Grafted Life Ministries

Becky Magnuson

Lititz, PA, United States

My passion is to companion with others on their journey to a deepening love relationship with the triune God. Just as...

About Me

My passion is to companion with others on their journey to a deepening love relationship with the triune God. Just as I have found a deep peace as Abba’s beloved child through contemplative spiritual direction, I also desire to come alongside others as they discover His personal offer of overflowing hope (Romans 15:13).

I first encountered contemplative practices over 25 years ago. God’s Presence and guidance through the contemplative life have provided a firm foundation to my roles in the corporate world, in ministry, and as a wife to my husband Dave.

I have been in vocational ministry since 2000, living and serving internationally in a variety of roles and settings. Now based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I offer spiritual direction to cross-cultural workers around the world as well as to the local Christian community.

I hold a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Selah (Leadership Transformations). My academic training includes an MA in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Formation and a Doctor of Ministry in Member Care, both from Columbia International University. I began my professional career as an optometrist before being called to serve overseas as an international public health and development consultant.

I am not currently taking any new directees, as my schedule is filled. I'm happy to help you connect with other spiritual directors I know.

Contact

Email: overflowinghope11@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

women

men

singles

couples

cross-cultural workers

church leaders

persons with disabilities

college students

professionals

Expertise in...

contemplative practices

Lectio Divina

grief & loss

creativity

cross-cultural

member care

spiritual formation

Heather Makowicz

Malvern, PA, United States

Hello, and I'm glad you are here! Thank you for stopping by. I warmly invite you to learn a little about...

About Me

Hello, and I'm glad you are here! Thank you for stopping by. I warmly invite you to learn a little about me:

Being in Spiritual Direction for over 20 years has been one of the most transformative experiences in my life, both with my relationship with God as well as others. In 2011, together with my Spiritual Director and others close to me, I was led to discern a vocation as a Spiritual Director myself. In 2017, I completed my graduate Certification in Spiritual Direction through Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania. In 2021, I completed an additional Certificate from the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality. To extend and support growing spiritual directors, I was led to complete formation as a spiritual direction supervisor.

It has been a privilege to offer Spiritual Direction and Contemplative Retreats within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and extending to the Mid-North Atlantic Regions.

Later In 2017, with the support of many, I was blessed to have founded Peak Encounter Ministries, a non-profit, Christian organization under the approval of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Beginning with radical hospitality, we offer outdoor adventure and contemplative retreats integrating Scripture, prayer, and fellowship in the beauty of God's creation. Since we began, the Lord has led amazingly talented and generous leaders to answer the call to serve on our team! So far, we have held over 45 retreats, positively impacting over 350 young adults. The ministry looks forward to continued growth and aims to be a point of engagement, connecting or reconnecting retreatants back to Christ within their local Christian communities in a real, relational, and relevant way.

My formalized training includes the following:
B.S. Clinical Psychology, Towson University, Maryland
M.S.W. Clinical Concentration, Norfolk State University, Virginia
C.S.D. Spiritual Direction, Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania
C.S.D. The Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Denver, Colorado
L.C.S.W. trauma-informed practicing clinical counselor & EMDR-Trained Therapist
Trained in inner healing models such as Unbound, Heart-Sync Ministries, Alpha, and Christian Healing Ministries

I have been joyfully married for 31 years and am blessed to be a mother of three young adults, the oldest of whom has multiple special needs. Through the years, I have witnessed great physical and emotional healing within my family, community, and myself. Both from formation as a Clinical Social Worker and a Christian Spiritual Director, I tend to bring both the spiritual and psycho-social lenses to the individuals/small groups I serve. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I consider it a deep privilege to accompany others wherever they are, offering a sacred space of deep listening, discernment, healing, and greater freedom with our Living God.

Contact

Phone: 4849199808

Website: https://www.heathermakowicz.com

Email: allowinggodtocomeclose@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...

women

caregivers of special needs children & adults

young adult women

clergy

church leadership

Expertise in...

