Grafted Life Ministries

Shaleen Camery-Hoggatt

Corona, CA, United States

Through my own experience of meeting with a Spiritual Director, God brought about a healing transformation that radically changed my life...

About Me

Through my own experience of meeting with a Spiritual Director, God brought about a healing transformation that radically changed my life and relationships, ending a decades-long battle with depression; so I know firsthand how the power of God can be experienced through a spiritual direction relationship. Despite being a lifelong Christian and church leader, the truth of being God’s Beloved only became a felt-experience in that context. I am grateful the Spirit continues to guide my journey of growth in becoming the person I was created to be, and gives me the privilege of witnessing and participating in this process in the lives of others as well.

I am also a grateful cancer survivor, having experienced a successful bone marrow transplant that resulted in remission from Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer. After four years of remission, I relapsed and have recently undergone the intense process of CAR T-cell Therapy with a partial positive response. This has given me an ongoing and personal understanding of the spiritual journey in the midst of pain, limitations, illness, loss, medical treatments and side effects. Whether or not these or depression are challenges for you, I would love to "listen together" to hear what the Spirit is speaking into your life and through your life and to see the ways God is at work around and through you to bring about redemption, healing, wholeness, and vitality. Most of my spiritual direction ministry is via video chat--Zoom or FaceTime, so even if you are not in Southern California, feel free to contact me to explore the possibilities.

My preparation includes completion of a three-year program in Spiritual Direction through Stillpoint Center for Christian Spirituality, participating in the 10-month Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation) through Sisters of St. Joseph in Orange, CA, and earning my BA and MA at Christian universities. My graduate studies included faith development transition and spiritual formation as major components.

I was raised in a pastor's home and have been married to the love of my life--a New Testament scholar, professor emeritus, author and ordained minister--for 46 joyous years. Together we have raised and delight in three adult children, as well as welcoming their fabulous spouses and three grandloves. I have worked in university residential life on both coasts, as well as serving as an elementary school teacher for 17 years; parenting, grand-parenting, and developmental transitions are areas of experience, study, and interest.

It is a blessing, calling, and privilege for me to serve as a Spiritual Director…
*meeting with individual students, academicians, seminarians, members of pastors' families, psychologists, ministers, artists and others seeking to be intentional about personal and spiritual growth.
*guiding small groups of directees, sacred companions, and spiritual directors,
*supervising interns in Spiritual Direction training programs,
*planning, facilitating, and speaking at retreats,
*teaching spiritual formation classes, workshops, and seminars
*facilitating experiences of reflective, contemplative prayer practices.

Contact

Phone: 9498580613

Email: shaleench@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Students

academicians

seminarians

pastors' families

persons in ordination process

pastors

persons who are terminally and/or chronically ill or dealing with chronic pain

faith transitions

anyone seeking to grow

Expertise in...

Living with chronic or terminal illness and/or pain

Ignatian exercises

spiritual disciplines & reflective prayer practices

faith development

depression

Nelli Carlese

Queens Boulevard, Woodside, NY, USA, NY, United States

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

About Me

Hi, I love offering spiritual direction, it is pure joy seeing upfront and personal the work of God in the lives of my directees. I have been practicing spiritual direction since 2015. I completed my program through Sustainable Faith, School of Spiritual Direction.
I work full time as a Trauma Focused Therapist with an LMSW at Valera Health. I received my masters in social work at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work.
I am also a mom of two young girls and a wife to a loving, supportive husband. I attend and serve on the Elder Board at New Life Fellowship in Queens, NY and serve as a mentor at New Life Fellowship School of Formation program.
I received spiritual direction for myself over 15 years and continue to do so through the Cenacle Sisters and have noticed the transformation it has done in my spiritual journey.

I grew up in NYC from the age of 5, born into a family that followed Islam. I have seen the faith and sacrifice from my family and the discipline they carried through prayer. I love the ways my family has shaped me in living out a life of faith. I found Jesus as my Lord and Savior in my first year of undergrad when I entered my first church, New Life Fellowship in Queens NY. I felt the presence of God in that church and noticed a deep desire to be in that presence. I kept going to church, Sunday after Sunday and it's been over 20 years of attending. I appreciate the contemplative path the church brought which opened up the spiritual practices of centering prayer, lectio divina, prayer of examen, and eventually spiritual direction. Some of my mentors are Richard Rohr, James Finley, Pete Scazzero, Henri Nouwen, Ann Voskamp, Curt Thompson, Rich Villodas, Terry Wardle and so many others.

