Grafted Life Ministries

Owen Brock

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Trained through Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio, I have been offering direction since 2008. I am also...

About Me

Trained through Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio, I have been offering direction since 2008. I am also an instructor for the school, training others for the important work of caring for souls.

I became acquainted with spiritual direction many years ago out of a deep need to make sense of my own spiritual life. After years of attending to my inner life I began to notice that my spiritual life would go in cycles with a diminishing experience of intimacy with God. Even while continuing with familiar rhythms and practices, this pattern repeated itself for a number of years until eventually there was no sense of God at all. Nothing. As you can imagine, this was not a great topic to bring up at church.

I eventually found myself sitting across from a spiritual director. I told him about my “faith crisis”. He asked me to describe my spiritual life and practices, and after listening, he suggested that rather than looking at my current spiritual experience as a problem that needed to be solved, what if it was an invitation? That was when I first noticed the tears streaming down my face. He encouraged me that I was seeking authenticity and integrity—I was searching for the truth.

For years now, I have been offering for others what that kind soul offered to me that day. I have come to believe that our understanding of the spiritual life must evolve as we discover what faithfulness looks like for each new season of life.

I am a grateful husband, father and grandfather. Together with my wife Sandie, we been a part of the urban, community-oriented Vineyard Central church in Cincinnati for over two decades, serving as house church leaders, pastoral council members, and mentoring elders. For over forty-five years we have been a part of transformative community-oriented expressions of God’s kingdom, both domestically and internationally.

We love a great adventure spending time in the Pacific Northwest hiking and kayaking or traveling and serving internationally in such places such as Africa, Nepal, Ireland and Haiti.

Contact

Phone: 513.253.5683

Website: antiphio.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...

all

Expertise in...

spiritual companionship

group direction

spiritual practices

seasons of faith

Sandra Brock

Cincinnati, OH USA , OH, United States

Trained as a spiritual director, through Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction, I enjoy helping others notice God's presence in their...

About Me

Trained as a spiritual director, through Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction, I enjoy helping others notice God's presence in their everyday life. Caring for the “whole” person; body, soul and spirit has been a part of my work for many decades.

It is a privilege to companion others on the journey of knowing God and knowing themselves. Seeing people overcome the barriers to becoming their best and true selves is pure joy. Yet, often, our journey also exposes unresolved areas that need deep healing. I am not afraid to go with you to dark places trusting in God's love, healing and redemption. Personal transformation results in people experiencing freedom and being equipped to carry out their heart's longings!

My sessions may integrate healing prayer and body awareness as it is needed, addressing the full circle of Body, Soul & Spirit.

I am a grateful wife, mother and grandmother. Together with my husband Owen, we have been a part of the urban, community-oriented Vineyard Central church in Cincinnati, OH for over two decades, serving as house church leaders, pastoral council members, and mentors. For over forty-five years we have been a part of transformative community-oriented expressions of God’s kingdom, both domestically and internationally. We are in Victoria, BC during the summers and offer direction during that time as well.

I love a great adventure spending time in the Pacific Northwest hiking and kayaking or traveling and serving internationally. I love a good conversation, the outdoors, watching the birds, as well as music, beauty and all of the arts.

Contact

Phone: 513.253.5681

Website: http://antiphio.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...

Women

Men

Church & Ministry leaders

Young Adults

Second half of Life

Expertise in...

Spiritual companionship

Listening/healing prayer

Body awareness

Emotional Trauma

Abusive Trauma

Church Trauma

Karen Brown

Clemmons, NC, United States

My earliest adult years were devoted to discipling and mentoring in Evangelical traditions throughout North Carolina. I personally longed for a...

About Me

My earliest adult years were devoted to discipling and mentoring in Evangelical traditions throughout North Carolina. I personally longed for a vibrant, authentic relationship with the Trinity that began with my understanding of the goodness of God and my identity as a beloved daughter. My concept of God, however, has not always remained as clear and defined through the more challenging seasons of life.

In 2015 I entered a two-year Spiritual Formation program that introduced me to Contemplative practices and Spiritual disciplines that created the space and structure to explore a different vocabulary and awareness of the Trinity in my past, present and future. I found peace and comfort and renewed energy in the practice of Spiritual Direction as a way of growing in my awareness of the movements of the Spirit in my life and the lives of others.

