Grafted Life Ministries

Laura Taylor

Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

I companion those seeking to know God better, to hear and experience his presence, and to grow in faith. Spiritual direction...

About Me

I companion those seeking to know God better, to hear and experience his presence, and to grow in faith. Spiritual direction offers space for spiritual formation and soul care whether you are wrestling with a decision, seeking clarity in your faith, going deeper into your relationship with God, or navigating the normal challenges inherent in the journey of life and faith.

My practice includes prayerful attention to God, spiritual disciplines, Ignatian spiritual practices, scripture, and deep listening. Additionally, I enjoy helping directees develop a rhythm/rule of life, formulate a spiritual autobiography for spiritual formation, and engage in creative practices (visio divina, Anglican prayer beads, and art).

I was trained at Emmaus Formation Centre’s three-year Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction program. In addition, I have done coursework at Denver Seminary in Christian Spiritual Formation, Friend’s University’s Apprentice Experience program, and completed training in Enneagram for Spiritual Directors through PAX Center with Doug and Adele Calhoun.

I bring a wide range of experiences and expertise to spiritual direction. I was a pastor’s wife as well as a corporate executive, so I have compassion and understanding for those in church ministry as well as those in demanding work environments. I am also a mother and understand the stresses of being a military mom. It would be my joy to journey with you in your unique circumstances and faith experience.

Contact

Phone: (720) 556-2640

Website: www.laurataylor.net

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email, phone, text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

I am available to meet with men and women

church leaders

students and young adults through empty nesters and the elderly

business professionals

moms

and military.

Judy Tenelshof

Brea, CA, United States

My goal as a Spiritual Director and as Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation program is to have others understand the nature...

About Me

My goal as a Spiritual Director and as Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation program is to have others understand the nature, process and practices of spiritual growth and to have them experience deeper intimacy with God and others. My expertise as a spiritual director, teacher and conference speaker is in helping individuals and families grow relationally, morally, and spiritually.

Professional Experience:
Professor of Spirituality and Marriage and Family, Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership, Director of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation Focus, Associate Director of The Center for Spiritual Renewal, Founder of Hilltop Renewal Center, Spiritual Director, Consultant to pastors, faculty, pastoral staffs, mission organizations, corporations and schools

Education:
B.A., California State University, Fullerton. M.A. Talbot School of Theology. M.A. in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary. Ph.D. in Marital and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Certificate, Spiritual Direction, L.A. Diocese.

Author:
Co-edited Women and Men in Ministry, 2001. Authored several journal articles, along with chapters in Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education for a New Generation; Short-Term Missions Boom: The Guide to International and Domestic Involvement; and the Christian Education Dictionary.

Speaker:
In the areas of Spiritual Formation, Gender, Marriage and Family, and Parenting at: Conferences, Retreats, Churches, Corporations

Contact

Phone: (562) 903-6000 X 3203

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Individuals

marriage

groups (church

school

corporate)

Tiger Teramura

Washington Metropolitan Area, USA, VA, United States

Professional career includes advertising, marketing, international economic development, investment brokerage, and trading. I have been in full-time ministry as a coach/counselor/Director...

About Me

Professional career includes advertising, marketing, international economic development, investment brokerage, and trading. I have been in full-time ministry as a coach/counselor/Director of Training at Grace Ministries, and now serve the body of Christ by providing individual and group spiritual direction. With a masters degree in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership (Friends University) and Spiritual Direction Certification (Portland Seminary), I create space for you to breathe and to hear the "still quiet voice" of God.

I'm a Japanese American who has lived in the Washington D.C. metro most of my life. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, who is a poet/writer/artist, and we have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. I used to coach football, freshwater fish, and ride a Harley, but now I live a contemplative life with my 170 lb. English Mastiff, Winston, and is a Dance Dad.

Contact

Phone: 5712662577

Website: directionundergrace.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Bartosz Tesluk

Żory, Śląskie, Polska

The gift of Spiritual Direction nurtures the desire to live with God in a proximity and realness of life. I love...

About Me

The gift of Spiritual Direction nurtures the desire to live with God in a proximity and realness of life.

I love to create this contemplative space for others, to be present and attentive to the Triune God. I sensed an invitation to the ministry of Spiritual Direction couple years ago as I realized huge disconnect between what the Bible says and the experience of relationship with God.