Spiritual growth

psychologically-informed spiritual direction

recovery

life transitions

discernment

Ignatian Spirituality including & The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation)

Jen Manglos

Seattle, WA, United States

Welcome Friend, my name is Jen Manglos. There are many ways I could describe myself, but I like to start with...

About Me

Welcome Friend, my name is Jen Manglos. There are many ways I could describe myself, but I like to start with the truest part - I am God’s beloved. And as a spiritual director, supervisor, pastor, and writer, I delight in helping others discover their own belovedness in God.

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Theological Seminary in May 2010. During my time there I received training in spiritual direction and discovered the profound gift of creating space for another to be listened to and to notice God’s invitations in life. I currently offer individual and group direction, as well as individual and group supervision and pilgrimage coaching, and am available to speak at retreats and conferences. Embodiment, hospitality, and storytelling characterize my approach, as well as pilgrimage, having completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain in 2018. I am available to meet in-person in Seattle or online.

I formerly coordinated retreats for Saddleback Church’s Rancho Capistrano property before moving to Seattle, Washington in 2019 for a pastoral role with Bethany Community Church (finished role in 2021). One day, I hope to open my own retreat house to care for pastors and church leaders, inviting them into “unforced rhythms of grace” with God. Athanasius says, "The Risen Christ makes life a perpetual feast," and I thoroughly enjoy this feast of a life through steaming cups of coffee, walks and hikes through the PNW, sharing meals with dear friends, and discovering new films, books, musicals, and podcasts. Cheers!

Contact

Phone: 714-606-1527

Website: www.jenmanglos.com

Email: jenmanglos@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...

Pastors

single women

people experiencing deconstruction

Expertise in...

Art and creativity

narrative work

women's spirituality

embodiment

pilgrimage

rule of life

enneagram

David Manuel

Long Beach, CA, United States

Hi, I am David Manuel! I live in Long Beach and work as a Spiritual Director at Biola University. What I...

About Me

Hi, I am David Manuel! I live in Long Beach and work as a Spiritual Director at Biola University. What I love most about spiritual direction is listening to and journeying alongside others as they share their vulnerable and personal walks with Christ. It is a huge gift and privilege to see God's wondrous love and faithfulness revealed in each spiritual direction meeting.

Contact

Phone: (657) 342-0076

Email: david.a.manuel@biola.edu

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...

students

youth

church leaders

military

pastors

church burnout

Expertise in...

Individual

group

Susan Marks

Charlottesville, VA, United States

What a privilege it is to enter sacred space to seek God on behalf of another soul! God has used the...

About Me

What a privilege it is to enter sacred space to seek God on behalf of another soul! God has used the ministry of spiritual direction to tune my heart to His very real and loving Presence. My prayer is that those whom I companion will likewise experience God’s Presence and love, discern God’s invitations and be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk into their calling. I received my training in spiritual direction through Leadership Transformations' Selah Program.
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you.” Ephesians 1:18a

Contact

Email: scass.marks@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

Those longing to to have a deeper relationship with God

Les Martin

Knoxville, TN, United States

I am an ordained Anglican priest and former missionary lecturer. A graduate of the Sursum Corda Spiritual Director's Training Program, I...

About Me

I am an ordained Anglican priest and former missionary lecturer. A graduate of the Sursum Corda Spiritual Director's Training Program, I have been active in Spiritual Direction for 25 years. My belief about direction is that it should involve a patient and attentive listening to three things: God's Word and activity, the Great Tradition of the Church, and the unique story and context of a person’s life. Although I am passionately ecumenical, my personal commitments are to a Liturgical/Sacramental worldview and Christocentrism, with a decidedly Benedictine emphasis.

I have a particular passion for helping people with developing a Rule of Life and a workable set of spiritual practices. In addition, I have interest and training in helping those in Recovery, doing "4th and 5th Step" work, and engaging with those who don't always "fit" in traditional church life: those experiencing trauma, guilt, shame or struggling with issues of faith deconstruction and atheism. Given my life experience, I also have a lot of experience helping people on the mission field and those in all stages of ordained ministry discernment and preparation.