In the words of Thomas Merton, “A spiritual director is one who helps another to recognize and to follow the inspirations of grace in his life, in order to arrive at the end to which God is leading him.” While embracing the gift of spiritual direction in my own life, I sensed an invitation to explore the possibility of entering a formal Spiritual Direction training program. My desire, as a Spiritual Director, is to offer myself as a companion on your journey. One who holds your stories and hopes in a safe and sacred space as we listen together for the fresh voice of God.

Contact

Phone: 828-301-2220

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

Enneagram

Diane Bryant

Chippewa Falls, WI,

How then are we to live? The journey of this life is replete with questions, mysteries, sorrows, wonders, joys, pains and...

About Me

How then are we to live? The journey of this life is replete with questions, mysteries, sorrows, wonders, joys, pains and unknowns. To what must we bring attention so that we are able to receive life fully and flourish?

The practice of spiritual direction/soul shepherding broadened the landscape of my awareness of all that previously shaped me. In my fifth decade the contemplative life became an intent of my soul. Several faith streams influenced me along the the way including my Catholic upbringing, charismatic influences in college, evangelical focuses and ministry via avenues of my RN profession, faith community nursing, pastoral care and mentoring. My certification in spiritual direction, received via Christos Center in Lino Lakes, MN, further equipped me to join others in their path to know and be known.

In the gift of spiritual direction, as a prayerfully focused attentive listener, I join you in the sacred space the Spirit inhabits. Drawing upon practices of silence, prayer, Christ-centric imaginative immersion in the Gospels, the collective work of the Trinity, and intersection with God's creation, we together listen attentively for the Spirit to open the spaces within. In these holy moments I have witnessed the mother/father Love of God bring awareness and healing. This slow movement of God guides each one to
becoming fully all God intends.

Each day I am blessed to share life with my husband of many years, our adult children and our delightful nine grandchildren. I am an avid reader who also enjoys reflective writing and forming haiku poetry, cheesemaking, gardening, biking, camping, long solitary walks and encircling trees with my arms!

Contact

Phone: 715-944-8298

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...

Ministry leaders

individuals in seasons of grief

anxiety

facing transitional life situations

aging

Expertise in...

Rule of life; Celtic spirituality

grief

poetry as prayer

Kevin Buhler

Huntington Beach, CA, United States

I have been practicing spiritual direction since 2016, and completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School...

About Me

I have been practicing spiritual direction since 2016, and completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology.

I currently practice Spiritual Direction in the Orange County area. My background has been a Staff Director at Talbot Seminary, practicing individual and group spiritual direction with both undergraduate and graduate students. I am available to offer direction on a very limited basis during this season.

I have a heart for those desiring to know God at a deeper level, no matter how "rich" or "dry" a season they find themselves in. Being raised by a pastor and and having worked closely with nonprofit organizations and orphanages in Mexico for several years, I have a particular understanding and appreciation of the challenges of ministry life and cross-cultural ministry. I also have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working with business leaders in a formative way. I currently work in the technology field running a small IT consulting company.

My practice includes individual and group direction, working with male or female directees, other Spiritual Directors and Pastoral counselors, and I am able to design personalized retreats for individuals, groups, or organizational leadership.

I have experience with Celebrate Recovery and 12-step programs, which can enrich the growth of those struggling in particular areas. I seek to support those in ministry, leadership, business, those wrestling with deep questions in their faith, the grieving, and those simply wanting to grow spiritually with Jesus in the mundane. I also am trained in Ignatian Spirituality and can accompany people through the Ignatian exercises.

I have extensive firsthand experience with recovering from trauma and walking alongside those those suffering from trauma, and I seek to provide trauma-informed Spiritual Direction as well.

I spend my time connecting with family and deep-hearted friends, studying emerging technology, and marinating in books on spiritual growth, trauma, and psychology. My current research topics include: trauma, dissociation, anger, shame, grief, the Enneagram, sexuality, boundary work, meditation, and Centering Prayer.

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...

Pastors

Church Leaders

Students

Business Professionals

Missionaries

Minorities

Expertise in...

