach, CA, United States

For over a decade I have given my life to helping women feel seen, heard, and known. It has been an...

About Me

For over a decade I have given my life to helping women feel seen, heard, and known. It has been an honor to journey with people through some of their darkest moments.

I am a trained Spiritual Director with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and an MA in Christian Leadership and Ministry from Talbot Theological Seminary.

I currently practice individual and group spiritual direction in the Long Beach and Orange County area and enjoy being with others as a Staff Director at Talbot Seminary.

My heart and passion is to help people grow in God, come out of hiding, and to live with meaning and purpose. I have served in many capacities in the local church and beyond. I have been a pastor’s wife for over fourteen years, in full time ministry for several years, and have invested so much of my strength into the betterment of God’s people.

I love offering spiritual companionship and a safe space for those who need a refuge. I have led many retreats, camps, spoken at church services nationally and internationally, mentored young girls, and have empowered women from all walks of life to discover the beauty of their true selves. My sweet spot in ministry and direction has been with those who have traumatic experiences, deep insecurities, guilt or shame, and those living in darker days.

My practice includes individual and group direction, teaching Spiritual Formation, training pastoral care teams, developing retreats, and hosting authentic communities and safe spaces.

My husband Wayne and I have been married since 2004 and we have three children ages 6, 11, and 12 years old.

Contact

Phone: (562) 472-5044 (cell)

Website: myeshachaney.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Christina Chang

Yorba Linda, CA, United States

My passion as a spiritual director is to accompany others on their journey with Christ through prayerful listening and discernment. I...

About Me

My passion as a spiritual director is to accompany others on their journey with Christ through prayerful listening and discernment. I have been providing spiritual direction for 15 years. I graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary with a M.A. in cross cultural studies, and completed my training in Spiritual Direction at the Institute of Retreat/Spiritual Direction at the Archdiocese of L.A. Spirituality Center.

Having been in full time ministry for 7 years, I understand some of the unique spiritual dynamics in a Asian American church culture.

My husband and I have been married for 33 years and we have 3 adult children, one of them with special needs.

Contact

Phone: (562) 402-3040 home, (714) 746-6923 cell

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

married couples

at-home moms

professionals

medical professionals

special needs- Autism.

Expertise in...

Asian americans

cross-cultural

Jeannie Cheuvront

Atlanta, GA, United States

I am a licensed bi-vocational pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church who met Jesus personally in college and for a number...

About Me

I am a licensed bi-vocational pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church who met Jesus personally in college and for a number of years served Him wearing many hats in youth ministry, retreat ministry, church planting and crisis pregnancy ministry. I spent a lot of time “doing ministry” but eventually discovered that I was worn out and dry and thirsty and needing to reconnect with the God I had loved and served. I found Spiritual Direction to be the gift that restored my soul, and it became the lifeline that sustained me through some turbulent life changes in the last few years. Desiring to share this gift with others, I completed the graduate level certification program in Spiritual Direction at the C. John Weborg Center for Spiritual Direction at North Park Seminary in Chicago in 2012. I meet with individuals for one-on-one direction both in person and via Skype. With my extensive youth ministry background, I also desire to work with youth pastors to bring contemplative practices into their youth ministry. My husband and I currently attend Passion City Church where I serve as a Doorholder and a mentor for the Flourish Ministry.

Contact

Phone: 404-855-1981

Website: www.jcdirection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

women

young adults

youth

Expertise in...

women's spirituality. young adults

art

creativity

teens

Annie Chick

Pasadena, CA, United States

After completing my spiritual direction training and an M.A. in Soul Care and Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, I...

About Me

After completing my spiritual direction training and an M.A. in Soul Care and Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, I have been ministering to and caring for fellow believers from different cultures and life-stages.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, I have been living in Pasadena, California with my husband and our two sons for over 20 years during which time I have served in our home church in children, youth and church board ministries. I have experienced personally the loneliness, dryness and the deep longing of the soul that only God can fill. Through spiritual direction and the companioning of a co-listener to the Holy Spirit, I become more aware of God’s presence and His love in all parts of my life. Having been equipped and blessed by spiritual direction ministry, I have the passion to sit with fellow pilgrims in our spiritual journey and together discern the presence and the transformational work of God in their lives.

