Grafted Life Ministries

Chuck Webber

Oak Brook, IL, United States

After completing a spiritual formation program at the Transforming Center, Wheaton, IL (2009-2011), I trained as a spiritual director in the...

About Me

After completing a spiritual formation program at the Transforming Center, Wheaton, IL (2009-2011), I trained as a spiritual director in the Franciscan Spirituality tradition at the Chiara Center, Springfield, IL (2013-2015). I also double-trained as a spiritual director and leader of the Ignatian Exercises in the Jesuit tradition through Loyola University Chicago (2020-2023). As an exercitant I have completed the Nineteenth Annotation of Ignatius Loyola.

I spent my entire career as a professional scientist in the biomedical sciences (1975-2013) and am currently Professor Emeritus of Physiology at Loyola University Chicago. I have expertise in neurophysiology, physics, mathematics, and astronomy.

I provide spiritual direction via Zoom or in-person through my local church, Christ Church of Oak Brook, and Loyola University Ministry, Maywood, IL. I continue as a directee under a trusted Jesuit spiritual director and am part of a 7-member peer-group supervision fellowship. I have trained in both the Traditional Enneagram and the Harmony Enneagram.

I am willing to walk with people at different levels of Christian spiritual maturity. I listen carefully to those with doubts and who see disparities between modern scientific discovers and biblical interpretations. I understand the power of beauty and awe in God’s creation.

Contact

Phone: (708) 638-7497 (cell)

Website: http://cwebber.sites.luc.edu/

Email:

Prefer Contact By: e-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Christian church parishioners; University faculty

students

and staff

Expertise in...

Franciscan spirituality

Ignatian spirituality

Enneagram certification

Karen Weeks

Kalamazoo, MI, United States

I've always had a desire to go deeper beneath the surface of things. To be curious about the why, how, and...

About Me

I've always had a desire to go deeper beneath the surface of things. To be curious about the why, how, and what of another person’s experience. To understand the heart of a matter.

After I began to follow Christ, this translated to my faith journey, as well. I wanted to go deeper with God, to really know his heart and to connect on a “feeling” level. There is great anchoring in knowing the truth of God’s character and His word, but without knowing how God feels about us, without being rooted and grounded in his love, knowledge about God remains just that: intellectual knowledge. But, the good news is that knowledge with experience can be transformational. Truth plus an encounter with God can become a point of transformation, of healing, of becoming.

After many years of working as a professional counselor in private practice, I began a 2 year training program with the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction to become a spiritual director. I wanted to combine my ability to create a safe listening space for others with the desire to actively bring God’s presence into the conversation. To create space for others to encounter God in a fresh way, to help them listen to his voice of love, and to facilitate a deeper journey into God’s embrace.

After completing the program with Sustainable Faith in May 2019, I have found it to be incredibly meaningful to serve others with the ministry of spiritual direction. I've also enjoyed planning & facilitating group workshops that combine art & faith, which are designed to help participants engage with God through creative and contemplative practices.

I believe spiritual direction can be a life-giving experience, similar to what Christian psychiatrist Curt Thompson, MD, refers to as the experience of “knowing and being known.” It’s the practice of being present to the soul of another person, giving them freedom to discover their “true self” and explore who they really are. It’s the opportunity to be authentically heard and seen, while also being accepted and validated. In this way, a spiritual direction session becomes a sacred space to be heard, seen, known, and cared for, along with the awareness that God is present and active in our midst.

My style of spiritual direction is to listen intuitively to what's being said, both verbally and non-verbally. Sometimes I use expressive arts or mindfulness exercises to help people connect with their bodies and souls, which in turn helps bring integration between the mind and heart. Sometimes I use quiet music or a spiritual practice to help a directee tune in to what God might be saying in the present moment.

My goal is to create a space where you can listen to the sound of your soul, while also tuning into God’s heart. I also offer a free 20 minute consultation (via phone or Zoom) to determine if we would be a good fit to work together.

Contact

Website: karenbaderweeks.com

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...

Ministry leaders

Therapists

Creative types

Women of all ages seeking great intimacy with Christ

Expertise in...