Ignation

Men's Spirituality

Grief

Sexuality

Enneagram

Myers-Briggs

Recovery

12 Steps

Ellen Burany

Charlotte, NC, United States

I am passionate about helping leaders walk with a kind of intimacy with God that impacts and transforms every aspect and...

About Me

I am passionate about helping leaders walk with a kind of intimacy with God that impacts and transforms every aspect and season of their lives and ministries. I currently serve Christian leaders around the world through Novo Mission's Empowering Leader's Division. I hold an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology and have been a practicing spiritual director since 2006.

Contact

Phone: 7147432282

Website: www.ellenburany.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Website or Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Christian Leaders

pastors

ministry leaders

missionary leaders

missionaries

Leaders' spouses

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Women's Spirituality

Men's Spirituality

Grief

Transition

Rhythms of Life & Ministry

Dark Night

Cross Cultural

Diana Burg

Anaheim, CA, United States

I have been trained by Talbot Seminary's Institute of Spiritual Formation. I have recently completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and...

About Me

I have been trained by Talbot Seminary's Institute of Spiritual Formation. I have recently completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. I have studied Psychology and International Leadership extensively. I grew up overseas in West Africa and have worked with TCKs, MKs, and various other clergy members. I currently work cross-culturally here in California. I work out of Biola University's Spiritual Formation Institute. Due to Covid all meetings are via Zoom, but that is subject to change pending CA's Covid Restrictions.

I specialize in listening prayer, lectio divina and reflective listening. I enjoy journeying with my directees through whatever they may be processing. I am an avid reader and student; always looking to grow in my areas of weakness. As someone who has experienced ups and downs I seek to continuously pursue healing and growth in various avenues in order to offer my directees my best self. I am part of a Missional/Evangelical Denomination and am currently employed by my church. You do not need to be part of my church or any church in order to meet with me for Spiritual Direction - my desire is to meet with you where you are at (spiritually) and join with you as you seek to hear from God.

Contact

Phone: 443-554-7908 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

French

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

youth

students

ministers

clergy

Expertise in...

third-culture

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

creativity

cross-cultural

dark night

imaginative prayer

inner healing prayer

listening prayer

Carol Burge

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

I became interested in spiritual direction for myself as I worked as a psychotherapist. I needed to increase my own level...

About Me

I became interested in spiritual direction for myself as I worked as a psychotherapist. I needed to increase my own level of self-care and I found the experience to be significant in reshaping my life in a positive way. I trusted my spiritual director and she helped me discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in me. My relationship with Jesus Christ became much more alive; my daily living more saturated with His presence. I began to notice and respond to the inner voice of God in new ways as I engaged in several spiritual practices. I have experienced the Ignation Exercises several times and am available to lead an individual or small group if they are interested in this.

The process of spiritual direction is a journey into clarity about God, yourself, your relationships and your work in the world. Spiritual gifts and God given passions are explored, a healing rhythm of life is built, your heart is touched with the deep, unconditional love of God. This naturally leads to transformation, healing and new ways of being in the world. As a spiritual director, I listen to you while also listening to God who is the true spiritual director. I often provide times of silence in sessions so we can pause and listen to God together.

When I retired from my work as a psychotherapist, I wanted to offer the experience of spiritual direction to others. I completed the two year program of Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in May of 2019. At the beginning of spiritual direction, I want the first session to be a time of exploration, a chance for you to see if we are a good fit as you respond to God's holy invitation to go deeper in your faith. Therefore, I do not charge for the first session.

Contact

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...

church leaders

psychotherapists

female seminary students

women of all ages who desire to deepen their faith walk

Expertise in...

Myers Briggs

Enneagram

Temperament and Spirituality

Centering Prayer

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

grief/trauma

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 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 25 years...

