Grafted Life Ministries

Danica Childs

Pasadena, CA, United States

Henri Nouwen describes hospitality as, “...primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend…Hospitality...

About Me

Henri Nouwen describes hospitality as, “...primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend…Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place.” I approach spiritual direction as a form of hospitality, a place to help you open up your heart and soul to the hospitality of God. My desire is not to change you, but to listen with you for the Holy Spirit’s invitations and promptings for greater intimacy, connection, healing, and well being. One of my favorite quotes is by Zora Neale Hurston, “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” I think that quote beautifully captures the work of the Holy Spirit in direction. The Spirit woos your soul to come out of hiding and into the truth of who you are before a God who lavishly loves you.

Some tidbits about my life: I’ve been married since 2000 and have two daughters, one of whom has special needs, both of whom I homeschool (one of the most exhausting, but fulfilling joys of my life). I consider myself an amateur naturalist in that I love all things related to nature, enjoy exploring the great outdoors, and then journaling my nature surprises. Need to name a cloud formation or local bird? Then, I’m your gal! I’m an early 20th Century British literature lover and an all around Anglophile. Additionally, I love to putter with various art techniques/mediums to create work that only a mother could love. And I do believe that laughter is the best medicine.

I received my MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in 2005 and my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute of Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary in 2015. My husband is an artist, my sister is a writer, and other family members are in the entertainment industry. Thus, I have a heart for creatives as well as for parents (especially those with atypical /neurodivergent children), and women.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Specialties

Works with...

Women

creatives

parents of children with special needs

Daniel Christian

Claremont, CA, United States

At OakHaven Ministries, we desire to care for the carers--to come alongside those who find themselves constantly giving out and rarely...

About Me

At OakHaven Ministries, we desire to care for the carers--to come alongside those who find themselves constantly giving out and rarely receiving. With over 25 years of pastoral experience, in local churches and on the college campus, God has given me opportunity to minister to a broad spectrum of individuals and situations. And as a father to an adult daughter with special needs, I know how valuable it is to have someone come alongside and care for my own weary soul.
My training in spiritual direction is through the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology.

Contact

Phone: 909-437-9228

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

students

caregivers of disabled persons

Rachel Chu

La Mirada, CA, United States

I love that spiritual direction is a safe place to come as you are, not who you think you should be...

About Me

I love that spiritual direction is a safe place to come as you are, not who you think you should be. It’s a space to be your real self in the presence of a real God, who loves you deeply. I welcome the honest questions, fears, and doubts that come with our unique journeys.

I have a big heart for the Church and those seeking to grow deeper in their life with Christ. I have ministry experience working with youth, worship leaders, college students, and young adults. I love walking alongside people over a long period of time and seeing God’s faithfulness.

I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology in 2022. Currently, I serve as a Staff Spiritual Director at Biola University.

For a bit more context, I am a fourth-generation Japanese and Chinese American, born and raised in southern California. I have been married since July 2022. In my free time, I enjoy sleeping in, walking through nature, and playing Pokemon GO with my husband.

Contact

Phone: 310-977-7728

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...

youth

college students

seminary students

young adults

ministry leaders

worship leaders

Expertise in...

creativity

music

grief

anxiety

dark night

dreams

relational struggles

burn out

rule of life

asian american church

silence

solitude

Jodi Chung

Naperville, IL, United States

Hello! My calling into spiritual direction began at a low point in my life. I was discerning a job change, feeling...

About Me

Hello! My calling into spiritual direction began at a low point in my life. I was discerning a job change, feeling overwhelmed with life and struggling with my own limitations. God not only helped me through that dark time with the help of a spiritual director, He inspired me to become a spiritual director to help others as I’ve been helped (2 Corinthians 1:3-7). With that said, I am convinced spiritual direction is for everyone; it’s a necessary part of our Christian discipleship. You don’t have to be at a low point in your life as we are all in need of prayerful companionship, whether we recognize it or not!