Contact

Phone: (865) 396-2164

Email: rev.dr.martin@protonmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

missionaries

academics

the terminally ill

people in recovery

alcoholics

grief

shame and guilt work

Expertise in...

Benedictine

Lectio Divinia

Contremplative Prayer

trauma and grief

cross culture

third culture

missionary

psychology

compassionate inquiry

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

Rule of Life

Spritual Practices

recovery

alcoholism

Liturgical/Sacramental Worldview

Justine Martinez

San Francisco, CA, United States

I am a San Francisco-based spiritual director with a focus on how creative expression, storytelling, and body movement allows us to...

About Me

I am a San Francisco-based spiritual director with a focus on how creative expression, storytelling, and body movement allows us to be more present to God in our unfolding spiritual journey. I hold a Bachelors in Psychology, a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Nuos Formation, and have nearly two decades of experience in spiritual discipleship ministry.

Throughout years of ministry, I have learned to pay attention to the narrative of each person’s story, how that narrative has shaped their capacity for relationship with God, themselves, and others. Through the ministry of spiritual direction, I offer you a compassionate witness to your story and experience of God, as we practice listening and noticing God in your day-to-day experience.

Contact

Phone: 415-269-5491

Website: https://www.justinemartinez.com/

Email: info@justinemartinez.com

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Young adults

church or ministry leaders

missionaries

artists

Expertise in...

Creativity

art

trauma

body-spirit connection

women's spirituality

psychology

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

Beth Mason

Chicago, IL, United States

It is an honor for me to companion and hold space with others in their walk with God. Spiritual Direction is...

About Me

It is an honor for me to companion and hold space with others in their walk with God. Spiritual Direction is a sacred space to slow down, listen and perceive the workings and voice of God in one's life.

My journey with Spiritual Direction started 11 years ago when my mentor became a Spiritual Director and introduced me to the contemplative life style. I learned to slow down and pay more attention to the movings of the Holy Spirit at work in my life. I was hungry to meet with God in more intimate ways and was drawn to practicing silent retreats, sabbath rest, and spiritual direction.

Since I've been in full time urban ministry for over 17 years in Chicago I know how stress, demands, and crises of life can drain and overwhelm us. This is why I'm so passionate about creating space for others to tend to their soul and to learn the unhurried rhythms of grace that Christ offers us.

In particular I have a heart for those in missions or full time ministry to learn how to slow and listen to the voice of God. As well as those who have experienced loss or church hurt to be able to heal from their grief.

In my free time I love doing Zumba, eating different ethnic foods, and spending time playing outdoors with my husband.

Whether you would like to meet in-person or online I would love to be a listening presence as you walk in your own spiritual journey! I desire to create a safe space where people feel free to share what's on their hearts and minds as we discern where God is at work. I offer free consultations so feel free to reach out.

Contact

Email: bmasoncwm@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

clergy

missionaries

young adults

students

youth

those grieving

and in life transitions

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Silence & solitude

women's spirituality

silent or guided retreats

Rick Mastroianni

Laurel, MD, United States

My spiritual direction practice involves ushering people into the presence of the God who loves us and delights in us more...

About Me

My spiritual direction practice involves ushering people into the presence of the God who loves us and delights in us more than we can possibly fathom. I enjoy meeting people where they are and accompanying them on a journey to deeper intimacy with God and union with Jesus Christ. I received a certificate in spiritual direction from Larry Crabb's New Way School of Spiritual Direction in 2018. I'm among a group of spiritual directors with Coracle, a spiritual formation ministry based in the Washington, D.C. area. I also serve as an elder with Bethany Community Church, a non-denominational church my wife and I helped start in 1986, in Laurel, MD. My wife and I love to offer hospitality and spiritual care especially to weary leaders. We enjoy spending time with our son Andrew and his wife, Amy who live nearby.