I received my training in Spiritual DIrection through Leadership Transformation's Selah Certificate Program. As I started offering spiritual direction to others, I noticed clearly how God leads and invites us to the process of spiritual formation. I recognized that offering Spiritual Direction is a way to respond to my deep sense of calling to support others in their discovery of God in the midst of their life.

I currently serve with Josiah Venture, where I am responsible for leading and managing christian camp and conference center in Poland. I live in a small town of Żory, with my wife and two sons. We are part of small church community where we serve.

Contact

Phone: +48506312563

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

Polish

English

Frank Theus

St. Louis County , MO, United States

For 45+ years, by the grace of Abba-Father, I continue to lean into my Sonship while coming alongside fellow Ragamuffins helping...

About Me

For 45+ years, by the grace of Abba-Father, I continue to lean into my Sonship while coming alongside fellow Ragamuffins helping one another to find soul-care rest and joy in our Lord Jesus Christ.

I received training and am degreed from Covenant Theological Seminary (Reformed-Presbyterian-Evangelical). Additionally, at Nashotah House Theological Seminary (Anglo-Catholic-Episcopal), I attended a DMin intensive in the Early Church Fathers/Mothers and learned to integrate biblical Lectio Divina into my own spiritual rhythms and to guide others in this classical monastic practice of the prayerful reading of the Bible. Lastly, I completed all Spiritual Direction Practicums at Aquinas Institute of Theology (Roman Catholic-Dominican).

Contact

Phone: (314) 566-2500

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email, first

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English (North American)

Specialties

Works with...

Clergy

Health Care Professionals

Veterans/LEOs

Foreign Service

Ministry Directors

Seminarians

MKs

PKs

Expertise in...

Men's spirituality

Lectio Divina

Trauma

Sexual Wholeness

Recovery

Psychology (Attachment-Family Systems; Psychodynamic); learning more about Ignatian & Benedictine spirituality

Jody Thomae

Pleasant Hill Lake Trail, Perrysville, OH, USA, OH, United States

Jody Thomae is an embodied spiritual director; yoga therapist; and the author of "Jesus In My Practice" and "The Rocks Cry...

About Me

Jody Thomae is an embodied spiritual director; yoga therapist; and the author of "Jesus In My Practice" and "The Rocks Cry Out," as well as two books in the Bible Studies to Nurture the Creative Spirit Within series: "God’s Creative Gift" and "The Creator’s Healing Power."

With over two decades of experience in in both ministry and body-oriented work, Jody began combining faith and fitness together in 2013. As a Certified Spiritual Director through Healing Care Ministry, she is part of the teaching faculty, teaching about embodiment and creativity in the spiritual life. She graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2009 with a degree in spiritual formation.

She offers retreats, embodied training, and one-on-one direction through Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care: Integrated Spiritual Guidance and Caregiving for Mind, Body, Spirit & Soul. Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care is a unique combination of spiritual direction, Healing Care Ministries Formational Prayer, worshipful movement, embodied prayer, and yoga therapy—all from a body-focused, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered perspective. It is designed to provide spiritual guidance, compassionate care, and integrated instruction in order to live a more fully embodied, whole-hearted life. In-person offerings at her home studio at Pleasant HIll Lake in north central Ohio.

Her passion is to portray the message of Christ’s desperate and unfailing love for His people to help sustain the hearts of the broken and weary. She is particularly interested in the reclamation of the body in the spiritual life.

More information on her creative ministry can be found at www.jodythomae.com.
More information on Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care retreats can be found at www.fullyembodied.com.

Contact

Website: www.fullyembodied.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women

artists

pastors

pastor's family

Expertise in...

creativity

music

art

dance

embodiment

body-based

mind-body-spirit

dark night

trauma

apophatic

retreats

lectio divina

breath

church hurt

church wounding

spiritual abuse

Jodi Thomas

Mt. Juliet, TN, United States

“God comes to us disguised as our life.” –Paula D’Arcy To me, Spiritual Direction is companioning with someone in their spiritual...

About Me

“God comes to us disguised as our life.” –Paula D’Arcy

To me, Spiritual Direction is companioning with someone in their spiritual journey for a richer relationship and encounter with God, helping them recognize God's love, movements, and invitations in their life and their circumstances. It's a safe place to process the "stuff" of life--emotions, questions, struggles.