Spiritual Direction is help given by one Christian to another that enables him/her to pay attention to God’s personal communication, respond in ways that deepen intimacy with God and to live out the consequences of that relationship in this world. It is prayerful companionship, hospitable space - grounded in grace and rooted in trust. In a world of chaos, we offer contemplative tools that help us notice, listen and discern the presence and movements of God. Since the focus is not on advice, problem-solving or goal-setting, we exercise restraint with our personal views, providing a wide open space for you to meet with God and invite the Holy Spirit’s work within. Spiritual direction is a way of life. The Lord desires to be with us in season and out.

You will make known to me the path of life, you will fill me with joy in your presence… Psalm 16:11

Jodi Chung graduated with a BS in Neurobiology from The University of Kansas, an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is a certified Spiritual Director through Selah. Since 2006 she has served in youth and adult ministries at West Houston Chinese Church and Parkway United Methodist. She currently serves at Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church in the Chicago area and an organization for women called Refuge for Strength (https://www.refugeforstrength.com). She is a conference speaker, spiritual director, podcast guest on multiple podcasts, and the mother of three adopted children from Henan, China. She has been married to Michael for over 15 years and currently resides in Naperville, IL with their kids and extended family. Jodi is particularly passionate about developing listening groups in churches, teaching others the art and discipline of listening to God on behalf of one another in community.

Contact

Phone: 281-224-9206

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Paul Clark

Dayton, OH, United States

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

About Me

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

Contact

Phone: 937-434-8627

Website: www.formedforlife.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors or church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

students

married couples

business professionals

Expertise in...

contemplative direction

trinitarian

Lectio Divina

rule of life

Sheila Clark

Schaumburg, IL, United States

These days, we live in a world filled with noise, unrest, busyness and fear. The days can be so long, filled...

About Me

These days, we live in a world filled with noise, unrest, busyness and fear. The days can be so long, filled with hectic schedules, responsibility and uncertainty, leaving many feeling exhausted, anxious and angry. And yet, the years flit away quickly, always plugged in yet leaving us seemingly disconnected from God, others and ourselves. This daily life has a way of distracting us and we don’t always know how to detach and hear the voice of God calling us the Beloved. Instead, we become consumed with other voices that try to tell us who we are. Henri Nouwen says that we mistakenly believe that we are what we have, we are what we do, or we are what others say about us.

Here, through spiritual direction, I hope, you will find a safe place to land – to unplug, to disconnect from the busyness, to detach from the activity, for just a moment. This is a time to tune into the Voice that created us into being and calls each of us beloved.

Crisis hit my life nearly 10 years ago. Although I had been walking with Jesus for nearly 30 years, my life with God became dry and my faith rhythms were no longer sustaining me. I knew the “right” theology, and the “right” Scripture passages. I knew a lot about God. And yet, my heart and my life were far from reflecting and living the knowledge I carried in my head. But God, in His infinite kindness, led me on a journey of spiritual formation and spiritual direction that grounded me in His love and in His Presence. During this time of crisis, spiritual direction, listening groups, the Ignatian Exercises, contemplative prayer and the Enneagram became anchors that nurtured my hungry soul and led me into the reality of God’s care and nearness to me. I experienced listening and being listened to in a new way – as a love that sees without judgment or carrying agendas of fixing. I began to recognize God’s activity and invitations in my own life. It was then that God awakened the desire within me to offer this same gift of listening and unconditional love to others.

My training includes a Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Supervision certificate from TLC (Transformational Listening Center), an Advanced Spiritual Formation certificate from Moody Bible Institute and certification as an Integral Coach. I specialize in the Enneagram as a powerful tool of self-knowledge as well as the Ignatian Exercises, contemplative prayer practices and spiritual exercises. I have also worked as a Financial Controller for a small business for the past 10 years, a space where God often invites me to bring my contemplative practices into action.

My home is a hub of activity and creativity, a welcome respite for our family, which includes 6 children, 4 married, 8 grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. As a 1 on the Enneagram, I’ve learned the importance of engaging my creative side and do so by reading, cooking and baking from scratch, learning new things, quiet contemplation, taking long walks in nature and engaging in sustainable living practices for my family. I look forward to getting to know you!

Contact

Phone: 847-772-9219

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Adults

business professionals

teens

children

Expertise in...

