About Me
My name is Jonathan Bourbeau. I am a loved child of God who is learning to experience and extend God’s love in this adventure of life. I grew up in Michigan, USA but presently live seven months of the year in Latvia, Europe and the rest of the year in Steinbach, Manitoba.
Since 1993, I have had the privilege of working in Latvia with Greater Europe Mission. Church planting, student ministry, leadership and discipleship training are some of the ministries I have been involved in over the years. Before going to Latvia, I received my Bachelors through Prairie Bible College and then after being on the field for seven years, I returned to the North America to get my Masters of Arts at Columbia International University.
During the last few years, my focus has been in coming alongside and helping others flourish in all aspects of life and ministry: to be a Barnabas to Pauls and a Jonathan to Davids. In order to do this better, in 2016 I received training and eventually was certified as an associate coach (ACC) with ICF (International Coach Federation) through Creative Results Management.
My desire is to see people flourish in all areas of life, especially in their ministry and relationships. My greatest passion is to see people deepen their relationship with God which is the foundation for everything else. Enter Spiritual Direction. After a few years of experiencing deeper intimacy and growth with Jesus though the help of a spiritual director, I was invited to prayerfully consider being trained as a spiritual director. In many ways, this opportunity is what God has been leading me to, all throughout my life: to come alongside people in their walk with Jesus. So as a result I received and completed a two year spiritual direction training through Leadership Transformations’ Selah Certificate Program [https://www.leadershiptransformations.org/selah.htm](https://gemission.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7c3aff15c0d645ce484e3798d&id=215d753afa&e=6464f6d6b0)
And here I am. To come alongside others as they learn to discern God’s voice and work.
I live seven months in
Now, you might have some question about spiritual direction. I would be surprised if you didn’t. I certainly did when I was asked whether I wanted to receive spiritual direction. The following are to help answer some of your questions.
**What is a spiritual direction session like?**
In short, a spiritual director helps the believer become aware of, understand and respond to God’s work, presence and Word in his life. Though the spiritual director does touch on the directee’s past, the focus is on his experience of God’s presence and work in the present. The desire is to grow deeper in intimacy with God and in Christ-likeness.
**Is the spiritual director directive in his approach?**
Actually, no. His approach is more like host or even better a co-host, creating space and being present while God reveals His own heart as well as the heart of the person being hosted. As the directee shares, the spiritual director prays, asks open questions, makes observations from listening, in order to help the directee take notice of what God might be doing or saying.
**How much do you charge for this service?**
I consider this ministry not as a professional service but rather a personal ministry to be given as a gift. Therefore, I don’t set a certain amount for the ministry session. I ask you to prayerfully consider what you might give as a donation to our ministry. If you can contribute whatever amount through Greater Europe Mission, I would be grateful. However, if you cannot give at this time, that is totally fine! We will meet anyway. God is more than faithful to provide.
Contact
Phone: (204) 972-0190
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