Grafted Life Ministries

Kevin Conklin

Waxhaw, NC, United States

I have served as a Pastor in the local church since 1982 and since 2011 at Southbrook Church as the Care/Staff...

About Me

I have served as a Pastor in the local church since 1982 and since 2011 at Southbrook Church as the Care/Staff Pastor. I am so very happily married, have amazing adult kids and 6 grandkids. I am a Master Level Trainer for Stronger Families that serves Military and First Responder Couples. I love helping Christ followers find those deeper places with God that they long for, and to do my best to create a hospitable, safe and trusting space for you to experience deeper places of intimacy with God. I am trained through Selah in the contemplative model.

Contact

Phone: 7047701486

Website: https://calendly.com/kconklin/encouragement-counseling-spiritual-direction

Email: KevinSConklin@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

I love coming alongside people in vocational ministry

those stuck in the journey with God and those longing for more of God in their day to day living.

Expertise in...

I am trained in Symbis

Prepare Enrich and Pastoral Biblical Counseling.

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: pconneen@mac.com

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 have a heart for offering a quiet, safe space where others can reflect on their life and experiences with God...

About Me

I have a heart for offering a quiet, safe space where others can reflect on their life and experiences with God in the midst of joys, challenges, and questions. I believe God is revealing his heart to us in spiritual friendship. Since 2005, I’ve enjoyed being a transformational discipleship leader for several non-profits, encouraging and strengthening the staff and body in the local church. It’s been in this “slow work of God” that I was led to pursue Spiritual Direction. I completed my training in Spiritual Direction at The School of Sustainable Faith. I earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction from 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, and we attend Fellowship Bible Church.

Contact

Website: https://www.theagapecenter.org

Email: amy@theagapecenter.org

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 and moms, 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 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.
If you would like a facilitator for Group Spiritual Direction, I'm available as well.
If you would like to do pre-marital Spiritual direction, this is a great joy and specialty of mine as well.

Contact

Phone: 310-919-0141 (work cell)

Website: www.JilleneACook.com

Email: JilleneACook@gmail.com

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...

moms

engaged couples

college 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: abrucecooke@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

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.

Contact

Website: Ohtosee.com

Email: staceyjoycooper@gmail.com

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

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

Joshua Cooper

Topeka, KS, United States

Becoming a spiritual director has been the single-most transformative decision I've made in the past 10 years. Receiving spiritual direction has...

About Me

Becoming a spiritual director has been the single-most transformative decision I've made in the past 10 years. Receiving spiritual direction has been so life-giving to me. My friendship with Jesus has grown because I made a deicsion to regularly meet with a spiritual director. Because of this, I trained as a spiritual director with an organization called Soul Shepherding. I intentionally chose this certificate program for two reasons: 1) Because of Soul Shepherding's emphasis on bringing Christ-centered psychology into spiritual formation; and, 2) Because the founders of the program were personally mentored by Dallas and Jane Willard. Although I never knew Dallas Willard, his books and teachings have been very influential in my life and ministry. Participating in the Soul Shepherding Institutes showed me that God was not just giving me additional tools for helping people understand their friendship with Jesus, but I received a whole new paradigm for supporting others in their faith journey. It awakened within me a new way to minister to the growing needs within my church.

Before answering God's call to ordained ministry in The Wesleyan Church, I was a certified athletic trainer for a large sports medicine clinic. Currently I serve as the discipleship pastor in a mid-sized evangelical church where I oversee various ministries in spiritual formation, discipleship, small groups, church planting and multiplication, and staff development.

My wife, Jaclyn, and I have four children and six chickens. When I'm not cheering my kids on at their events I enjoy good coffee, conversation around fire pits, paddleboarding, hiking, and reading.

Contact

Phone: (785) 249-3036

Website: https://www.soulshepherding.org/associates/joshua-cooper/

Email: revjoshcooper@gmail.com

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 Planters

Church Leaders

Burned Out Christians

Spiritually Stuck

Expertise in...