Ignatian Exercises

Enneagram

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

Visio Divina

Spiritual Direction Supervision

Kate Cogswell

Lafayette, IN, United States

I love to encourage others, to help people pay attention to God’s activity and invitations in the midst of their lives...

About Me

I love to encourage others, to help people pay attention to God’s activity and invitations in the midst of their lives, and to see people connect to God in meaningful ways.

Initially pursuing Spiritual Direction training for my own growth and personal spiritual journey, I discovered a way to companion others and listen in deeper ways that “fits” my heart for people.

My experiences of God’s faithful provision, strength – and, yes, even joy – in times of loss, in ministry, and through life with a chronic illness have fueled my passion to help others notice and name God’s presence and activity in their lives.

I received my Spiritual Direction training with Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction led by David Nixon and have been practicing Spiritual Direction since 2012. I am the Director of Women’s Ministries and Spiritual Formation at my church and a trained Stephen Minister. I am also a recommended facilitator for oneLife Maps (www.onelifemaps.com) - their Listen to My Life portfolio is a life-mapping tool to help you recognize and respond to God in your story.

My husband Todd and I have been married for 30 years, and we have two daughters, a son-in-law/love, and one granddaughter. We currently live in Lafayette, IN.

Contact

Phone: 765-404-7824

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

Candice Cohlmia Unger

Flower Mound, TX, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

Contact

Email:

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...

church leaders

women

seminary students

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

silent retreats

sexuality

spiritual disciplines

women's spirituality

Valerie Colacchia

Sacramento, CA, United States

I grew up in Southern California and, after accepting Christ as my savior in high school, received a bachelors of art...

About Me

I grew up in Southern California and, after accepting Christ as my savior in high school, received a bachelors of art in Human Development, with a minor in psychology, from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1991. I was heavily involved with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship group there, where I met my college sweetheart! We married shortly after graduating and lived in Sacramento for 32 years. We now reside in Burlington, NC. My husband is a mechanical engineer, and, after working as a preschool teacher for several years, I became a stay-at-home mom and then homeschooled my three sons from preschool through 12th grade. All three of my children had special needs – Asperger’s Syndrome, stuttering and delayed learning, and auditory processing and sensory issues. Dealing with their issues involved many years of prayer, hard work, and specialized teaching and therapies, but all 3 of my sons have now graduated college and are each living out their individual callings in elementary school teaching, youth ministry and philosophy/writing. I have seen the incredible power of God to bring about deep transformation and redeem the years of pain, struggle, and heartache!

When my youngest son graduated, I experienced a new calling into the spiritual disciplines, and from that, into spiritual direction. As I received spiritual direction, I became drawn to this amazingly narrow, but incredibly deep ministry of companioning a fellow believer along their unique journey with God. I participated in Leadership Transformations Inc’s two year Selah training program in contemplative spiritual direction and graduated in May, 2021.

I have a strong passion for building connections, intimacy and self-awareness between people, and between people and God. I love meeting one-on-one with someone and searching with them for what God is up to in their lives. I feel my calling is to listen well, pray deeply, suggest observations, ask questions, and offer opportunities into silence and awareness of what the Holy Spirit is doing. I also have a deep interest in apologetics and worldview and have received a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and taught a worldview/apologetics course to high-schoolers for 10 years. I have also gained much from personal study into attachment theory and how it impacts marriage, as well as into different types of personality testing (Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Strengthfinder, etc.). Please contact me if you feel like my set of interests, experiences, and life struggles might serve to help you in your own journey with God.

Contact

Phone: 19169690958

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

Expertise in...

homeschooling

parenting of special needs children

worldview/apologetics

Philip Cole, CSD

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada

Hi, as I have been journeying with a variety of directees over the past few years it has been a joy...

About Me

Hi, as I have been journeying with a variety of directees over the past few years it has been a joy to watch God do amazing transformational work in their lives. If you are interested in experiencing the power of God transform you into the person He has created you to be and are willing to take the time to be intentional about developing some new spiritual practices in your life, then I would encourage you to invite a spiritual director to walk with you on your journey with God. I would love to connect with you on Goolge Meets or Facetime.