Enneagram

Body-mind connection

Contemplative practices

Creativity

Grief

Anxiety

HSP traits

Nish Weiseth

McCall, ID, United States

Nish Weiseth (CSD) is adventurer’s wife, a mother to two brilliant & hilarious kids, a spiritual director, and founder of Formation...

About Me

Nish Weiseth (CSD) is adventurer’s wife, a mother to two brilliant & hilarious kids, a spiritual director, and founder of Formation Northwest.

Nish studied Religious Studies and Philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder and completed her Spiritual Direction training through Sustainable Faith, with ongoing Spiritual Formation education through Loyola University Chicago. She is a member in good standing with Spiritual Directors International (SDI), and ESDA.

Contact

Phone: 503-784-6864

Website: http://formationnorthwest.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

Men

LGBT

Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Pastors

Pastors Wives

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spirituality

women's formation

Enneagram

Sharon Welsch

Mars Hill , NC, United States

“But it is God who reveals these things to us by His Spirit. For the Holy Spirit searches everything and shows...

About Me

“But it is God who reveals these things to us by His Spirit. For the Holy Spirit searches everything and shows us God’s heart.” 1 Corinthians 2:10

I love having the opportunity to encourage and listen to the heart of another through the disciplines of Spiritual Direction, Coaching, and Soul Care. You might envision these disciplines as sitting on a screened in porch, sipping sweet tea, and sharing heart to heart in unhurried conversation about your life as you respond to the gentle nudging of the Holy Spirit while growing in attentiveness and awareness of the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. It is my honor to walk with those who wish to discover deeper intimacy with Jesus.

I am a graduate of the Soul Shepherding Institute including their additional two-year Spiritual Direction certificate program and coaching course. I am available to meet in person or via Zoom. My home is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina where my husband and I offer a private spiritual retreat center devoted to Spiritual Direction, Coaching, and Soul Care. I find great delight in God’s beautiful creation which is right outside our front door.

Contact

Phone: (828)776-6099 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

Church leaders

pastor's family

students

adults

married couples

divorced women

military

Expertise in...

Spiritual Direction

Coaching

Art and Spirituality

blended families

dark night of the soul

divorce recovery

Soul Care

burnout

spiritual renewal

Sabbatical

Lectio Divina

Ignatian Meditation

trauma and grief

Cecilia Whitacre

Wheaton, IL, United States

I am a trained Spiritual Director, Immanuel Prayer facilitator, also on staff at my church and Christos: Center for Spiritual Formation...

About Me

I am a trained Spiritual Director, Immanuel Prayer facilitator, also on staff at my church and Christos: Center for Spiritual Formation as the Chicago Area Coordinator. I meet with people in the Wheaton & Palatine areas, also on zoom. I often lead classes and retreats and it is my humblest privilege in life to accompany people on their spiritual journey. My hope is to help and companion people as they grow in a real life-giving relationship with Jesus.

Contact

Phone: 630-880-6136

Website: https://www.anordinarychristianwoman.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

Expertise in...

I have training in Ignatian spirituality

leading groups and individuals through the exercises. I've done training in facilitating inner healing work with memories and grief. I like to incorporate art

music

body-spirit connection. I wouldn't say I have "expertise" but that I bring some knowledge as I continue to learn and grow myself in a variety of areas always

Peter White

Tulsa, OK, United States

Peter is the host and curator of a retreat space in downtown Tulsa, OK. He is most passionate about helping others...

About Me

Peter is the host and curator of a retreat space in downtown Tulsa, OK. He is most passionate about helping others slow down so they can listen to the work of God within themselves. His work experience includes a wide variety of ministry settings from a large, downtown church staff to campus ministry to non-profit to corporate chaplaincy.

He is a graduate of Sustainable Faith's school of spiritual direction and is a certified advanced teacher in the Enneagram Spectrum Method. He is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Church of North America and has a DMin in contextual theology from Northern Seminary and an MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Contact

Phone: 918-859-3830

Website: www.thesabbathlife.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church planters

business professionals

Expertise in...

Enneagram

rule of life

Julie White

Springfield, OR, United States

As a spiritual director, my desire is to help you become more aware of how God is weaving in and through...

About Me

As a spiritual director, my desire is to help you become more aware of how God is weaving in and through your life.