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 a third time immigrant, brings a different perspective to my direction practice. Transitions-of all kinds-is an area I am most personally knowledgeable in, particularly in the area of changing countries and roles.
I most frequently sit with people in leadership and Christian ministry, as well as third culture adults.
I am a mother to 3 millenials, and nana to a beautiful grand-daughter who currently resides in Hong Kong and S. Korea.
Very experienced at accompanying someone in the direction process via skype or facetime, but am willing to meet in person at your place of preferred spiritual direction. Willing to conduct a first time consultation by phone, but will require a visual in the direction process, initially.
Trained in Ignatian spirituality and discernment, over a 4 year course with a Jesuit University-Fairfield U., Connecticut,- and am currently journeying through the 19th annotation of the Ignatian Exercises.
My background is a Protestant one, very comfortable with all faith backgrounds, including those in a faith-exploration process, and very comfortable working in a cross-cultural setting.
I most frequently 'sum up' the spiritual direction process by describing it as 'mid-wifery for the soul.'

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.

Kenna Bynum

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, United States

Welcome to a safe haven of love and holiness for something profound. A place where religion, doctrine, and theology step aside...

About Me

Welcome to a safe haven of love and holiness for something profound. A place where religion, doctrine, and theology step aside for a supportive, compassionate, non-judgmental presence. Sometimes, what you truly need is a trusted companion, someone who stands with you on this spiritual journey, offering empathy and acceptance so you are able to explore and express your raw, unfiltered and uninhibited emotions about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the church, darkness, and religion.

If you're seeking a deeper connection with God, feeling spiritually stuck, or yearning for something more, know that I've been there too. With nearly three decades of experience in ministry and a specialized focus on Spiritual Direction and Soul Formation, I've been privileged to witness the transformative work of the Divine in a multitude of others.

My role is not about years of ministry experience or theological knowledge, for the profound work of Spiritual Direction is not measured by those standards. It's about a willingness, in humility, to be in the presence of the Divine, trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and holding that prayer-filled space for you.

With that, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, navigating your questions, doubts, and fears with an open heart. No judgment, just a shared journey towards God's love and fulfillment. Join me on this path of spiritual rejuvenation and growth.

In a world filled with pain, I've known hurt, trauma, and rejection, just like many do. But through faith and Spiritual Direction, I've discovered the incredible healing power of God's boundless love. My deepest longing is for you to experience that same profound connection with Christ.

Together, we'll explore this spiritual voyage, allowing the work of God to guide us on this BeLoved Journey.

Contact

Phone: (310)650-4037

Website: www.BelovedJourney.net

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

married

singles

business professionals

parents

mothers

women

ministry leaders

entertainment

ill

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

Ignatian

Lectio Davina

Contemplative Prayer

creativity

art

grief

music

retreat

Kym Byrd

Milton, GA, United States

I would be honored to walk for a bit with you on your spiritual journey. I am a playful contemplative. I...

About Me

I would be honored to walk for a bit with you on your spiritual journey. I am a playful contemplative. I enjoy using traditional Spiritual Direction exercises like Lectio Divina, Guided Meditation and Silence. I also love helping Directees see God in fun and unexpected ways. I share God using art, film, horse connection, Enneagram and nature. I work with women and couples. Helping those who have struggled with image of God, shame, perfectionism and codependency are some of my areas of expertise. I would describe my relationship with God as real, surprising at every turn, gently revealing and deep love beyond words.

Training and Education:
BS in Psychology from Louisiana State University
Certified Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith
Certified REEL Experiences Facilitator
Certified Enneagram Facilitator through Enneagram Institute of Atlanta

Contact

Phone: 678-571-4969

Website: www.thebyrdhouseministries.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: kymbyrd@thebyrdhouseministries.org

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Young mothers

Couples

Wives of high profile athletes

College Students

Expertise in...

Women's Spirituality

Lectio Divina

Group Direction

Clearness Commitee

Body-Spirit Connection

Enneagram

Art

Horse Connection

Nature

Jonathan Cagwin

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

I am a husband, father, and ministry staff within a campus ministry organization. I have served as a volunteer with YoungLife...

About Me

I am a husband, father, and ministry staff within a campus ministry organization. I have served as a volunteer with YoungLife and church youth ministries. For the past 16 years (as of 2022), I have been a campus ministry staff member serving first in an Anglican parish setting and currently as a Staff Care and Spiritual Director role while maintaining ministry with student athletes in a university setting.

I was training as a Spiritual Director through a program within our Anglican diocese in Pittsburgh, PA. I have walked with pastors/priests, ministry staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and business professionals.