I have been walking with Christ for 35+ years, and stumbled upon the ministry of spiritual direction, alongside silence and solitude, about 18 years ago during a time of crisis in my life when my normal faith rhythms were no longer sustaining me. I had tons of head knowledge and theology, but my heart came nowhere close to reflecting what I believed. Think a bobble-head with a grinch tiny heart. And yet, I had studied every book in the Bible and was actively involved with ministry. Something was wrong. In His kindness, Jesus has had me on a journey of becoming truly rooted and grounded in His love--the bedrock of all transformation--and has used spiritual direction, silence and solitude, and other spiritual practices to foster this in my life. My desire is to offer to others what has been a catalyst for transformation in my own life.

I have an MA in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. We have recently moved back to the Nashville area after having lived in Johnson City, TN for about a decade. I have been married to my wonderful, funny husband JT since 1998, have a college-aged son Cole, and two spoiled dogs named Ridge and Roan. I love hiking, gardening, reading, going on adventures, and eating yummy food with friends or family.

Contact

Phone: (615) 584-1833

Email:

Prefer Contact By: text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women of all ages and stages of life

pastors or ministry leaders

missionaries

people who want to grow in their relationship with God

people who feel stuck in their relationship with God

parents of special needs children

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Lectio Divina

Enneagram

rule of life

stages of faith

silent retreats

spiritual formation

dark night

infertility

adoption

parenting special needs children

Patti Thomas

Lincoln, NE, United States

My greatest joy is providing a space where I can witness Jesus meeting others exactly where they are and leading them...

About Me

My greatest joy is providing a space where I can witness Jesus meeting others exactly where they are and leading them into deeper intimacy with Him and all of the beautiful gifts that entails.

My style is warm, relational, and gentle and influenced by Ignatian Spirituality, the Enneagram, Healing Prayer, and my own therapy with a gifted counselor trained through the Allender Center.

I grew up in a Christian home and attended Calvary University in Kansas City where I received a B.S. in Theology and Biblical Counseling. I spent a lot of my adult life asleep to my own gifts, passions, and calling, instead seeing my role as helping my husband and children live into their God-given callings. In my early 40's, I found myself in a place where my theological box that contained "God" wasn't big enough or strong enough to handle my current life circumstances or the trauma that had been compounding for 40 years.

In a place of complete desperation, I cried out to God. He met me in the most personal and tender ways. He eventually led me to complete a two-year Advanced Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction cohort program through Moody Bible Institute. This was a time of deep healing and transformation where God also revealed to me "where my deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." (Frederick Buechner)

I have lived on several continents and in several countries and states. I currently reside in Lincoln, Nebraska with my husband of 26 years and our 14-year-old son. We live minutes from our daughter and son-in-law who are expecting our first granddaughter this summer!

I love to be in the same room with my directees, but I also offer Zoom sessions if you don’t live in Lincoln, Nebraska, or if you feel safer not meeting in person because of the pandemic.

If you would like more information, please go to my website at www.pattithomas.net.

Contact

Website: www.pattithomas.net

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Anyone seeking to go deeper in their relationship with God

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spirituality

Enneagram

Healing Prayer

Susan Thomas

Madison, WI, WI, United States

I recently heard someone say we live in an era of novelty or a world that is changing so fast we...

About Me

I recently heard someone say we live in an era of novelty or a world that is changing so fast we barely have time to adapt before things shift again.

I love that Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice with deep roots in the church and feel blessed to participate in this prayer-filled listening and discerning ministry. I especially love providing a safe, set-apart space of hospitality for the heart and soul of another person as we seek to discern the movements of the Holy Spirit and explore how God has been active and present in their life story.

I am grateful for a ministry that offers a path to ask honest questions, ponder mystery, and uncover truths about who we are and who God is. Companioning others on their journey to know, experience and respond to God’s intimate love and grace in all of life’s moments is a treasured gift.

I am a nurse with an M.Ed in School Nursing and background in pediatrics and public health. I practiced as certified school nurse for the last 17 years of my career, served on the board of Teen Mother Choices International and volunteered at a local pregnancy center. I am thrilled to now be practicing as a spiritual director!

I was certified as a Spiritual Director through Moody Bible Institute’s Advanced Spiritual Formation Certificate Program in 2019 and have been accompanying others in spiritual direction since then. In addition, I completed a 9-month Ignatian Spiritual Exercises program as well as the Emmaus 2-year Certificate in Formational Leadership Program through Leadership Transformations, Inc. I am currently accompanying others through the Ignatian Exercises as their spiritual director.

I love leading intimate soul-care retreats and have led personal as well as small and large group retreats for both college-age students and adults.