I grew up in a Christian family, but it wasn’t until college that I began to understand Jesus’ invitation to personal relationship. Then teaching English in a Catholic school, and working in business, broadened my understanding of Jesus, of spiritual practices, and of the various ways God meets his people. I eventually was ordained to ministry within my local Christian Church in Southern California, where I served for a number of years.

I wanted to pursue training in Spiritual Direction, so I entered The Journey (offered through The Leadership Institute of Orange, CA.). Since then, God has provided opportunities to further expand my knowledge & experience, including attaining a Masters in leadership and ministry, completing the St. Ignatius exercises, and Enneagram certification. I presently am the Executor Director of The Unfolding Soul, a ministry to help people and those in ministry leadership become more deeply in love with Jesus, better navigate their life crossroads, and experience rest and spiritual renewal.

I would be honored to come alongside you as you pursue spiritual direction. Our monthly time together can help you process what’s stirring within, as you experience the goodness of God, the love of Jesus, and the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit. I am available to meet in person, over the phone, or via Zoom, whichever is your preference. (I know firsthand how this practice can have a spiritual impact in your life, for it certainly has in mine.)

I grew up and spent many years in Southern California and lived in the suburbs of Chicago for five years. 13 years ago I relocated to the Springfield/Eugene area of Oregon where I live with my pastor husband, Bruce and enjoy time with my grown children and grandchildren. I thoroughly enjoy outdoor activities, creative endeavors, reading, and always a good cup of tea.

My Service & Work
I have worked in the for-profit and non-profit worlds, and have more than 30 years of practical experience in the local church.

Spiritual Direction Certificate The Leadership Institute
M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership Hope International University
Ordained Minister Independent Christian Church
Executive Director of The Unfolding Soul www.theunfoldingsoul.org
Certified Mental Health Coach Light University
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Certificate SEEL, Portland
Spiritual Formation &
Women’s Ministry Certificate Light University
Certified Enneagrams Practitioner Motions of the Soul

Contact

Phone: (541) 603-6051 (cell)

Website: www.theunfoldingsoul.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

I work with people who want to grow in spiritual discernment and enrich their spiritual life: Pastors

pastors wives

church planters & spouses

educators

burned out leaders

struggling Christians

married or single.

Expertise in...

Spiritual disciplines

Scripture reflection

personal spirituality

Leadership

Creativity

Grief & Loss

the integrated life

the Ignatian Exercises

and the Enneagram (Harmony Triads)

Rhonda Whyte

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

My passion is to walk alongside those who want to experience deeper spiritual transformation in Christ. In Spiritual Direction, we create...

About Me

My passion is to walk alongside those who want to experience deeper spiritual transformation in Christ. In Spiritual Direction, we create space together to be curious about God's movement in the Directee's life. Whether a Directee is just beginning their spiritual journey, growing deeper in new ways, or deconstructing old beliefs, Spiritual Direction is a time set aside from the bustle of life, to hear and discern what the Lord has to say.

God has created each of us as his Beloved, uniquely gifted child. Created in His image, we have a divine purpose that only we can fulfill. He is always inviting us into a deeper relationship with Himself and as we learn more about Him, we learn more about our true selves. In turn, as we learn more about our authentic selves, we learn more about God. Through spiritual practices such as Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, Ignatian prayer, breath prayers, nature walks, centering prayer and Immanuel journaling - we can connect our head, heart, body and spirit to hear God's voice in fresh ways.

I received my Spiritual Director's training through Denver Seminary's Christian Formation and Soul Care program and have been a Spiritual Director since 2013. I am also a certified Enneagram coach through Jerome Wagner's Enneagram Spectrum Training.

Contact

Phone: 3034160100

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 in leadership

young adults

ministry leaders

business professionals

folks in the LGBTQ community

Expertise in...

Enneagram Certified Coach

Ignatian Spirituality

Lectio Divina

body-spirit connection

Immanuel Journaling

Creative Spiritual practices

Jim Wilkens

Essex, VT, United States

Cofounder of CHAPELWOOD-Soul Restoration Project©, a retreat ministry in northern Vermont, primarily intended for those in Christian ministry but open to...

About Me

Cofounder of CHAPELWOOD-Soul Restoration Project©, a retreat ministry in northern Vermont, primarily intended for those in Christian ministry but open to all who are seeking an opportunity for spiritual retreat, rest, and restoration. CHAPELWOOD provides respite, encouragement, and training to individuals, couples, and small groups.