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

Contact

Phone: 6462091623

Email: nellimiah@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: phone, text or email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

pastors

church leaders

pastor's family

missionaries

youth

students

professors

disabled persons

elderly

lay people

general public

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

women's spirituality

trauma

grief

creativity

art

sexuality

body-spirit connection

cross-cultural

psychology

Myers-Briggs

rule of life

dark night of the soul

Benedictine

Enneagram

mindfulness

Christian meditation

centering prayer

Martha Carlough

Durham, NC, United States

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

About Me

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

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

My personal journey of spiritual formation began in a church-going family and was deepened through InterVarsity in college and at Regent College in Vancouver, BC. I am a family physician (working part-time) and spent 9 years in Nepal so have a heart for missionaries and body/spirit connections. My training in spiritual direction is largely Ignatian (through Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario) and I am near completion of a Master of Arts in Theology from Loyola University in Chicago. I am a member and an elder at Blacknall Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina.

Contact

Phone: 919-593-4610

Email: marthacarlough@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries; health care workers

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Julie Carlsen

Chicago, IL, United States

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

About Me

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

What we are seeking together in Spiritual Direction is a direct experience between you and God. Although my presence, questions, silence, and input are important, the most vital part of direction is you hearing from and experiencing God directly.

My style as a director is focused on grace and gentleness. I've had one of my directees describe her time with me as "guided meditation," and another as a place to process - but my style adjusts to each person I sit with. Jesus’s words from Matthew 11 fit what I’ve experienced in Spiritual Direction:
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (msg)

I attend a Mennonite Church in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, where a majority of our members are foreign-born. I have been a part of an eclectic array of denominations and I value the strength and charism each brings to the body of Christ. I worked with refugees in the US for more than 13 years and I love cross cultural relationships. I studied Spiritual Direction at North Park Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Direction and have been offering Spiritual Direction since 2011. I am open to new direectees.

My husband and I have been married since 2008 and we have two young children.

Contact

Phone: 847-868-5792

Email: holy.listening.julie@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...

male

female

pastors

cross-cultural relationships

young adults

university students

seminary students

missionaries

singles

divorced

married

Spiritual Directors

Expertise in...

Enneagram

body-spirit connection

focusing prayer

cross-cultural

Myers-Briggs

dark night

grief work

infertility

loss

creativity

Lectio Divina

Ignatian Prayer

music

art

spiritual disciplines

doubt

Catherine Carlson

Port Orchard, WA, United States

Hello, and welcome! Spiritual Direction changed everything for me~ and now I am passionate about helping people deepen their faith by...

About Me

Hello, and welcome! Spiritual Direction changed everything for me~ and now I am passionate about helping people deepen their faith by nourishing their roots in Jesus and discovering their true identity as Beloved of GOD. It brings me deep joy to share about the transformative power of traditional contemplative spiritual practices in the life of the Believer because I have experienced it myself! Although Spiritual Direction is my first love, I am also trained as a Certified Pre-Marital Coach, Motions of the Soul Enneagram Coach, a Certified Strengths-Based Coach, and am pursuing a Master of Divinity through Kairos University with an emphasis on Spiritual Formation. I have spent years utilizing my experience as a busy, Mother of 11 to support and encourage fellow Foster and Adoptive families in their search to find peace and balance by offering educational opportunities and spiritual retreats. My journey as an Adoptive Mom has provided rich opportunities to learn about complex family structures, trauma, mental health issues, neurodivergence, addiction, and caring for people with life-altering illnesses~ and all the complexities that come with learning how to live, thrive and love well as we share our heart with people who face these types of struggles.
In my spare time, I love to garden, crochet, hang out with family, and I mean...give me any good book and I'm a happy camper!!!
"Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God's deepening Life in me." St. Ignatius of Loyola

Contact

Phone: 360-440-4261

Website: www.headway-coaching.com

Email: cathy@headway-coaching.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...

adoptive parents

mothers

parents

caregivers

families

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

life coach

enneagram

strengths finder

immanuel approach

lectio divina

contemplative prayer

immaginative prayer

life balance

Kathie Carlson

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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

About Me

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

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: 7196497674

Email: Kathiec7@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Kathiec7@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Lyndie Carneal

Johns Creek, ,

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

About Me

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

Contact

Email: lyndie@simplifyatlanta.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Susan Carson

Cincinnati OH, USA, OH, United States

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

About Me

A few things about me.....