I consider it an honor and a joy to walk with others as they wonder what God has been and is doing in their lives. In my practice, we listen for the movements of God through the Holy Spirit and Scriptures as we seek clarity, understanding, and the peace promised in the Word.

A few activities that bring life and joy to me include cycling, hiking, paddling, camping, and spending time with my family.

Contact

Phone: (717) 385-9206

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

Missionaries

College Students

Graduate Students

Professors

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Men's Spirituality

Hurt by Church

Life Coach

Transitions

Shaleen Camery-Hoggatt

Corona, CA, CA, 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 blood cancer. After four years of remission, I relapsed and have recently undergone the intense process of CAR T-cell Therapy with a partial positive response. 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. Most of my spiritual direction ministry is via video chat--Zoom or FaceTime, so even if you are not in Southern California, feel free to contact me to explore the possibilities.

My preparation includes completion of a three-year 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 emeritus, author and ordained minister--for 46 joyous years. Together we have raised and delight in three adult children, as well as welcoming their fabulous spouses and three 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
*facilitating experiences of reflective, contemplative prayer practices.

Contact

Phone: 9498580613

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...

Living with chronic or terminal illness and/or pain

Ignatian exercises

spiritual disciplines & reflective prayer practices

faith development

depression

Nelli Carlese

Flushing, Queens, NY, USA, NY, United States

Hi, I love offering spiritual direction, it is pure joy seeing upfront and personal the work of God in the lives...

About Me

Hi, I love offering spiritual direction, it is pure joy seeing upfront and personal the work of God in the lives of my directees. I have been practicing spiritual direction since 2015. I completed my program through Sustainable Faith, School of Spiritual Direction.
I work full time as a Trauma Focused Therapist with an LMSW at Valera Health. I received my masters in social work at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work.
I am also a mom of two young girls and a wife to a loving, supportive husband. I attend and serve as on the Elder Board at New Life Fellowship in Queens, NY.
I received spiritual direction for myself over 15 years through the Cenacle Sisters and have noticed the transformation it has done in my spiritual journey. I love practicing spiritual direction and believe God has gifted me to serve the Church this way.
I grew up in NYC from the age of 5, born in Bangladesh and into a family that followed Islam. I have seen the faith and sacrifice from my family and the discipline they carried through prayer. I love the ways my family has shaped me in living out a life of faith. I found Jesus as my Lord and Savior in my first year of undergrad when I entered my first church, New Life Fellowship in Queens NY. I felt the presence of God in that church and noticed a deep desire to be in that presence. I kept going to church, Sunday after Sunday and it's been over 20 years of attending. I appreciate the contemplative path the church brought which opened up the spiritual practices of centering prayer, lectin divine, prayer of examen, and eventually spiritual direction. Some of my mentors are Richard Rohr, James Finley, Pete Scazzero, Henri Nouwen, Ann Voskamp, Curt Thompson, Rich Villodas, and so many others.

Please email me if you are looking for a Spiritual Director and desire to go deeper in your relationship with God.

Contact

Phone: 6462091623

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

youth

students

professors

disabled persons

elderly

lay people

general public

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

trauma

grief

creativity

art

sexuality

body-spirit connection

cross-cultural

psychology

Myers-Briggs

rule of life

dark night of the soul

Benedictine

Enneagram

mindfulness

Christian meditation

centering prayer

Martha Carlough

Durham, NC, United States

“You brought me out into a spacious place; you rescued me because you delighted in me."" (Psalm 18:19) ""Give ear and...

About Me

“You brought me out into a spacious place; you rescued me because you delighted in me."" (Psalm 18:19)
""Give ear and come to me, hear me that your soul may live.” (Isaiah 55:3)
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (Mary Oliver, poet)

These three brief phrases form a useful framework for my understanding of spiritual formation and the practice of spiritual direction. God delights in each one of us, longs for fellowship with us, and wants us to live more fully into the callings and gifts He has for us. Spiritual direction is a deliberate relationship of listening to and walking with another as he/she seeks to know Christ and hear the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. It isn’t about giving advice or problem solving, but recognizing what God is already saying and doing in our lives. The one who directs should, in the most gracious and humble way, use their giftedness to point others to the fullness of God.