Contact

Phone: 3019060015

Website: https://inthecoracle.org/spiritual-direction/

Email: rmastroianni@comcast.net

Prefer Contact By: Email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Donna Maukonen

Sanford, FL, United States

Welcome! My name is Donna Maukonen, and as a coach and spiritual director, I'm glad you've come here. My vision for...

About Me

Welcome! My name is Donna Maukonen, and as a coach and spiritual director, I'm glad you've come here. My vision for Living Selah is to provide services dedicated to the practice of soul companioning and coaching, supporting my clients to facilitate growth, thriving, healing, and wholeness.

I’m a graduate of the Audire program for spiritual direction and a member of ESDA.
I am a graduate of CRM’s Coaching Mastery Program and am pursuing ICF ACC credentials.
I attend a credally orthodox, non-denominational church.
I graduated from Ethnos360 Bible Institute.
I have a BA from the University of Central Florida (Interdisciplinary/Liberal Arts: Fine Art and Computer Programming, English Writing minor).
I am a curious creative who enjoys making art with things and words.
I write a blog at my website, Living Selah.
I'm passionate about helping people discover and live fully into their true selves.
I'm a personality geek who loves learning and talking about the MBTI, Enneagram, Strengths Finder and #alltheways of understanding the mystery of who we are.
I love creating photo/text graphics of quotes and scripture that I share on Instagram.

Contact

Phone: 407-302-8081

Website: https://www.livingselah.com/

Email: donna@livingselah.com

Prefer Contact By: Whichever you prefer!

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Specialties

Works with...

students

full time ministry

pastors

leaders

nones

missionaries

spiritually wounded

career transitioning

grieving

aging

Expertise in...

Contemplative practices

trauma

grief

discernment

creativity

art

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

dark night

life compass

writing

Jessica May

Miami, FL, United States

My experience has mostly been with college and graduate students at Biola University where I completed my Spiritual Direction training and...

About Me

My experience has mostly been with college and graduate students at Biola University where I completed my Spiritual Direction training and supervision at the Institute of Spiritual Formation in 2017. I've since moved to the Miami area and offer spiritual direction to ladies in leadership at much church and ready to take on more individual directees again in this season of my ministry (virtual or in person).

My desire is to walk alongside those who want to better understand the hard places they have found themselves in life or within their walks with Jesus. I have experience working in various kinds of church ministries outside of spiritual direction including hospitality, children's ministry, high school ministry and leading adult small groups. I have come to notice that in each ministry setting I've been drawn to hearing people's stories and understanding their journeys with God through the joyful and sorrowful times. It is an honor to be with people in their places of grief, sorrow and pain just as much as it is to walk alongside those who are in a lighter time of life or celebrating what God is doing.

I am very drawn to those "cradle Christians" or long time believers who have grown up in the church and are finding themselves having questions about their belief in God, maybe for the first time. I understand this to be a challenging place and spiritual direction offers a welcoming space for questions and strong emotions towards God. I really enjoy entering into those places with others.

Contact

Phone: 9492018180

Email: jessicamay.spiritualdirection@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...

college students

young married

working professionals

female leaders in church

Carol Mayberry

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

My longing is to grow in deeper intimacy with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and to walk alongside others, encouraging...

About Me

My longing is to grow in deeper intimacy with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and to walk alongside others, encouraging them to see how the Trinity is present in all of life. After retiring from a career in education, I completed my training for spiritual direction through Christos Center (in 2020). Since then I have been practicing spiritual direction. I am particularly passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and have offered The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in retreat, group and individual formats.

My husband Peter and I have been married since 1980 and have three grown children and ten grandchildren. Our broader family includes adopted children as well as a blended family. I enjoy learning, the arts, the outdoors and gathering small groups of people in creative ways that allow them to connect at deeper levels.

I welcome hearing from you so we can prayerfully discern if the Lord would have us journey with one another for this next season of your life.