I hold a Bachelor’s (Psychology), a Master’s (Theology), and a Doctorate (Spiritual Direction). Completed SoulFormation's Academy of Spiritual Formation and Direction (2nd Cohort), under the auspices of the NW District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).

Ordained by the C&MA, I serve as Pastor of Care at Essex Alliance Church. I also provide individual spiritual direction on a limited basis and occasionally serve as a retreat facilitator.

Married, to Christine for 46 years. We have three adult children and five grandchildren.

Contact

Phone: (802) 355.9728

Website: Email

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

clergy

individuals

Expertise in...

psycho-spiritual integration

Enneagram

Christina Wilking

Charlotte, NC, United States

Christina Wilking serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in Business...

About Me

Christina Wilking serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in Business Administration. While attending Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary she discovered her calling to become a spiritual director. She received her training through the Fairfield University four- year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Christina also has received a Certificate from Sustainable Faith in Spiritual Direction Supervisory Training.

Christina served on staff at a large church for eighteen years as an assistant to the Senior Pastor and in addition served as a Hospital Chaplain, Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator and as a Spiritual Director. In 2018, she started Wind and Breath Ministries to offer spiritual care to those who desire a deeper relationship with God and discern their next step in their faith journey. Christina specializes in helping those in ministry and non-profit organizations but her practice is open to all. She is available to meet in-person, by Zoom, and by phone. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International, Evangelical Association of Spiritual Directors and the Emmaus Center for Spirituality.

Contact

Phone: 980-233-1466

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Church leaders

Pastor's Wives

and all others

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Susan Williams

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, USA, , United States

I served nearly 20 years on staff in a local church creating spiritually formative spaces for both children and adults. Along...

About Me

I served nearly 20 years on staff in a local church creating spiritually formative spaces for both children and adults. Along the way, I obtained an M.A. in Ministry and, with my husband, parented two children. My life was busy! I loved the busy life! Turns out, I loved it too much…

Exhaustion, in many forms, led me to Spiritual Direction. There I found the unhurried rhythms of sacred conversation which soothed my soul. Encountering the Spirit of God in this contemplative way opened my eyes and set my heart on fire. I now live a yielded life - anchored by hope, held by the embrace of mercy and grace, breathing deeply in a spacious place.

Following a season of rest and reflection, God has reoriented me. Contemplative practices like silence, nature walks, and breath prayers keep me rooted in one great love. These days, I sometimes have more questions than answers, more wonder than words. And I’m comfortable with that – content to be a beloved daughter journeying deeper into the heart of God.

In this new season of life, I have become a certified Spiritual Director myself so that I can better companion others on the journey. Some of my favorite authors from the contemplative realm are Henri Nouwen, Ruth Haley Barton, and Robert Mulholland. One last thing…the Enneagram and its potential for spiritual growth fascinates me. (I’m a 1w9).

Contact

Phone: 479.466.3807

Prefer Contact By: Text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Aly Wilson

Boston, MA, United States

My goal as a spiritual director is to hold sacred space for directees as they come to know themselves more deeply...

About Me

My goal as a spiritual director is to hold sacred space for directees as they come to know themselves more deeply and honestly, experience the grace and love of God more personally, and follow God's leading with more gentleness and freedom.

Contact

Website: http://alywilson.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or Website

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Ministry leaders

working professionals

women

couples

people of color

creatives

Expertise in...

Life transitions

discernment

deconstruction

identity

attachment

grief

art and creativity

women's spirituality

women in leadership

body-spirit connection

psychology

third-culture

race and faith

life coaching

Enneagram

Lectio and Visio Divina

retreats

Janet Wineman

Louisville, CO, United States

I grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I served in the ministry of...

About Me

I grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I served in the ministry of Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ for 22 years, ministering to college students and business professionals along Colorado's Front Range. I received a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Denver Seminary (a two-year program, 2002), and later earned a Masters in Christian Formation and Soul Care also from Denver Seminary (2009). In addition, I have completed a three-year program (earning another certificate) in Spiritual Direction from the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Denver, Colorado (2013). I also have completed formational training at the Lanteri Center to accompany individuals praying with the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (2015). In more recent years, I have participated in numerous training in supervision through both the Lanteri Center and Denver Seminary. I also am committed to ongoing supervision myself and continuing education and formation in this ministry.