I received training in childhood trauma through Kane County ROE and Open Hearts Ministry, co-led a Spiritual 12 Step program through my church and am currently training with the OAKS Ministry Collaborative in Madison, WI.

I am married to my loving husband and together we have been blessed with 4 married adult children and 12 grandchildren who bring great joy to our lives. I enjoy gardening, learning about herbs, hiking, biking and offering hospitality in my home. My husband and I recently joined the Anglican Church, Christ Church of Madison, and are overflowing with joy to be part of a vibrant community where I serve as a prayer minister, small group leader and alter-guild member.

Contact

Phone: 630 244-4406

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Either text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women

men

ministry leaders

moms

young adults

singles

elderly

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

moms with children

trauma

emotional healing

Ignatian exercises

Lectio Divina

Megan Thomas

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Spiritual direction has been such a gift to my life, and I'm thrilled to offer this deeply attuned listening to others...

About Me

Spiritual direction has been such a gift to my life, and I'm thrilled to offer this deeply attuned listening to others as you navigate your life in partnership with God. The life of faith is not lived without periods of disorientation, where what we thought was solid dissolves as we venture into newness, loss, or difficulty. Spiritual companionship through direction is a safe place to hold these uncertainties without shame or judgement. It is an honor to listen to the stories and journeys of others with the Holy Spirit, noticing together Love's invitations, whatever the season. My hope for you in direction is that you'll feel held in gentle, genuine hospitality, as you discover the abiding love of Christ within the very circumstances of your life.

I can meet in person with directees in or near my home city of San Luis Obispo, or virtually. Please contact me via email if you'd like to meet or have any questions.

Contact

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...

business professionals

students

married

newlywed

creatives

deconstructing

women

Expertise in...

Creativity

embodiment

art

Tessa Thompson

St. Louis, MO, United States

My favorite part of being a director is creating a special place for people to be honest with God and themselves...

About Me

My favorite part of being a director is creating a special place for people to be honest with God and themselves and be received with compassion and love. I am both a tender heart and sturdy soul, capable of being truly “with” another in joy and pain. Just as Jesus listens attentively when we come to Him, my intention is to listen in such a way that you are able to internalize that you are worth spending time with.

I received my training through Talbot School of Theology’s MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and graduated in 2018.

Contact

Phone: 3149545558

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Text, Call or Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

college students

seminary students

church leaders

young professionals

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

cross-cultural

psychology/spirituality integration

those coming out of dysfunctional families of origin

people who would describe themselves as deconstructing

those processing church wounds

Katy Thompson

Thomasville, GA, United States

As a fellow pilgrim on the journey, I long to come alongside you in the quiet, deep work of the Lord...

About Me

As a fellow pilgrim on the journey, I long to come alongside you in the quiet, deep work of the Lord. I hold space for your mind, body and spirit to listen to the Spirit. I was introduced to the ancient practice of spiritual direction as I trained as a 200-hour yoga teacher with The Yoga Abbey and received my training from Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction. Sessions are marked by authenticity, sensitivity, and space to breathe deep the love and glory of God. Are you looking for a companion on the journey? Let's walk together!

Contact

Phone: 7062547005

Website: https://katythompson.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

the tired

the worn out

the burned out

the doubting

the curious

the willing

Expertise in...

body-spirit connection

movement

somatic

pilgrimage

meditation

discernment

lectio divina

visio divina

breath work

deconstruction

Beth Tindale

St. Clair Shores, MI, United States

Spiritual Director Certificate from Sustainable Faith

About Me

Spiritual Director Certificate from Sustainable Faith

Contact

Phone: (248) 971-0090

Website: https://bethsheartplace.wixsite.com/shop/spiritual-direction

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Phone or Email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Marva Titley Smith

Suwanee, GA, United States

I am a dedicated Spiritual Director who finds immense joy in journeying with others and witnessing the transformative work God is...

About Me

I am a dedicated Spiritual Director who finds immense joy in journeying with others and witnessing the transformative work God is doing in their lives. My approach to Spiritual Direction is deeply rooted in Christian faith, with a focus on fostering a closer relationship with Christ in all aspects of life.

As a certified life coach, I bring a holistic approach to personal development and spiritual growth. With extensive experience as a management consultant, I understand the challenges and needs of business leaders and executives. Additionally, I am an accomplished author, sharing my wisdom and experiences through my writings to inspire and uplift others.