Contact

Phone: 7199301883

Email: cdmayberry@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

Expertise in...

Ignatian Spirituality

Myers-Briggs

Listening healing prayer

Joy McAuley

Nashville TN, USA, TN, United States

Years ago while living in France, God used the Ignatian Exercises to transform my heart and life in ways I hadn’t...

About Me

Years ago while living in France, God used the Ignatian Exercises to transform my heart and life in ways I hadn’t realized were possible. With that transformation he also gave me a passion for walking alongside others in the journey of transformation. I completed my spiritual direction training, ISCAS, through a French organization, Compagnons de Route. After living in France for 17 years, our family moved to Nashville. Thanks to Zoom, I’m able to continue spiritual direction with people both in Europe and the United States. Please email me if you'd like to schedule a free introductory session.

Contact

Email: joynikemcauley@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Women

Couples

Moms

Missionaries

Pastor

Ministry Leaders

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Discernement

Cross-cultural

Life coach

Shelley McBride

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Friendship with Jesus is the greatest gift of my life, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey is another of...

About Me

Friendship with Jesus is the greatest gift of my life, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey is another of life’s great gifts, including practicing spiritual direction! Spiritual direction is a form of spiritual friendship or companionship. It is conversations between two folks, where we can seek the presence and work of God together. In direction, I seek to create a safe, sacred space for us to tell stories of God, His love, and life experiences. This often includes Scripture, prayer, silence, spiritual practices, and curiosity about God, and his work and presence in your life.

I’ve lived in Colorado for 20 years, a great place to enjoy hiking, biking, and creation beauty! I’m married to Charlie, and we love sharing life with our adult kids and 5 grandkids. We currently worship at an Anglican church, but have worshiped in many Christian traditions over the years. I serve as a spiritual director in different arenas: for individuals, groups, and with folks living on the margins of poverty in our city. I also accompany people through the Ignatian Exercises, a very unique and intimate year long journey with God.

I received a Certificate of Spiritual Direction from the Benet Hill Monastery in 2014, and completed training from the Larry Crabb School of Spiritual Direction later that year. I also grew greatly in the Renovare Institute, and have completed training for soul care with people on the margins, and in Ignatian spirituality. I meet for hour-long spiritual direction sessions in person and via Zoom or Facetime. Please contact me by email or phone if you would like to explore spiritual direction.

Contact

Phone: (719) 337-6666 (cell)

Email: shelleymcbride88@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email or phone

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

All those who seek to draw closer to God

including church and ministry leaders

missionaries

people who serve marginalized populations

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

contemplative prayer

enneagram

spiritual practices

and Ignatian Exercises

Eldon McBride

Surrey, BC, Canada

My journey toward the ministry of spiritual direction followed an unexpected path. I am a professional vocal accompanist, choir director, and...

About Me

My journey toward the ministry of spiritual direction followed an unexpected path. I am a professional vocal accompanist, choir director, and a former pastor of music ministries at Christian & Missionary Alliance churches in Toronto and Vancouver. While focusing my attention on music for over thirty years, I developed a growing passion for mentoring and discipleship ministries. God led me to explore these passions by participating in the discipleship program offered by Journey Canada. A few years later, I obtained a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Emmaus Formation Centre. I am now practicing my accompanist’s skills of concentrated listening and perceptivity by companioning with men who desire spiritual direction. As we meet together in the presence of the Holy Spirit, we seek to hear the voice of God and discern how He is at work in the directee’s life. My perspective is trinitarian and steadfastly Christ-centered, and I rely on the unified witness of scripture, church tradition, reason, and experience in my discernment process. My primary interest is focused on those who are impacted by LGBTQ issues, but I am willing to meet with anyone who desires to grow in his relationship with Jesus.

Contact

Email: eldonmcbride@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

men

pastors or church leaders

worship pastors

musicians

single men

Expertise in...

