Grafted Life Ministries

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 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

Website: Re-claimed.org

Email: donnacooper2345@gmail.com

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.

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

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, Ohio, 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 cultivate a mindset of self-compassion so that you can internalize the compassion and kindness of God.

Seeing yourself as God sees you is directly correlated to seeing God accurately.

This is the God of Exodus 34:6 who announced himself as “compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
This is the God who looks exactly like Jesus who said, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…. I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:28-30).

A.W. Tozer was onto something when he said, “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. As I watched famine steal, kill, and destroy the lives around me, something else began to form - a painful cognitive dissonance of seeing injustice yet not being able to respond in a meaningful way. 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.

Early on I learned a secret! The spelling of my name held a special word: “Care.” And that I did, innocently assuming my name had been bestowed for a grand purpose: Care-y was called to care. And care I did! Helping my mother as she tended to wounds, dispensing aspirin and anti-malarial meds, and cuddling newborn babies as my mother comforted weeping mothers. 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.
This was the compassionate care I saw in my mother. This was the same I heard about in the stories of Jesus she told. I assumed he cared for my aching heart too, and I took him with me 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.

As I shared my story with others, I found that many people struggle to internalize God’s love. They believe God loves them, but do not experience that love. They know about God, but they don’t know God experientially. I wanted to find a way to help bridge this gap, which led me to seek out training in both Mindful Self-compassion with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer) and the Art of Spiritual Direction (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. By relating to ourselves with kindness and support, we are better outfitted for the transformative spiritual journey. We are loved into loving.

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

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

clergy

Brenda Darby

Gardena, CA, United States

I serve as a Deaconess for over ten years at Faithful Central Bible Church, Inglewood, Ca. and at one time headed...

About Me

I serve as a Deaconess for over ten years at Faithful Central Bible Church, Inglewood, Ca. and at one time headed the FCBC Mentoring Program for three years. My passion for the needs of men and women in the Body of Christ led me to enroll at Biola.

In 2010, I received my MA in Spiritual Formation Emphasis, and completed the Soul Care requirements in 2013 from Biola’s Talbot School of Theology. I provide not only Spiritual Direction for individuals and group but also design retreats. This assignment to ministry leaves me with a passion to bring Spiritual Formation and provide Spiritual Direction to the Christian church universal.

Since starting my educational journey at Biola, I continue to assist men and women of all ages and ethnicities with their spiritual journey. My on-going educational pursuit has taught me even more so the value of listening and being sensitive when engaging the hearts of God’s Beloved in a one-on-one or group setting. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, pocket billiards and bowling.

Contact

Phone: 310-429-8692

Email: brendarby1007@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

Kahryn Darjany

Long Beach, CA, United States

What is the Lord doing in my life? How am I responding? How can I become more in tune to God’s...

About Me

What is the Lord doing in my life? How am I responding? How can I become more in tune to God’s ongoing, loving presence in my life? I find great joy in the slow and gentle work of journeying together with directees in the process of exploring these questions and living into these realities.

I come to this ministry as a former public-school teacher, mother of 4, pastor’s wife, ministry leader and foster parent. I was raised in Central California, but have called Long Beach, California home for my entire adult life. I studied Human Development and received my teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach. My training in Spiritual Direction came from Biola University where I completed my MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology. I currently serve there in an adjunct faculty role and as a staff spiritual director.

I would be so honored to come alongside and witness with you what God is up to in your life. I offer one-on-one spiritual direction in person or via zoom.

Contact

Phone: (562) 335-2308

Email: kahryn.darjany@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Daniel Davis

Fort Worth, TX, United States

“You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in You.” (St. Augustine of...

About Me

“You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in You.” (St. Augustine of Hippo)

One thing I have learned throughout my life and in ministry is that true spiritual rest can be elusive. Often we find our hearts yearning for a moment and a place where we can encounter God and find holy rest for the soul. I understand spiritual direction as an opportunity to be a friend who holds that holy space open for encounter, discovery, and rest. This understanding is woven with diverse life experience and a commitment to provide care to other ministry leaders.

As a spiritual director, I draw upon my life experience to foster a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space. My spiritual journey includes both the Pentecostal and Anglican spiritual traditions. It also includes decades of experience in ministry leadership in various contexts. This diverse background has enriched my understanding of Christian faith and spiritual experience. I

In my spiritual direction practice, I integrate elements from both traditions, offering a holistic approach to spiritual guidance. I understand and appreciate the importance of both the dynamic, experiential aspects of faith and the contemplative, reflective dimensions. I draw from the Pentecostal tradition's emphasis on personal experience, the power of prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, I incorporate the contemplative practices, liturgical rhythms, and theological depth found within the Anglican tradition. This allows me to meet individuals wherever they are on their spiritual journeys, regardless of their specific denominational or spiritual backgrounds.