I work with a diverse range of clients, including working women, women in ministry, and mothers seeking to balance their personal and professional lives. I also support business professionals, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, pastors, and ministry leaders as they grow in their faith and leadership roles.

By combining my expertise in life coaching and management consulting, I offer practical and spiritual guidance to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Choosing me as your Spiritual Director means partnering with someone who is passionate about faith and understands the unique challenges faced by professionals and leaders. My multifaceted expertise and compassionate approach make me an exceptional guide for anyone looking to enrich their spiritual life while excelling in their career, ministry, and personal endeavors.

On a personal note, I am a proud Caribbean national. I am married to a wonderful husband, and together we have two beautiful children. We currently reside in the Atlanta metro area, where we enjoy the vibrant community and natural beauty of the area. My diverse background and life experiences enrich my practice, allowing me to connect with clients from various walks of life on a deeper level.

Contact

Website: https://www.marvasmith.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...

working women

women in ministry

executives

business professionals

business leaders

moms

corporate leaders

entrepreneurs

pastors

church leaders

ministry leaders

Expertise in...

work-life balance

life coach

goal setting

women's spirituality

spiritual formation

Allison Todd

Waco, TX, United States

I am glad to be able to offer a place for listening to God together through times of spiritual direction, and...

About Me

I am glad to be able to offer a place for listening to God together through times of spiritual direction, and to share with you in your ongoing spiritual journey. The purpose of spiritual companionship is to help you notice where God is already present and working--although his presence might be unseen--and to see how he is stirring your heart in deeper ways. Often an interest in spiritual companionship is sparked by a desire to go deeper in your spiritual life. But the pace of life can make all of us lose sight of the God who calls us Beloved. Spiritual direction allows you to slow down, to find that God might be pursuing you in ways that are unexpected or even new to you. Through this, you can become aware of the reality of Jesus in the very middle of the yearnings, the doubts, the sufferings and the delights of your real, daily life.

I served on the staff of a church discipleship training school and church college ministry staff for over fifteen years before living overseas as a missionary for a number of years. Most recently, I worked with with our local prayer ministry. In 2021, I completed a two-year course from the Soul Care Institute, a contemplative course with credit from Fuller Seminary. I have participated in a number of trainings in prayer, in contemplative practices, and I will be completing the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. I trained as a spiritual director in the Selah Leadership Development Institute Certificate Program for spiritual direction, which qualifies for membership in ESDA and Spiritual Directors International.

Contact

Phone: 254-715-3324

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Barb Toft

Overland Park, KS, United States

It is my honor to hear your story as you share it, to help you identify the obvious and not so...

About Me

It is my honor to hear your story as you share it, to help you identify the obvious and not so obvious workings of God in your life, to hold a space open where you can spend unhurried time in His presence; to stand with you in celebration, to sit with you in loss, to journey with you as you find your way to the heart of God's love for you. We were never meant to walk this road alone. I am delighted to partner with you on this great adventure!
I received my training in spiritual direction from the School of Sustainable Faith, completing their 2 year program in 2017. I have also completed training to journey with you through the Ignatian Exercises. As a director, I can meet with you in person or online. I live in Overland Park, KS but I am also available to meet with you in person in Stockton, MO where we own a cabin. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. Please don't hesitate to contact me!

Contact

Phone: 913-963-4970

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...

women

Expertise in...

One-on-one direction with lay people

Ignatian exercises

discernment

retreats

Jason Tom

San Diego, CA, United States

I’ve always been curious about people. Some of my earliest childhood memories are asking family members about what they were like...

About Me

I’ve always been curious about people. Some of my earliest childhood memories are asking family members about what they were like when they were kids. I was fascinated by the ways people changed throughout a lifetime while also seeing parts of people’s personality and lives that carried forward from childhood — taking new shape and embodiment in every season of life — with them. It taught me that everyone has a story and that behind how we experience people in the present, there is a history that illuminates our capacity to love and be loved and how we exist in the world.

In my own journey with God, one of the ways I experienced God was as a safe place where my truest self and my most honest experiences were met with acceptance and embrace. It allowed for the ups and downs of my own story to no longer be a series of disparate events that happen throughout life but that they find their significance and definition within God’s larger story. My curiosity expanded from how people become who they are to where they see God in the totality of their experiences.

My exploration of where curiosity of story and God intersected led me to a completing a BA in psychology from UC San Diego followed by a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. I then served as a pastor for 7 years prior to getting trained as a spiritual director with Nuos Formation.