LGBTQ issues

sexuality

men's spirituality

music

creative arts

pastoral ministry

grief and loss

Bonnie McCulley

Phoenix, ,

You have the key to unlock the door to your heart and make your home within your soul. The soul has...

About Me

You have the key to unlock the door to your heart and make your home within your soul. The soul has the power to unlock the door to your purpose and plan for your life. The soul has the power to nourish itself and unlock areas of healing: emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically.
The soul is the truth of who you are. I am a Soul Illuminator with 30+ years experience in holistic care for the mind, body and spirit. As a chaplain in healthcare and hospice, a spiritual counselor and coach, and an integrative energy healer, I offer you a GUIDING LIGHT to awaken, enlighten and accelerate your soul’s healing and transformation. Radiate your light in new ways that will bring forth peace, gratitude, freedom and blessings in all aspects of your life. Embrace the Holy, and move into clarity, confidence and excitement about the next chapter in your life through the art of discernment. My expertise is in listening to the soul, throughout personal and professional life transitions – including times of illness, grief/loss, trauma/crisis, or the search for meaning and purpose. Also, in times of spiritual seeking, questioning and exploring life’s calling. Be the light.

Contact

Phone: 6028033345

Website: https://www.yoursacredpower.com

Email: bonnie@yoursacredpower.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...

adult men and women

illness

terminally ill

healing professionals

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Carmelite

Franciscan

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

trauma or grief

mind-body-spirit connection

spiritual wellness coach

dark night

Richard McDaniel

Olympia, WA, United States

In 2013 Rick retired from 20 years of pastoring and church planting. He discovered the art of Spiritual Direction and took...

About Me

In 2013 Rick retired from 20 years of pastoring and church planting. He discovered the art of Spiritual Direction and took a 2-year certificate program that he completed in 2015. Rick and his wife Chris were married for 50 years. Chris passed away in April 2020. Together they have two children and have 5 grandchildren. During Spiritual Director training Rick started on a personal contemplative life path. Practicing contemplative exercise and doing extensive inner work.

Rick’s two specialties in his Spiritual Direction practice are; 1. Helping others learn how to discern what God is doing in their life today. 2. Helping couples grow in their acceptance, appreciation, intimacy, and joy in their relationship with each other through the use of the enneagram. The first session is always complementary.

Contact

Phone: 3604613375

Website: calmwaters-sd.com

Email: calmwaters.sd@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Individuals

Couples

Groups

Expertise in...

The Enneagram for individuals and couples

Deneen McDonald

Brookhaven, PA, United States

My Story: My journey with God began 35 years ago as a young adult searching for purpose and significance. My encounter...

About Me

My Story:
My journey with God began 35 years ago as a young adult searching for purpose and significance. My encounter with Jesus during my college years changed my trajectory to a joy-filled life of hungering for more of Him. I finished my college education with an undergraduate degree in Biblical studies and youth ministry while serving at my local home church. A few years after graduating, I married my husband, Brian, and we began our family. God blessed us with three children who are now full-grown adults. Through the years, God has graciously given me many opportunities to serve and mentor women in spiritual formation. I’ve served on staff with multiple churches where I mentored, trained and lead congregants in various ministries. I currently serve as the Operations/U.S. Director in an international ministry that focuses on women’s spiritual growth. In 2023, I received my certificate in Spiritual Direction through Listening to Life, Kairos University, Sioux Falls, SD. My ministry experience includes discipleship, evangelism, teaching and leading groups, leadership development and missions.
It's a joy to invite others into a safe place to explore, engage and embrace their own spiritual journey with Jesus. With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we will walk together towards deeper discovery, wisdom, discernment, and encouragement. As you consider your next steps, I pray the Spirit will guide you to encounter the heart of God.

Contact

Phone: 610-876-4266

Email: deneen@crownofbeautyinternational.com

Prefer Contact By: email or text

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

young moms

young adults

singles and seniors

wives of ministry leaders

Expertise in...