Stages of Faith

Identity in Christ

Soul Care

Discipleship

Sabbath Rest

Burnout

Carrie Copley

Ames, IA, United States

My walk with Jesus has has been a journey with many ups and downs. Twenty years ago, my life fell apart...

About Me

My walk with Jesus has has been a journey with many ups and downs. Twenty years ago, my life fell apart, and I was angry at God! Here is the amazing thing, it was at that point, my lowest point, that my faith begin to grow! It’s a long story, but I’ll just say, Jesus showed up in my pain. It was through Jesus that I could release my hurt, pain and bitterness to Him. It didn’t happen overnight, but through that process I’ve learned the gift of giving and receiving forgiveness, which actually opens your heart in ways I never dreamed possible. Through my desire to grow as a follower of Jesus, I discovered spiritual direction and felt called to learn more about this ministry.

I received my certification as a spiritual director through the School of Spiritual Direction with Sustainable Faith in 2021. The program was an intensive two year program which was life changing. I am a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI) and ESDA. I follow their code of ethics in my practice, especially regard to confidentiality.

Contact

Phone: 5152914380

Website: https://loveyourlife2.com/spiritualdirection/

Email: carrie@loveyourlife2.com

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...

Pastor's family

business professionals and people who feel overwhelmed with the busyness of life

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

life leadership coach

Keirsey Temperament Assessment

Susan "CJ" Corsaro-Johnson

Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area , TX, United States

I delight in creating space for Holy Spirit and Directee to gather and linger and am continually humbled and grateful for...

About Me

I delight in creating space for Holy Spirit and Directee to gather and linger and am continually humbled and grateful for each and every opportunity to do so.
My ministry emphasis is women's spirituality; prayer as conversation with God; discovery of the sacred in the ordinary; the journey of grief; and end-of-life preparation and transition.
My experience includes Bible teacher and mentor, Chaplain, Support Group Facilitator (both Alzheimers and grief), retreat speaker and more.
I am a non-denominational, ordained minister and a certified spiritual director.
I can meet in person in some of the DFW area, or via Zoom or Google Meets.

Contact

Email: susanlouise62@protonmail.com

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...

the aging

those widowed/single/divorced

bereaved

terminally ill/chronically ill

ministry leaders/pastors and staff

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

grief

spirit/soul/body connection

prayer

sacred silence

the sacred in the midst of the ordinary

David Costillo

Redding, CA, United States

As co-founder of The Refuge Retreat Center, I provide spiritual care to lay leaders, missionaries and pastors through spiritual direction and...

About Me

As co-founder of The Refuge Retreat Center, I provide spiritual care to lay leaders, missionaries and pastors through spiritual direction and retreats. My passion is to see people grow in their walk with the Lord as they realize more of who they are now and see who the Lord wants them to be. I have been a spiritual director since 2006. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married since 2002, and we have two daughters, Ellie and Kate.

Contact

Phone: 530-255-4380

Website: www.refugeretreatcenter.org

Email: david at refugeretreatcenter dot org

Prefer Contact By: any

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

missionaries

lay leaders

college students

young adults

elderly

Expertise in...

Ignatian

family of origin issues

dark night

Lisa Craythorn

Westerville , OH, United States

Everyone has a story to tell but not everyone has someone to listen to them tell their story. My role as...

About Me

Everyone has a story to tell but not everyone has someone to listen to them tell their story. My role as a spiritual director is to help you share your sacred story in a safe and inviting space. Let me come alongside you and journey with you. Together we can explore the spiritual aspect of being human.

Contact

Phone: 6146539440

Website: emmausroadsd.com

Email: lisacraythorn@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: No preference.

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

afrikaans.

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

students

disables

elderly

marginalized

empty nesters

midlife

young married

singles

lonely.

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

creativity

music

art

cross-cultural

third culture

Myers-Briggs

dark night.