Currently I am the staff spiritual director of the Center for Spiritual Renewal of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University. Besides ministering through individual and group spiritual direction, I also journey with USC graduate students from Mainland China through evangelism and discipleship. I am fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

I am married and am blessed with two sons and a daughter-in-law.

Contact

Phone: 6263513672

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Specialties

Works with...

undergraduate students

graduate students

seminary students

Expertise in...

Ignatian 19th annotation

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

cross-cultural

rule of life

Lauretta Clark

Queen Creek, AZ, United States

My heart is to journey with another and come into a place where we can hear and see God more clearly...

About Me

My heart is to journey with another and come into a place where we can hear and see God more clearly. There are many ways to find what He is doing in our lives such as quieting our hearts and minds to make the space for Him to speak to us, through drawing, clay, dance, etc. Our job is to be open and available. He will do the rest.

Contact

Phone: (602) 903-1679

Website: WWW.YBRanchLLC.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

church leaders

families

youth

students

couples

terminally ill

fragile

those in crisis

Expertise in...

Ignatian

various contemplative practices

trauma

grief

psychology

Paul Clark

Dayton, OH, United States

I'm a passionate student of God’s work in our soul, and I'd love to help you discern, explore and respond to...

About Me

I'm a passionate student of God’s work in our soul, and I'd love to help you discern, explore and respond to God’s activity in your life. Certified as a Spiritual Director through the two-year Selah Spiritual Direction Program, I offer contemplative, attentive spiritual direction for those who sense a yearning to go deeper in their relationship with God and would like someone to help them understand and discern God’s activity in their life. I’ve pastored for over 25 years, and try to foster an atmosphere of loving trust, generous grace, and honest response to the Jesus' invitation to abide in him.

Contact

Phone: 937-434-8627

Website: www.formedforlife.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors or church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

students

married couples

business professionals

Expertise in...

contemplative direction

trinitarian

Lectio Divina

rule of life

Candice Cohlmia Unger

Calgary, AB, Canada

My passion is to accompany others on their journey with God, through the unique practice of Spiritual Direction. Spiritual Direction is...

About Me

My passion is to accompany others on their journey with God, through the unique practice of Spiritual Direction. Spiritual Direction is a ministry of sacred listening and conversation in the loving presence of the Spirit of God; and can be a vital and rich part of one's spiritual formation and growth.

I received my training in Spiritual Direction from Selah - Leadership Transformations, Inc. - Certification Program for Spiritual Direction. I am married to my precious husband, Mike, and mom to our adorable fur babies Huxley and Hattie.

Please feel free to contact me to set up some sacred time with you!

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

women

seminary students

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

silent retreats

sexuality

spiritual disciplines

women's spirituality

Philip Cole

Woodstock, ON, Canada

Hi, In the past year I have enjoyed meeting with over 37 different directees and watching God do amazing transformational work...

About Me

Hi, In the past year I have enjoyed meeting with over 37 different directees and watching God do amazing transformational work in their lives. If you are interested in experiencing the power of God transform you into the person He has created you to be and are willing to take the time to be intentional about developing some new spiritual practices in your life, then I would encourage you to invite a spiritual director to walk with you on your journey with God. If you live in my area I would love to meet with you, or even to connect through Skype or FaceTime.

This fall I will be introducing a Spiritual Formation Academy for believers in our church who desire to take their relationship with God to a new level. In proceeding years it is my hope that God will open the doors for me to expand this Spiritual Formation Academy throughout Southwestern Ontario.