At the heart of what spiritual direction looks like with me is curiosity and trust. I am interested in walking alongside people and helping them encounter their truest selves in relationship with God and what that unlocks in their lives. Our time together is marked with trust in the loving presence of a relational God who desires to meet us in our most authentic selves. What we do in spiritual direction is explore where God is in the midst of the totality of life — in the mundane tasks of the day-to-day, the big transitions of life, the questions we’ve wondered about but never let ourselves ask, the doubts about who God is, and the feelings that we have about life that can surprise us and catch us off guard. We walk through them and hold these parts of your life not as random or meaningless to God but parts of our lives that matter to God and through which He draws us into deeper relationship.

Contact

Website: jasontomspiritualdirection.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Church leaders

People in ministry

Expertise in...

Faith deconstruction

Reconstruction

Psychology

Asian American identity and spirituality

Enneagram

Ministry burnout

Ministry wounds

Toni Tompkins

Mentor, OH, United States

Mission & Vision My mission is to be a trusted guide who creates loving, safe, and hospitable spaces that invite the...

About Me

Mission & Vision
My mission is to be a trusted guide who creates loving, safe, and hospitable spaces that invite the Holy Spirit's work of wholeness, healing, and transformation for all who seek companionship on their faith journey. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, this ministry offers spiritual direction, spiritual retreats, teaching, and writing.

My Story
Some say life starts when we are born, but my life truly began when I was introduced to the healing, transformational power of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Coming from experiences of childhood trauma, I was deeply wounded and unable to see or draw from the divine Spirit within me. Then, just when I had given up on ever finding true peace, God put the right people in my life who set me on a life-long journey that brought deep inner healing and transformation. I am eternally grateful for people who sat and listened to my story, praying with me as the Spirit worked. Now, from a healed, transformed heart and with the power of the Holy Spirit, it is my joy to create space where others can explore God’s movement in their spiritual journey of healing and transformation.
I have worked in Corporate America for nearly 30 years using my Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Dayton. But my true passion is helping people grow in God’s Word! So I returned to school to earn my Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. I currently serve as an Associate Minister at Imani United Church of Christ, where I am honored to help people immerse themselves in God’s love through the Word by teaching Bible Study and writing Bible Study curricula.
I remain confident that the teaching ministry is vital and foundational in helping believers to grow in Christ. But I also believe that we reach our fullest potential as children of God when we journey with someone who can help us to see the move of God in our lives for a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ. The ministry of spiritual direction and retreat planning extend my ability to walk with others on their spiritual journey, and my certificate in Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction from Healing Care Ministries has equipped me with the tools and training to do so.

I live in Northeast Ohio with my husband, and we have six adult children.

Contact

Website: www.lihministries.com

Email:

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In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Stephen Torhaus

Vancouver, WA, United States

I am a Spiritual Director with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at...

About Me

I am a Spiritual Director with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University as well as an M.A. in New Testament Studies. I have a very particular passion for those who feel stuck in their spiritual journey or who feel on the outskirts of what should be or what others are experiencing with God or the church. It is easy to find ourselves wondering "what is wrong with me," without any sense of where to turn or what to do in order to be "fixed" or return to "normal". In reality, everyone's journey with God is unique and I feel a deep sense of joy in helping others develop their own unique experience with God.

I have an interest in various personality theories (I am most familiar with Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram) as they relate to spirituality and enjoy exploring the inner work of the Holy Spirit as it relates to a person's individuality rather than what the expected "normal" is supposed to look like. I take particular delight in exploring where a person's emotional (heart) experience/theology contrasts with learned (head) theology and working through the tension that is found there.

I also have experience with inner healing and deliverance prayer ministry, which I generally do independent of direction, but these skills can be useful during direction in rare and particular instances. Those who are desiring exclusively the inner healing/deliverance ministry (either one session or several) are welcome to contact me for that purpose as well, without any expectation to continue in a Spiritual Direction relationship beyond that.

Regardless of where you are coming from or what your hopes and expectations may be, my hope for you is that you find a space where you feel heard, known, and loved as you are, without needing to change or grow in order to be accepted. May you sense the Holy Spirit's guidance in this present season.

Contact

Phone: 585-403-6710 (call or text)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

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Works with...

Seminary Students

Ministry Leaders

Couples

Youth

Academics

Veterans

Expertise in...

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

Dark Night

Inner Healing

Deliverance prayer

Pornography

Prayer

Rest

Sabbath

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