I'm wife, mom, and stepmom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am rescued daily by grace.

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

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

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

Contact

Phone: 5136071772

Website: www.susancarson.net

Email: susan@susancarson.net

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church and ministry leaders

pastors

spiritual directors

anyone at any stage of their spiritual journey

regardless of background

anyone recovering from shame or trauma

Expertise in...

Ignatian

spiritual practices

Church trauma

contemplative healing

imaginative prayer

centering prayer

Shonda Carter

Lawton, ,

A spiritual director, teacher, minister, and innovative leader, Shonda was trained at Sustainable Faith, holds 2 Master's degree -MTS (Master of...

About Me

A spiritual director, teacher, minister, and innovative leader, Shonda was trained at Sustainable Faith, holds 2 Master's degree -MTS (Master of Theological Studies) and MA (Christian Spirituality & Formation) and is currently working on her Doctorate in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.
Shonda is a writer, director, and producer of award winning documentaries featuring the stories of some of the marginalized women in the Bible.
She absolutely loves helping women on their journey to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and for the sake of others.
She is married to her best friend, Kenneth, since 2003. Together they love and are loved by a blended family of five beautiful children and five amazing grandchildren. In her spare time, she uses her S.T.A.G.E (skills, talents, abilities, gifts, expertise) to create documentaries and perform her "Won" Woman Show.

Contact

Phone: 5807044086

Website: https://www.shondacarter.com/

Email: Shonda@needavisual.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

Church leaders

students

academics

military

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

creativity

life coach

spiritual formation

Marina Carter

Rockville Centre, NY, ,

It is a joy and a privilege to accompany men and women on their unique journeys of faith. Of course, the...

About Me

It is a joy and a privilege to accompany men and women on their unique journeys of faith. Of course, the real ‘director’ is God the Holy Spirit, who initiates and inspires an ever-deepening relationship with the Trinity. He is also the one that helps individuals develop a relationship with themselves and with others in their community. It is a beautiful thing to help people to dive deeper into prayer and draw closer to God in everyday life, and in the midst of difficulties, discover God’s care. It is a wonderous thing to see directees become aware of the sacred within the ordinary events of life and have them honestly share with God their feelings, doubts and questions. All within a safe, confidential space created in an atmosphere of prayer. It is a pleasure to see people become more like Christ and experience the fruits of the Spirit and move into a grace-full life of love and service.

I came to the US at an early age from El Salvador and I am fully bilingual in Spanish. I have been able provide spiritual direction to people from various countries who now live and minister in the U.S.

Contact

Phone: (516) 884-8718

Email: marina.e.r.carter@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Specialties

Works with...

Bilingual

Spanish speaking leaders and pastors

Expertise in...

Lectio Divina

Ignatian

Erik Carter

Loma Linda, CA, United States

Trained through Denver Seminary’s Spiritual Direction Certification Program in Colorado, I offer direction to both individuals and groups. While I’ve worked...

About Me

Trained through Denver Seminary’s Spiritual Direction Certification Program in Colorado, I offer direction to both individuals and groups. While I’ve worked as an ordained minister, chaplain, marriage and family therapist, and professor the thread of meaning woven through all of these jobs has been the joy of helping people experience how God can meet them in their deepest needs. I have a special place in my heart for those who care for others. Hence, I feel called to care for the caregiver.

In terms of how I understand the ministry of spiritual direction, I resonate very much with the words of Gordon T. Smith: “A Spiritual Director offers spiritual guidance and companionship to help make sense of our faith journey, interpret the significant markers along the way, and encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage.” This is precisely what I hope to offer my directees.