I attend Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colorado, and serve on the prayer team, and have participated in both local and international ministry. I am grateful to be married to my husband Andy, and enjoy our three adult children and their spouses.

As far as how I came to this ministry, after being a Christian for many years, I became restless in my faith. The ways that I approached God that served me so well for so long were not as meaningful. I possessed a strong biblical foundation and an intellectual faith that are formative and essential, yet I realized that I was not experiencing the level of relational intimacy with God that I desired and observed in others. Some have described what I was experiencing as having a head but not a heart relationship with God. Spiritual direction is a relational practice that has helped me to relate to God more holistically with both my mind and my emotions.

I offer spiritual direction and practice this ministry as a part of Christian formation, soul care, and transformation in the journey of a Christ follower.

Contact

Phone: 720-203-5143

Website: www.presencespiritualdirection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: jwineman@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

mothers

pastors

ministry leaders

global workers

faith leaders

business professionals

seminary students

Expertise in...

I prayed with the Ignatian Exercises in Daily Life

received training to offer the Exercises

and have offered spiritual direction for a person praying with the Exercises.

Angela Wisdom

West Chicago and Wheaton, IL, United States

We live in a culture with many voices competing for our attention. Spiritual direction is a place of refreshing hospitality where...

About Me

We live in a culture with many voices competing for our attention. Spiritual direction is a place of refreshing hospitality where we are given the gift of a set-aside time and space to prayerfully listen to God with the companionship and support of a spiritual director. Healthy spiritual direction supports our own relating with God. We return to the activities and relationships God has given us better attuned to him. It is a joy and privilege to offer this special kind of prayerful companionship and hospitality to others.

I received formal training at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University earning a master's degree in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and have been practicing formal direction since 2004. I served as Associate Director of Supervision & Practice and Senior Faculty for Selah a two-year certificate training program for spiritual directors from 2007 until 2017, when I resigned to reduce my travel and focus on private practice.

I have lived in many parts of the U.S. and abroad. As a result, I enjoy praying with individuals from all backgrounds and cultures. Prior to my seminary studies, I was actively engaged in training and equipping worship leaders and ministry teams for service as Vice President of Training for Maranatha! Music. These years of serving Christian leaders from a variety of backgrounds in a variety of contexts have given me special appreciation for the breadth and diversity of the Body of Christ. I have a deep-seated desire to see others live from a place of freedom, health and trust in God as they image him in their own unique ways in the special contexts and circumstances of their lives.

I frequently offer contemplative spiritual direction and supervision to other spiritual directors, counseling and ministry professionals who have found it difficult to find a director committed to contemplative practice. I offer in-person and on-line spiritual direction and supervision as well as individual and group day retreats from my home in West Chicago, IL and from the Tau Center in Wheaton, IL. My home has a prayer and worship room open to house guests, a place where directees often enjoy some time settling in before our times of formal spiritual direction begin.

Contact

Phone: (949) 887-8842

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Ministry Leaders

Spiritual Directors

Counselors

Academic Leaders

Expertise in...

Contemplative Spiritual Direction

Supervision

Leadership Development

Spiritual Direction Training

Retreats

Brenda Woods

Marion, IN, United States

I have spent my career as a family medicine physician which has allowed me to walk with many individuals through the...

About Me

I have spent my career as a family medicine physician which has allowed me to walk with many individuals through the happy and sad seasons of life. My Christian faith has always been a part of my medical practice and praying with patients and listening to their spiritual struggles has been a frequent experience. When I learned about the practice of spiritual direction, it became a regular part of my own spiritual formation but also something I wanted to do. Walking with individuals through their spiritual journey has been a gift from God to my life and I value these sacred moments of helping others notice God’s activity in their own life.
I have been married for 41 and have 4 married children with 9 grandchildren. God’s faithfulness has been apparent in our families life as we have walked through seasons of great happiness but also grief and loss.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with others in their journey with Christ.