Cris Crisfield

Longmont, Colorado, CO, United States

I have been a pastor for 31 years, mainly in the area of pastoral care. I also served in Brazil for...

About Me

I have been a pastor for 31 years, mainly in the area of pastoral care. I also served in Brazil for 4 years, working with the poor and drug addicted. I have a Master of Divinity from Emmanuel Christian Seminary and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Spring Arbor University. I have been trained in Spiritual Direction through both Sustainable Faith and the CenterQuest School of Spiritual Direction. My desire in retirement from full-time church ministry is to help people connect in a deeper way with God through spiritual direction. Perhaps you have been a faithful church member your whole life, but your love for God has you longing for "something more." Or maybe your picture of God as you grew up left you unsure if God was for you or against you, and you both fear and desire a deeper connection with Him.

I meet people both in person and by video, so location isn't an issue. I will meet with you for a "getting to know" session where we can both discern if this could be a good match for you.

My approach is decidedly contemplative, offering a spacious place for you to listen to God and discover what He has for you in this season of life.

Contact

Phone: (303) 775-1834

Website: www.avonhallspiritualdirection.com

Email: ccrisfield@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email via the website

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

missionaries

singles

aging students

marginalized

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

grief

Eric Crisp

Marion, IN, United States

As an ordained minister and pastor of 20+ years, I've become convinced that slowing down to intentionally listen for God with...

About Me

As an ordained minister and pastor of 20+ years, I've become convinced that slowing down to intentionally listen for God with others on the spiritual journey is vital to our spiritual formation. Accepting the invitation to notice and discern with a spiritual director helps us to become more aware of God's presence throughout our days.
I was trained in the College Wesleyan Church Becoming a Spiritual Direction program and have a MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary. As a spiritual director, I am privileged to partner with people in creating space to listen for God with a contemplative approach.

Contact

Phone: 7652431164

Email: eric.crisp@collegewes.com

Prefer Contact By: eric.crisp@collegewes.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

people in recovery

business professionals

Expertise in...

ministry coaching

rule of life

Lectio Divina

Marsha Crockett

Port Orchard, WA, United States

"Our real journey in life is interior, it is a matter of growth, deepening, and an ever-greater surrender to the creative...

About Me

"Our real journey in life is interior, it is a matter of growth, deepening, and an ever-greater surrender to the creative action of love." ~Thomas Merton

My work as a spiritual director is to focus my attention on your spiritual experience and points of self-discovery, and to explore with you God's movement in your life. I will not try to analyze or fix you. Spiritual direction is a conversation of the heart directed by the Spirit of God. It uses all our human faculties (intuition, emotion, imagination, sense and intellect) to discern God's presence for you as you understand it. It's my deep honor and commitment to walk with you on this journey through deep listening and personal support. This creates a safe environment to openly and prayerfully explore Divine promptings and openings as you draw closer to God through conversation, listening, and prayer.

What do we talk about? Whatever is on your mind and in your heart. For instance, where are you experiencing transitions in your life? What is happening in your life that may separate you from living into deeper meaning? How is God present or absent in various facets of your life? Are you experiencing a change or shift that leaves you wondering about your faith and about how you know God? How does your prayer picture nurture intimacy with God? How does your church experience support your faith journey? What are the desires of your heart telling you?

I received my training and certification as a spiritual director from Christian Formation and Direction Ministries (CFDM) in Phoenix, AZ in 2013. You can easily contact me at my email or go directly to my website to schedule an appointment on-line. I look forward to welcoming you and listening with you on your faith journey.

Contact

Phone: 4803302557

Website: www.marshacrockett.org

Email: marshakcrockett@hotmail.com

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...

People in transition

ministry leaders

therapists

writers

business professionals

Expertise in...

Ignatian spiritual exercises

discerning calling

rule of life

spiritual practices/disciplines

creativity

identity

writing

journaling

Judy Crossman

Marion, IN and Englewood, Florida, IN, United States

The mystery of God's presence with each of us, is the hope that guides me as a spiritual director. I am...