I am also a trained counselor and Pastor at Huron Park Baptist Church in Woodstock, Ontario. I have a wife, Carol, and 2 grown-up daughters. Last year I completed my second of 2 books, which can be found on Amazon. The book is titled "Love Redeemed" and it takes a Spiritual formation look at the Song of Songs as well as providing some practical insights for couples.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

seminary students

abused

broken

discontent in their walk with God

couples

Expertise in...

discipleship

teachings of Christ

New Testament epistles

counselling

life coach

women & men's spirituality

marriage counselling

pastor

Julie Commander

Auburn, AL, United States

For me, spiritual direction is similar to going home once a month - I get to sit on the front porch...

About Me

For me, spiritual direction is similar to going home once a month - I get to sit on the front porch with my Dear Ones and have an unhurried conversation about how we are doing together. In sessions with directees, I seek to be a gentle companion, holding the door open for recognizing and responding to God's movement in their lives.

My background includes a Masters in Agency Counseling and work as a bereavement counselor; I recently completed the Selah Certificate in Spiritual Direction. I am also a graduate of the Renovare Institute for Spiritual Formation. I enjoy reading, gardening, experiencing spiritual community, and spending time with our family of young adults and their spouses.

Contact

Phone: 334.704.8188

Website: www.holdingspaceministries.org

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

lay persons

pastors

ministry leaders

chronically or terminally ill

Patricia Conneen

Bend, OR, United States

I received my training as a spiritual director at The Institute of Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology. I also...

About Me

I received my training as a spiritual director at The Institute of Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology. I also have a certificate in Bereavement and Grief Counseling. I am especially interested in the the ways God communicates with us through music, art, photography, literature, iconography, and nature.

I believe that God is always speaking; that it is his deep desire that we continually grow in our awareness of his profound love and his intense interest in every detail of our lives.

It would be an honor to listen to you and to listen with you.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Sarah Cook

Overland Park, KS, United States

Hi! I’m Sarah, and it is an absolute joy for me to come alongside others as they journey with Jesus -...

About Me

Hi! I’m Sarah, and it is an absolute joy for me to come alongside others as they journey with Jesus - whether they are on the mountaintop, in the valley, or somewhere in between.

As a spiritual director, I have the privilege of holding open space for others so they can slow down from the busy pace of life and have protected time to be present to the Lord. My desire is to create a safe atmosphere where others can explore the landscape of their inner life, and find God’s presence in unexpected places in their own day to day circumstances.

I received my two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction.

Contact

Phone: (816) 217-7834

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

students

pastors

church and ministry leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Donna Cooper

Glendora, CA, United States

Today the Lord will connect us, not by accident, but by design. Your life is not one of chance or void...

About Me

Today the Lord will connect us, not by accident, but by design. Your life is not one of chance or void of meaning. Just like my life, what seemed to be an accidental life of ups and downs, hurts and loneliness, was not accidental at all, it was God’s story unfolding and preparing me for His call on my life.

I’m that person who lived a life outside of the church, who didn’t grow up knowing Jesus Christ, but who was loved by Jesus Christ just the same. Jesus called me into relationship with him at the age of 33 and He made me new. I’ve been on a long journey with Christ and He alone has carefully directed my every step and has called me to serve his church and to love the people of his church in a unique way.

I have a deep passion for women who are either new to their faith or have been in a faith community for sometime but sense something is missing. They have a longing for more but aren’t quite sure how to satisfy that longing. Many describe this longing as an ache of the soul, a disturbance within their spirit, a wrestling of emotions stealing away any sense of inner peace. I know this feeling all too well, but I also know where this leads. This is not a journey to take alone; you need a safe place and a trusted listener who can help you see where the Lord is leading you.

I received my spiritual formation and direction certificate from Moody Bible Institute while working full time in church leadership. My life experience before knowing Christ and life change after meeting Christ, along with years of experience working on church staff and in ministry, gives me a unique mix of gifts to minister as a Spiritual Director.

It is my joy and privilege to journey with you as you seek to see God, to hear from God, and to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit, not just in the present, but also in the past.

Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:7-10

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Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

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English

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women of all ages

female pastors

female church leaders

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

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