I am a Certified Spiritual Director with CCPC Global and I am also on the board with Tyndale Association of Spiritual Directors. In the fall of 2022 I developed a curriculum titled "Navigating My Spiritual Journey" for who desire to take their relationship with God to a new level. This curriculum is available on my website.

My specialty is in working with church leaders. As a former pastor, I have a heart for the challenges that face those in leadership today. I can also assist you through the process of introducing spiritual transformation to your congregation.

I have a wife, Carol, and 2 grown-up daughters who are now married. I have also written 2 books, which can be found on Amazon. My latest book is titled "Love Redeemed" and it takes a Spiritual formation look at the Song of Songs as well as providing some practical insights for couples.

Contact

Phone: (519) 788-2536

Website: https://www.solidrootsministries.com/index.html

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

seminary students

church members

Expertise in...

leadership development

church transformation

spiritual growth

soul care for pastors

soul care for church leaders.

Celyce Comiskey

Moreno Valley, CA, United States

It brings deep joy for me to come alongside others as they seek to grow in their relationship with God. I...

About Me

It brings deep joy for me to come alongside others as they seek to grow in their relationship with God. I continually marvel at how the Holy Spirit works uniquely with each person as they seek to discover His presence and care, in the midst of their life story. I received my training in spiritual direction through the MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care program at the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary.

We all need companions on the spiritual journey, and I consider it a privilege to walk with others in this form of soul care. After years of missions and pastoral ministry with my husband, I have a special place in my heart for those in full time ministry, missionaries, and also for those in the healthcare professions (I hold an RN license though I am not now practicing). I am currently serving as a staff spiritual director at Talbot Seminary and am also available for direction online or at my home in Moreno Valley, CA.

My husband and I spent 11 years serving as church planters in Ecuador, with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. We worked with college students, women, and small group ministry leaders. My heart was forever changed by the beautiful people we served. We returned to Southern California in 2001 and planted a church in Moreno Valley, CA, where we continued to minister until 2018, while we also traveled extensively training and mentoring pastors and leaders in developing small group ministries in the church. We are currently serving in a Spanish speaking congregation, in Lynwood, CA, helping launch their small group ministry. It has been a great blessing to be back in Spanish ministries.

My husband and I have been married for 32 years and are appreciating the season of the empty nest. We have 3 lovely, adult daughters, 2 grandsons and a 3rd on the way! I love playing with my grandsons, family gatherings, enjoying coffee with a friend, spending time with God in the beauty of nature, and reading a good book.

Contact

Phone: 951-807-6908

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

Ministry workers

pastor's family

missionaries

students

healthcare workers

Julie Commander

Auburn, AL, United States

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

About Me

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

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

Contact

Phone: 334.704.8188

Website: www.holdingspaceministries.org

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

lay persons

pastors

ministry leaders

chronically or terminally ill

Patricia Conneen

Bend, OR, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Amy Consoli

Roswell, GA, United States

I delight in walking alongside others in their desire to deeply know and feel known by God. I've been a leader...

About Me

I delight in walking alongside others in their desire to deeply know and feel known by God. I've been a leader in transformational discipleship ministries for over 17 years. My transformational journey of healing and deeper intimacy with God led me to pursue Spiritual Direction. I completed my training in Spiritual Direction at The School of Sustainable Faith, and am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA.

I offer individual Spiritual Direction through the Agape Center for Spiritual Formation in Roswell, GA both in-person and virtually. I have a heart for contemplative community, and also serve as a speaker, group facilitator, and Silent Retreat Spiritual Director for Deepwater Women and Wellspring Group ministries. I live in Roswell, GA with my husband, Rob, where we attend Fellowship Bible Church.

Contact

Website: https://www.theagapecenter.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Jillene Cook

Redondo Beach, CA, United States

My heart is for you to be heard and held in whatever season you are currently walking in, as that is...

About Me

My heart is for you to be heard and held in whatever season you are currently walking in, as that is how Jesus is responding to you. Whether this is a time of heartache or a time of celebration, or a time of feeling lost, I know there is nuance to being understood and prayerfully perceiving what God may be up to in your life. I hope to be a place for you where that nuance is valued and held with care.