About Me

The mystery of God's presence with each of us, is the hope that guides me as a spiritual director. I am an ordained pastor in The Wesleyan Church, with a current appointment as a professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling in the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. I was trained in Spiritual Direction from Evangelical Mennonite Seminary and SELAH. Both programs helped me value a contemplative approach to Spiritual Direction. I believe that God graciously reveals Himself to those who seek Him. It is my deep privilege to walk beside men and women who are hungry to know God more fully.

Contact

Phone: (765) 517-3888

Email: judyhcrossman@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

men

women

leaders

pastors

professors

students

professional

academics

Expertise in...

A broad approach to direction

based on directee's journey

Daniel Crowley

Riverside, CA, United States

I love walking with others as they grow to engage God in the everyday. I have a special place in my...

About Me

I love walking with others as they grow to engage God in the everyday. I have a special place in my heart for individuals who are willing to serve the church in any capacity. It's my joy to see God work in these individuals as they're being uniquely transformed to become like Jesus.

I've been on staff at Sandals Church since 2009. I serve as the church's Spiritual Formation Pastor. My primary responsibilities are to teach spiritual formation within our leadership development school, lead a team of people to create spiritual formation content, conversations and moments, and to offer regular spiritual direction to our campus pastors as well as other key church leaders. And of course, other duties as assigned, if you catch my drift.

In 1992 I married my high school sweetheart, Christina. We have three amazing adult children whom we enjoy spending time with. We are incredibly proud of them. My wife and I enjoy a balance of time between just the two of us and with friends whether we're at the beach, mountains, local wineries, or simply eating delicious food. I'm originally from San Diego, CA and with that carry the burden of being a Padres and Chargers fan (It's a burden because they just don't seem to win very much).

I received my training from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary at Biola University. Prior to being in full-time ministry I spent a couple of decades in sales and sales management.

Contact

Phone: (951) 237-7388

Email: danc@sandalschurch.com

Prefer Contact By: Email or Telephone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

spouses

missionaries

cross-cultural workers

graduate students

business professionals

Raul Cruz

Greeley, CO, United States

Raúl Cruz has been a spiritual director since receiving his spiritual direction certification and M.A. in Christian Formation and Soul Care...

About Me

Raúl Cruz has been a spiritual director since receiving his spiritual direction certification and M.A. in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary in 2017.

Raul served as a board member and retreat facilitator for over a decade with Genesis Project, a non-profit ministry offering soul care to pastors and church leaders. His gospel-centered approach to direction, along with his gifts in hospitality, shepherding, and discernment help him provide safe space to walk alongside directees as they seek to attend and respond to God’s presence and work in their lives.

Contact

Phone: 970-373-9113

Email: raulcruz01@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church planters

ministry leadership

youth

Expertise in...

contemplative spirituality

redemptive suffering

life discernment

identity

music

rule of life

dark night

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina.

Carey Cruz

Fullerton, CA, United States

“How we feel about ourselves is how we assume God feels about us,” said Brennan Manning. So how do you feel...

About Me

“How we feel about ourselves is how we assume God feels about us,” said Brennan Manning. So how do you feel about yourself? Could you use some help in showing up for yourself with more warmth, kindness, acceptance and compassionate support?
Hi! I’m Carey, a Spiritual Director and Mindful Self-Compassion Coach. I am passionate about helping you internalize the compassion and kindness of God by cultivating a mindset of self-compassion.
Seeing yourself as God sees you is directly correlated to seeing God accurately or, as A.W. Tozer says, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
Letting ourselves be loved by God may be some of the hardest yet most rewarding work we ever undertake. In fact, may I invite you to pause right now to take in the gaze of God who looks on you lovingly? Hear him saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) If you like, take the deepest breath you have taken yet today, and as you do allow God’s smile to fill you.
There. That may be all you need for now, and if so, please go into your day in the love and kindness of God. But if you’d like to know more about me keep reading.