Women's spirituality

spiritual disciplines

discernment

discipleship

spiritual formation

spiritual leadership

Sylvia McGuire

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Currently I'm not receiving new directees. I am a lover of beauty, as experienced in the various seasons of my life...

About Me

Currently I'm not receiving new directees.
I am a lover of beauty, as experienced in the various seasons of my life as a graphic artist, watercolor artist, musician, and all-around-“creative”. I enjoy cooking (especially with others!), fine dining, hiking, adventure and travel. I’ve been involved in ministry in eastern Asia and lived in Alaska, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. But most importantly, I am passionate about journeying alongside others in our mutual discovery of our Belovedness in the heart of God. The first time I received spiritual direction I didn’t even know there was such a thing, and I balked at the term “direction”. But I found it, more than any other prayer ministry or counseling I’d received in the past, to be respectful of my own heart’s ability to hear God. And thus began the great adventure!

I've just embarked on my 70's, and have been married to the love of my life for over half of those years. We raised our two children in Alaska, and enjoy six beautiful grand children. Now we live on the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, where we drink in plenty of sunshine! My husband and I love to practice hospitality in our home, and so the idea that there is a spacious hospitality offered to us in the presence of God is near to my heart. As such, I see spiritual direction as a holy invitation extended by God, inviting us to a spacious time and place in our hearts and souls.

I offer retreats, designed to be reflective and restful, in my home, on Zoom, or wherever in the world I’m invited. (I especially enjoy collaborating with other spiritual directors.) Some retreats are creative, playful, yet thoughtful.

I would consider it a sacred honor and privilege to journey along with you, wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Perhaps you have been experiencing a fresh hunger for God. Perhaps you are seeking discernment as you head into life-direction decisions, or you desire a spiritual companion to help you stay on track with God in the day-to-day stresses of life. Whatever your situation, choosing to enter into a relationship of spiritual direction can be life-giving.

I have completed a 2-year certificate program of spiritual direction through Leadership Transformations, Inc. SELAH. Completing this program has served to solidify the love I feel for this calling. I have also received certificates to coach the Enneagram and I offer the Ignatian Exercises, a 9-month "retreat in everyday life".

I am available to meet with you in person, or via Skype, FaceTime and Zoom. https://sylviamcguireblog.wordpress.com

Contact

Phone: (719) 272-1458

Website: https://sylviamcguireblog.wordpress.com

Email: aksylvia@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...

Everyone hungry for God

Creatives

Missionaries

Pastors and church leaders

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Ignatian Exercises

Creativity

Art

Enneagram

Spiritual Disciplines

Contemplative practices

Sarah McHale

Los Angeles, CA, United States

I was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and have lived in Los Angeles, CA for most of my adult life...

About Me

I was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and have lived in Los Angeles, CA for most of my adult life. I am a wife and mother to two teenage boys and have devoted the last 17 years to raising them. My eldest son is autistic and homeschooled and his way of moving in the world has deeply informed my spiritual journey. Yoga, meditation, therapy, centering prayer, silent retreats, collage, painting, beachcombing, and hiking are pathways that have further helped guide me in this journey. As a Spiritual Director, I seek to serve as a companion, offering another set of ears to listen for God’s moving in someone's heart and soul. I hope to walk with others in their spiritual journey as they seek the Holy mystery and yearn to live more deeply and meaningfully in the midst of the joys and sorrows encountered along the way. I will sometimes use creativity (collage, poetry, painting, art journaling) and movement to access what feels inaccessible or unknowable within us, seeking to hear what, where, and how the Holy Spirit is prompting.

I received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Washington (Seattle, Wa), studied Interior Design at UCLA Extension (Los Angeles, CA), studied Mindfulness with Mindful Schools, and completed Spiritual Direction training with Nuos Formation (San Francisco, CA).

Contact

Phone: 3233566135

Email: sarah@sarahmchale.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...

youth

parents

married couples

disabled persons

marginalized

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

grief

creativity

art

body-spirit connection

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