My personal journey of spiritual formation began in a church-going family and was deepened through InterVarsity in college and at Regent College in Vancouver, BC. I am a family physician (working part-time) and spent 9 years in Nepal so have a heart for missionaries and body/spirit connections. My training in spiritual direction is through the Sursum Corda program (Episcopal) and I have also studied under various Jesuits and at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario, including training in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. My approach to spiritual direction is largely Ignatian. I am a member and an elder at Blacknall Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina

Contact

Phone: 919-593-4610

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries; health care workers

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Julie Carlsen

Chicago, IL, United States

God's deep desire is to be with us, right where we are, before we fix or change the things we don't...

About Me

God's deep desire is to be with us, right where we are, before we fix or change the things we don't like or think we should have already done. So in Spiritual Direction, we listen. Your task is noticing with loving attention what you're thinking, feeling, hoping, worrying about, focusing on as you move through your days. And noticing with that same gentleness and loving attention how it is with you and God. Don't worry about expectations for yourself or judging your "performance". That noticing is at the heart of Spiritual Direction.

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 two young children.

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

Kathie Carlson

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Noticing God in everyday spaces has deepened my personal journey. Helping others experience God through Spiritual Direction & retreats brings great...

About Me

Noticing God in everyday spaces has deepened my personal journey. Helping others experience God through Spiritual Direction & retreats brings great joy.

"Alongside, helping others notice God", is my personal motto. I value the gift of receiving and offering Spiritual Direction and soul care retreats for individuals, our organization and church.

My husband and I have served internationally with One Challenge for 35+ years, 20 of which were based in Southern Africa. Currently I live in Colorado Springs where I invest in our 3 adult kids, their well-suited spouses, 6 grandchildren and friends.

Engaged in a spectrum of ministries over the years, I'm learning to listen to God's whisper and deepen my heart connection to his.

Contact

Phone: 7196497674

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Kathiec7@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Lyndie Carneal

Johns Creek, ,

Trained and practiced in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith. I find great joy in walking with others through their personal journeys...

About Me

Trained and practiced in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith. I find great joy in walking with others through their personal journeys and faith experiences. It is a privilege to provide a sacred space to listen and discover the deeper desires of the heart in our daily ordinary lives.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Susan Carson

Cincinnati OH, USA, OH, United States

A few things about me..... I'm wife, mom, and stepmom. I’m a certified Spiritual Director with the Sustainable Faith School of...

About Me

A few things about me.....

I'm wife, mom, and stepmom.

I’m a certified Spiritual Director with the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and a student in the Masters of Theology program at St. Stephens University with Dean Bradley Jersak.

I am forever grateful to my high school physics teacher Bob Kitson. He told me about Jesus.

Most of my growing and becoming has come through unlearning. I'm certain of less and sure of more.

These days, I call myself a contemplative charismatic, someone who values life in Spirit and embraces practices across time and tradition.

I believe God heals body, soul, and spirit--in a moment and over time. This, mostly, is my charismatic part.

I'm an INFJ and Enneagram 4. Please don't hold it against me.

Over 30 years, I've listened and prayed with hundreds of people on their healing journeys. I love to create safe, sacred spaces and facilitate transformational encounters with Jesus.

I'm founder and director of Roots&Branches Network, a citywide listening and healing prayer ministry in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I have the honor of speaking to, equipping and mentoring groups and individuals on a regular basis.

I am rescued daily by grace.

I'm host of the rooted (IN).ten.tionally podcast, a blogger, and author of rooted (IN): Thriving in Connection with God, Yourself, and Others.

I've been a content contributor for organizations including Clarion Journal for Religion, Peace and Justice; She Leads Church; Global Leadership Network; Fall Creek Abbey; Gravity Leadership Podcast; Heart to Heart Season of Joy 2022; Impact Nations Podcast and YouVersion.

You can find my full bio and resources at susancarson.net. I'm available for sessions by zoom and in person, and love to work with groups as well.

Contact

Phone: 5136071772

Website: www.susancarson.net

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...

Church and ministry leaders

pastors

spiritual directors

anyone at any stage of their spiritual journey

regardless of background

anyone recovering from shame or trauma

Expertise in...

Ignatian

spiritual practices

Church trauma

contemplative healing

imaginative prayer

centering prayer

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