A Bit About Me:
I was raised by missionary parents in Burkina Faso right below the Sahara Desert. My dad built our little house near a small village on a one-lane red dirt road which ran on for two hours before it reached the nearest city. I loved my home with the whirr of the windmill pumping water into our barrels. I loved the mud-walled village nearby with its rhythmic sounds of nighttime drums and daytime grain-pounding.
These were the days of no rain, no crops, no food for those of the small village. Children with distended bellies from starvation came to our door and I handed them slices of bread, knowing it was never enough. Never enough. A village of heartbreak and there was never enough. I wanted to compassionately care, yet who could feed a village? I was only a child. My heart ached and needed its own compassionate care and would continue to as I was sent to boarding school for first grade.
Boarding school held its own pain and I doubt I would have survived those years without my childhood belief that Jesus was actually with me, like an invisible imaginary friend who cared for, who stayed with, and who liked me. In the absence of physical parents, I developed a strong attachment with my heavenly parent, the Trinity.
Having experienced a loving attachment with God in my years growing up and then suddenly losing a sense of God’s presence at age forty-five, sent me into a tailspin and a season of spiritual bleakness. The years of caring for others as teacher, church leader, and community volunteer were taking their toll. Depletion, burnout, and compassion fatigue sent me into depression and therapy.
A Tender Voice, the Spirit of Jesus, led me out of this season through an unexpected path – one of learning a mindset of compassion, but this time towards myself. Learning to practice self-compassion healed inner injuries and allowed me to hear God’s compassionate voice.
In sharing my story with others, I found that many Christians struggle to internalize God’s love. They believe God loves them, but don’t experience it. My desire to bridge this gap, led me to training through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer) as well as the Art of Spiritual Direction through Loyola Marymount and the Sisters of St Joseph, Orange.
I am dedicated to helping others internalize this love from which nothing can ever separate - not even an inner critic! I do this through self-compassion coaching, spiritual direction, group spiritual direction, poetry nights, and morning compassion retreats.
If you would like to explore any of these opportunities, I would love to meet you!

Contact

Website: www.careycruz.com

Email: carey@careycruz.com

Prefer Contact By: email or through website contact button

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

All. Adult children of missionaries (MKs). Elderly. Victims of spirtual abuse.

Expertise in...

Mindful Self-Compassion. Third culture. MKs. Trained in Ignatian spirituality. Dark night. Victims of spiritual abuse.

Susan Currie

Hamilton, MA, United States

Offering, protecting, and nurturing attentive presence in which to listen to the presence and ways of our Triune God ~ what...

About Me

Offering, protecting, and nurturing attentive presence in which to listen to the presence and ways of our Triune God ~ what a graced ministry this is! It's a ministry and a grace that I've spent the past few decades enjoying, both in offering spiritual direction to individuals and in training others to do the same (through Leadership Transformations’ Selah Certificate Program in spiritual direction).

Over the years I've also offered retreat leadership and formation ministry to churches and parachurch ministries, including a co-curricular formation program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (where I received my theological training). I have a particular heart for clergy and other ministry leaders, and I serve as affiliated clergy in the Anglican Diocese in New England. I live in Hamilton Massachusetts with my dear husband Dave, and we are graced with three grown and delightfully married children. (MA in Theological Studies, Christian Ed concentration - GCTS; DMin with a Spiritual Formation focus - GCTS; Spiritual Direction training through CFDM Pacific Northwest.)

Contact

Phone: 978-468-1817

Website: http://www.leadershiptransformations.org/selah.htm

Email: sue@leadershiptransformations.org

Prefer Contact By: email

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Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

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Kevin Conklin

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Patricia Conneen

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Amy Consoli

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Jillene Cook

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Bruce Cooke

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Stacey Cooper

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Joshua Cooper

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Carrie Copley

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Susan "CJ" Corsaro-Johnson

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David Costillo

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Lisa Craythorn

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Cris Crisfield

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Eric Crisp

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Marsha Crockett

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