As a spiritual director, I offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals to explore their faith, regardless of their denominational affiliation. I honor the unique spiritual journeys of each person, helping them navigate their questions, doubts, and spiritual longings as we seek God together.

I have been married to my wife, Rhonda, since 2000. Together we have three sons and live in Fort Worth, Texas. I hold a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Truett Seminary at Baylor University. I look forward to meeting you!

Contact

Website: Https://www.spiritformedjourney.com

Email: daniel@spiritformedjourney.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

ministry leaders

church leaders

professors or academics

business professionals

married couples

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Ignatian

rule of life

dark night

contemplative practice

William (Bill) Daylong

Marion, IA, United States

A 45-year veteran of pastoral ministry, including 3 years as a US Army Chaplain, I am available for spiritual direction, using...

About Me

A 45-year veteran of pastoral ministry, including 3 years as a US Army Chaplain, I am available for spiritual direction, using a variety of approaches and incorporating classical Christian spiritual practices, along with learnings from spiritual formation practices of indigenous peoples (Native American and Celtic). I have been trained to accompany pilgrims through Ignatian retreats.
I meet directees face-to-face, through FaceTime, or utilizing Zoom conferencing.

Contact

Phone: 515-370-3509 (cell)

Email: wbdaylong@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email or cell phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors and church leaders

Pastor's families

students

academics

aging persons

military

terminally ill

and marginalized

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

men's spirituality

trauma and grief

music

body-spirit connection

recovery rule of life

dark night

Michelle Dayton

Martin, South Dakota, or mostly online via Zoom, since I live in a very small town, OH, United States

I began my journey with spiritual direction in 2010, when I began to meet with my first director. I was driving...

About Me

I began my journey with spiritual direction in 2010, when I began to meet with my first director. I was driving two hours to meet her, because what I was seeking was not available near where I live. I was subsequently trained through HCM International, in the School of Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction, and have been assisting in the training of spiritual directors since completing the program. Greater intimacy with the Living Christ has become possible for me, through the sacred space of direction, and my hope is to provide the same space for others to hear God's whispers of love for them. I am a wife, a mother, and an Episcopal Priest. Trained as an Emergency Physician, I had the privilege to serve many communities on medical missions prior to COVID. Spiritual direction is, from my perspective, coming alongside others and co-listening to God's invitations.
Since moving to South Dakota, all of my appointments are via Zoom.

Contact

Phone: (740)705-0070 (cell)

Email: msdaytonmd@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

missionaries

elderly

students

professionals

military

marginalized

terminally ill

pastor's family

Expertise in...

cross-cultural

trauma

Maryl De Milo

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

"Our heart is restless until it rests in You," Augustine. The journey into our soul can be tiring, and the road...

About Me

"Our heart is restless until it rests in You," Augustine.

The journey into our soul can be tiring, and the road through life is often rocky and painful. In spiritual direction, together we will explore where God is at work in your life, and learn how to open to Him, so that you may know Him more deeply and know yourself more truthfully. One of the best parts of direction is that you don't have to be alone in your process. I desire to create a safe space to have honest conversations with God about how you are experiencing life with God. I especially focus on feeling -with- God.

I have been practicing spiritual direction since the beginning of 2016 and have been formally trained at Talbot School of Theology in Spiritual Direction. 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 have a working knowledge of dreams and use imaginative prayer to grow spiritually.

I also am trained in Ignatian Spirituality and can accompany people through the exercises (19th annotation Journey with Jesus by Larry Warner)
I also offer spiritual formation coaching in a yearlong bi-monthly program, for more information check out my website: www.maryldemilo.com/coaching

I currently meet with directees at Biola's Center for Spiritual Renewal and at a private office in Costa Mesa, CA. I also serve as a Spiritual Director at The Haven Retreat Center in Orange, CA. https://thehavenoc.com/

Contact

Website: www.maryldemilo.com

Email: maryl@maryldemilo.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...

Pastors

Students

Academics

Business Professionals

Missionaries

Grief

Minorities

Aging

Parents

Singles

Expertise in...

Trauma or Grief

Cross-Cultural

Myers-Briggs/Enneagram

Dark Night

Ignatian Spirituality

12 Step

Entrepreneurs

Dreamwork

Work Transitions

Retreat Planning

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