I would love to become better acquainted and accompany you along your spiritual journey. I currently meet clients online (via Facetime, Zoom, etc), and in person. As someone who enjoys being active and loves nature, I also offer direction while casually walking in a local park or trail. I'm generally available during business hours on weekdays, with some exceptions. Our first consultation is free.

Contact

Email: erikccarter@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: eMail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Karen Cartmell

Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles area, CA, United States

I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary. I love...

About Me

I graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot Seminary. I love meeting with those who are learning to live into the fullness of the abundant life in Christ. I have three married children and a wonderful husband of 39 years. My husband and I have been volunteer staff with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for more than 30 years. I give spiritual direction in Bakersfield, California, at Biola University/Talbot Seminary in the LA area, and to Christian workers in other countries by Zoom. I recently completed a 9 unit Certificate in Trauma from the Wheaton College Counseling and Mental Health program. I feel blessed to use my gifts and training as a spiritual director. The Lord be with you as you seek His presence.

Contact

Phone: 661-978-2799

Email: karen.cartmell@biola.edu

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Missionaries

Intercultural and Cross Cultural Communities

Pastors and Pastor Family Members

Women in Leadership

Professors and Students

Expertise in...

Women's Spirituality

Ignatian Spirituality

Missionary Stress and Care

Lectio Divina

Intercultural and Cross Cultural Communities

Retreat

Rule/Rhythm of Life

Family Issues

Third Culture

Grief

Trauma

Kathy Carwell

Lombard, IL, United States

I consider sharing in your journey of seeking a deeper relationship with God a privilege. It brings me immense joy to...

About Me

I consider sharing in your journey of seeking a deeper relationship with God a privilege. It brings me immense joy to witness the transforming power of the Holy Spirit when God is invited into the daily moments of our lives.

What ever you are seeking on your your spiritual journey, I can be fully present with you as you as we look to the Holy Spirit for direction. Together, we can explore cultivating a deeper connection with God

Being able to pray with you and for you in your journey as you notice God in big and small ways is a gift that I do not take for granted.

In 25 years of ministry experience, leading prayer groups and bible studies, I have met with women from all ages and types of backgrounds. God gave me a desire to serve in a new way through spiritual direction. He has used spiritual direction to bring clarity, hope, peace, and a deeper relationship with Him. Being able to notice where God is and what he is saying has been transforming in my life.

I completed my spiritual direction certification through Christos. I own a bookstore and I love to travel, play with my grandchildren, read and have people over to sit on my back deck.

Contact

Phone: 630-254-2034

Email: kathy.spiritualdirection@gmail.com

Prefer Contact By: Email or Cell

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries

youth

terminally ill

Expertise in...

women's spirituality

Lectio Divina

grief

cross-cultural

Beth Case

Houston, TX, United States

My practice of spiritual direction is founded upon God's promise to be Emmanuel - present with His people. I count on...

About Me

My practice of spiritual direction is founded upon God's promise to be Emmanuel - present with His people. I count on this promise in times of joy and of sorrow, of health and of hurt, of stability and of change.
In spiritual direction, I will companion you, and bear witness to God-at-work in the dailiness of life. We will together attend to God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And since I consider Scripture to be the very Word of God, I frequently utilize it in direction practice.
I have over a decade of ministry experience in the church. I am currently serving full-time in a church as an ordained minister.

Contact

Phone: 713.430.6994

Email: bthcs1222@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...

anyone eager to be attentive to God-at-work in their lives

seminary students

vocational ministers

lay ministers

ill and aging

Kevin Chan

La Mirada, CA, United States

Spiritual Formation, the slowest movement on Earth, is only labeled this way because there is an ample time invested in its...

About Me

Spiritual Formation, the slowest movement on Earth, is only labeled this way because there is an ample time invested in its practice and exploration. As a former spiritual director at Biola University, I run with the notion that God has already been working in the person's life before we begin our meetings. Our task is to explore events and come to discovery of what God has been doing in the midst of all our struggles, trials, and honest mistakes/effort. Being willing to go deep to explore our own past may provide us with some insight into what God is doing in our present circumstances. I partner with directees to identify what is going on in their lives and help discover what the Holy Spirit longs to reveal to the person about themselves and their walk with God. I choose the position of empowering the directee to more effectively tell their own stories as we begin to explore life with God.