I believe transformation comes as we learn how kind God truly is and how loved we are by Christ. It comes as we learn how the Spirit is speaking in our lives in both the ordinary and extraordinary and we can walk in more freedom, love, and truth. It is while we shed the micro and macro lies that come up in everyday life circumstances that we get to see the beauty of the reality of our maker and the intimacy we have with Him and feel liberated to understand and be obedient to His will for our lives.

Background:
I gained my master’s from the Institute of Spiritual Formation at Biola University. Jesus miraculously healed so many areas of my heart during this time and I attribute the tool of Spiritual Direction to be a huge part of that journey; my hope is to allow for that same healing space for you. I've been in professional ministry for 9+ years as a Youth Pastor and Worship Leader. I'm particularly passionate about college students, as well as teaching on prayer to all ages. Prior to this training, I lived in NYC attending The New School University as a dance and choreography major. I'm very passionate about the arts, music, visual art, poetry, theater etc., and have found artistic expression to be a profound tool to connect with God. My husband is a professional dancer and cajon player and we love getting to do artistic projects together. My family are all Christians and involved in the arts or ministry professionally. We are very close and daily sharpen each other to walk in righteousness. We are committed to powerful and loving communication and strive to be an example of this and to lead others into doing family well, especially healing through trauma and brokenness. Wherever in life you’ve experienced hurt, whether be it broken dreams, church hurt, or pain within your family, I promise God can heal the deepest wounds... I've seen it!

Extra Resources:
If you are interested in some prayer projects or my newest book, please visit www.JilleneACook.com
If you are interested in doing personal 2-day silent retreats, I am available to help design a retreat with or for you.

Contact

Phone: 310-919-0141 (work cell)

Website: www.JilleneACook.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or Text

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

women

married couples

youth

students

artists

worship leaders

pastor's

pastor's family

Expertise in...

Hearing God's voice in daily life (Ignatian)

Creativity

Women's Spirituality and Communication

Direction & Obedience

Bruce Cooke

Cambridge, MA, United States

I am originally from South Africa, lived for a while in the UK, and have now been in the States since...

About Me

I am originally from South Africa, lived for a while in the UK, and have now been in the States since 1998. I live in Boston with my wife and 3 daughters and have worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship since 2002.

It has been a challenging and surprising journey to follow God as He has led me around the world, and over the last few years as He has led me more deeply into my own inner world. This journey has impacted my work with InterVarsity as I now provide spiritual formation for staff in New England. I deeply enjoy walking with others on their own spiritual journeys and noticing where our Father is present.

I graduated from the University of Cape Town (BA), Covenant Seminary (MDiv), and Selah Certificate in Spiritual Direction.

Contact

Phone: 302-897-5077

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Donna Cooper

Covina, CA, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

women of all ages

Stacey Cooper

Denver, CO, United States

The spiritual journey can be both exciting and confusing! In some seasons, we feel close to God—resting in His love, learning...

About Me

The spiritual journey can be both exciting and confusing! In some seasons, we feel close to God—resting in His love, learning, growing, and enjoying Him. In other season, we experience disillusion, confusion, or discouragement—with God, Christianity, the Church, or the faith we’ve held. Spiritual Direction is for you, whichever season you find yourself in! In Spiritual Direction, we simply desire more of God, and we gather to listen for His voice and invitations together. We seek Him—whether our hearts are filled with love or lament. Coming to Him is faith either way!

Stacey is passionate about holding space for people to gain greater insight into themselves, their relationships, and the Holy Spirit’s invitations through Spiritual Direction and Enneagram Coaching. To find out more, visit ohtosee.com.

Stacey has been offering Spiritual Direction since 2014, when she graduated with her Masters in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary. She has taught as an Adjunct Faculty in the same program for several years and currently oversees Denver Seminary's Spiritual Direction Certiﬁcate program. Stacey is also available for Spiritual Direction Supervision.

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Website: Ohtosee.com

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Prefer Contact By: Email

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In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

spiritual directors

students

couples

business professionals

marginalized

those struggling with the Church and/or faith

burned out leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Enneagram

Critical Journey Model

dark night

lament

deconstruction

Lectio Divina

Examen

discernment

vocation/calling

imagination

creativity

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