Contact

Phone: 9282319571

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

grief

chronic illness

recovery

Debra Woodworth

Westminster, CO, United States

It has been my passion, as well as my delight, to create safe places for God's people to connect in deeper...

About Me

It has been my passion, as well as my delight, to create safe places for God's people to connect in deeper ways to the Lover of their souls. Helping others navigate the complexities of life and finding God in the midst of it all is the journey worth taking together. I graduated from Denver Seminary with a Master's Certificate in Christian Formation and Soul Care. I also have an Advance Certificate in Christian Life Coaching from Light University Online, AACC. I have additional training and experience in healing prayer and wound care.

Contact

Phone: 303-460-1989

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

Students

Aging

Anyone seeking to grow their relationship with God

Expertise in...

Burnout

Wounds

Healing prayer

Kevin Wu

Torrance, CA, United States

I hope to offer spaces through spiritual direction for people to come as they are, to be heard, to listen to...

About Me

I hope to offer spaces through spiritual direction for people to come as they are, to be heard, to listen to the Holy Spirit together and to take note of what God might be doing in their lives. I have seen in my own life that the process of spiritual growth is long and winding and often filled with frustrations and surprises. I’m grateful for those that walk with me on my own journey, and I consider it a joy and privilege to walk alongside others on their respective journeys with God.

I received my training in spiritual direction at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University where I graduated with a Master of Divinity degree, emphasizing in Spiritual Formation. I currently serve as a staff spiritual director at the Center for Spiritual Renewal at Biola University, meeting with students and staff. I also have a private practice in Torrance, CA where I meet with individuals in person or over video chat. I am especially passionate for how spiritual formation provides a unique lens for processing identity formation, biculturalism, depression, discernment, and care of pastors/Christian leaders. I am also enthusiastic about the interplay between physical fitness and spiritual health.

In my free time I enjoy being a total beginner at surfing, cooking, watching movies, photography, sports, fitness and traveling.

Contact

Phone: 424-250-8174

Website: www.kwusoulcare.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail, Text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Parachurch

Leaders

Business Professionals

Students

Seminarians

Expertise in...

Asian American

Cross-cultural

Rule of Life

Anxiety

Body-spirit connection

Ted Wueste

Phoenix, AZ, United States

I have a deep desire to see others spiritually formed through a deepening intimacy with the Trinity. For me, providing a...

About Me

I have a deep desire to see others spiritually formed through a deepening intimacy with the Trinity. For me, providing a safe place to prayerfully explore how God is leading and at work is the core of spiritual direction.

In addition to being a spiritual director, I also serve as the Director of the Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona. I also serve as an adjunct professor in Spiritual Formation at Phoenix Seminary.

Having served as a pastor for over 20 years, I have a heart for pastors and ministry leaders. Knowing the unique challenges they face, I value and cherish the opportunity to walk alongside ministry leaders in direction.

I enjoy leading retreats centered around Spiritual Formation ... both "traditional" retreats that center around teaching (intro/primers for SF) and contemplative retreats that facilitate deepening intimacy with God.

I completed a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Selah (Leadership Transformations) as well as Larry Crabb's School of Spiritual Direction (New Way Ministries). My academic training includes a MDiv, STM, and DMin. My approach to SD is contemplative in style and Trinitarian in theology.

Contact

Phone: 602-753-7599

Website: desertdirection.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...

men

women

couples

pastors

academics

missionaries

Expertise in...

working with leaders and pastors

Melissa Wuske

Cincinnati, Ohio, OH, United States

I was raised in a Christian church with a deep understanding of scripture and a strong ethic for serving in ministry...

About Me

I was raised in a Christian church with a deep understanding of scripture and a strong ethic for serving in ministry. But throughout adulthood, I’ve had a growing awareness of the work of the Holy Spirit and a deep need for the soul nourishment that comes only from God. This thirst led me to spiritual direction. I believe God has created me to offer others gracious, spacious community through spiritual direction. I am trained as a spiritual director through Selah with Leadership Transformations.

In addition to spiritual direction, I am an editor and writer—but I’m a reader first. I love cooking and swimming. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, with my husband, who is a minister to incarcerated people, and my son, who is adorable.

Contact

Website: melissawuske.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women in church leadership

crosscultural ministries

missionaries

professionals

mothers

ministry wives

jail/prison ministers

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