As a trained diversity ambassador and missionary educator from Azusa Pacific University, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings helping international students discover truth about the Bible and the basic tenets of the Gospel message. 20 years in education has enabled me to develop a strong sense of self in teaching and has also alerted me to my own inner desire to help mentor others in order to become their better selves. I now have made it a personal goal to be a better listener to the thoughts, feelings, and attitudes of the heart in order to more properly understand someone's experience with God. This "tuning-in" has become a base position for helping others grow in their awareness of themselves with God.

As an Asian American, I have also had some exposure to exploring my own past to discover the way Honor/Shame has largely influenced and somewhat discolored my own image of who I was in Christ. With my own discovery about ways of being in my culture, I have found it helpful to focus on the love of God to determine a more balanced understanding of how I am accepted in Christ, and having this mindset helps me as I begin to help others who might have similar areas of trauma with guilt and shame. Although this is not my main ministerial duty in spiritual direction, I do hope to show sensitivity whenever I find this relevant to the directee's own story.
In the end, I serve to promote wellness in the way of exploring life honestly with God. As we begin, I pray that you may be led with courage to find the right spiritual director for you, and if I can serve that purpose, I hope that our paths would cross soon.

Blessings to you in your exploration of your life with God. Feel free to email me to let me know if you have any questions or would like to encounter God together in spiritual direction. Best, Kevin. Candidate, mDiv. in Spiritual Formation, Biola University

Contact

Phone: (626)848-3897

Email: kevin.chan@biola.edu

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...

individual males

or co-ed groups

Expertise in...

men's spirituality

trauma or grief

honor-shame dynamics

John Chandler

Queen Creek, AZ, United States

I offer spiritual direction from a Christian perspective with an emphasis on working with spiritual leaders in churches and faith based...

About Me

I offer spiritual direction from a Christian perspective with an emphasis on working with spiritual leaders in churches and faith based orgs.

I have over 25 years of varied ministry experiences -- I served the gamut from intern to lead pastor, from leading teams in a large church to working bi-vocationally in a new church plant, and both as a board member and a full-time employee in a non-profit. My heart is to walk alongside spiritual leaders in their journey, offering direction through my experience and understanding of the unique pressures they face.

Of course, I am glad to work with anyone, as I find spiritual direction to be valuable for growth, and experiencing the fullness of life that a good God offers.

I was trained through the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and have an MA in Christian Studies from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

I live on the desert edge of the Phoenix area with my family and a doodle.

Contact

Website: https://consortiodei.com

Email: john@consortiodei.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

Writers

Creatives

Church Leaders

Young Adults

Expertise in...

doubt and disappointment

calling and vocation

rule of life

enneagram

Ignatian examen

creative work

Christopher Chandler

Central Florida, FL, USA, FL, United States

Inviting and walking with others into the unforced rhythms of grace, is one of the remarkable gifts of Spiritual Direction that...

About Me

Inviting and walking with others into the unforced rhythms of grace, is one of the remarkable gifts of Spiritual Direction that I love. I believe it is such a privilege to accompany others into an unhurried space where they may hear God's voice, notice his nudges, and respond to God’s promptings in a way that ordinary life doesn't often allow us space to do. My passion is to walk with other Christians as they experience God in fresh life-giving ways. Sometimes this can be experienced in an office settings, other times on a walk through nature, and other times in places of retreat.

I received my theological education at Princeton Theological Seminary, Spiritual Direction at Selah through Leadership Transformations Inc. In Boston Mass., as well as through The School of Spiritual Direction by Larry Crabb at NewWay Ministries. I am also a certified CHAT Coach for congregations striving to become healthier.

During more 20 years of ministry I have served as Lead Pastor for two Presbyterian congregations, as an Assistant Pastor for Youth & Mission in Ireland, a Prison Chaplain in NJ, and Missionary in places such as Kazakhstan and Belfast Northern Ireland. Throughout my ministry I've led MISSIONAL groups to places such as Romania, Haiti, Jamaica, and Guatemala, and have spent extended time in Russia and Kazakhstan where I focused on evangelism, soulcare, and the care of those with special needs. My training in Spiritual direction has been a major influence in my life. Over the years, I've offered direction to university faculty, administration, pastors, elders, and to the terminal ill.

I currently live on the East Coast of Florida with my wife, Stacy who Pastor’s a local Presbyterian congregation, our three daughters on the verge of college, and son, Caleb who has Down Syndrome.

"Spiritual direction is the act of paying attention to God, calling attention to God, being attentive to God in a person or circumstances or situation.... It notices the Invisibilities in and beneath and around the Visibilities. It listens for the Silences between the spoken Sounds."
- EUGENE PETERSON

Contact

Phone: 386.299.2443

Website: https://spiritual-formatio.square.site

Email: spiritualformatio@gmail.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...

pastors or church leaders

missionaries

academics

disabled persons

aging persons

business professionals

military

terminally Ill

care givers

curious persons

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Dark night

trauma

recovery

life-coaching

curious persons

Christina Chang

Cerritos, CA, United States

My passion as a spiritual director is to accompany others on their journey with Christ through prayerful listening and discernment. I...

About Me

My passion as a spiritual director is to accompany others on their journey with Christ through prayerful listening and discernment. I have been providing spiritual direction since 2003. I graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary with a M.A. in cross cultural studies, and completed my training in Spiritual Direction at the Institute of Retreat/Spiritual Direction at the Archdiocese of L.A. Spirituality Center.

Having been in full time ministry for 13 years, I understand some of the unique spiritual dynamics in a Asian American church culture.

My husband and I have been married for 39 years and we have 3 adult children, one of them with special needs.

Contact

Phone: (562) 402-3040 home, (714) 746-6923 cell

Email: 1005chrissie@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...

church leaders

married couples

at-home moms

professionals

medical professionals

special needs- Autism.

Expertise in...

Asian americans

cross-cultural

inner healing

Chrissy Chang

Houston, TX, United States

My ministry of spiritual direction was born out of a vision of God’s ongoing hospitality to us, which He invites us...

About Me

My ministry of spiritual direction was born out of a vision of God’s ongoing hospitality to us, which He invites us to experience as we open our souls in hospitality to Him. When I offer spiritual direction, it is about setting a table for us and God, providing space to come as we are to talk with and direct our gazes to Jesus – the one who sees us, loves us, knows us, and sustains us.

My prayer for my directees, is that they too would “taste and see that the Lord is good”, experience the grace of His presence, and know increasingly what it is to “dwell in the house of the Lord” together.

My training:
Selah Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Leadership Transformations
Emmaus Certificate in Formational Leadership, Leadership Transformations

Contact

Website: https://www.dwellsoulcare.org

Email: chrissy@dwellsoulcare.org

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

I work with people from all walks of life

church leaders

women

Asian-Americans

Paul Chang

Irvine, CA, USA, CA, United States

Hi I'm Paul! I am a 31-year-old Korean American male currently living in Orange County, California. Formerly, I have worked very...

About Me

Hi I'm Paul! I am a 31-year-old Korean American male currently living in Orange County, California. Formerly, I have worked very closely with the local church as a college and youth pastor for about 8 years cumulatively. I am also a graduate from Talbot's Institute of Spiritual Formation Program-- where I first started my spiritual direction journey. Throughout the years I've worked primarily with college students and young adults, helping them to navigate how God is speaking and taking action within their respective seasons of life. If I were to describe my spiritual direction style, I'd say that I'm deeply caring and constructively concrete. I seek to do everything with compassion and simply listen to whoever is in front of me, while also seeking to encourage and fully ground that person in whatever process they are going through. Life is so difficult sometimes and we need others to join us in this journey of faith. I am simply a spiritual friend, helping individuals to recognize and to be more conscious of the presence of our LORD within this journey together.

Contact

Phone: (910) 920-5075

Website: N/A

Email: paulchang7691@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

missionaries

youth

college

students

business owners

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Cross-cultural

Dark night of the soul

Desolation

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