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- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
Arkansas Annual Conference
Fort Worth
TX
I am a United Methodist Clergy, ordained as Elder in 1994. I have, among other ministries, offered Spiritual Direction at 1st United Methodist Church of Fort Worth since 2008.
As a 49 year cancer survivor, the heart of my spiritual journey and call to ministry began with my experiences as a cancer patient at St Jude's over a six year period. Much of my Spiritual Guidance work is with people who have had major vulnerabilities, especially related to illness and want to explore deeper gifts and callings. I learned breath prayer in nature and what is often called "Mindfullness" in the early 1970's as it helped me discover my agency and deepening levels of healing and wholeness.
In addition to intentional presence and deep listening during individual and group spiritual direction, I find these spiritual practices very helpful: Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Labyrinth, Body Prayer, Native American Flute, Journalling, Nature.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi
Raymond
MS
- Spiritual Director
Harrisburg, PA
Mechanicsburg
PA
I was raised in "the church" and I value the institution that God has called us to serve & support. In 2004 I felt called to participate in spiritual direction and this practice transformed my walk with the Lord. In an effort to share that experience I trained as a spiritual director primarily with an Ignatian approach. My passion is for those who would like to explore a deeper relationship with God, those who are wounded in the midst of ministry, and I have a burden for those in the queer community who have not found a spiritual home.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
Upper New York
Lake George
NY
- Spiritual Director
- Lay
Kentucky South Central District
Bowling Green
KY
I wish for everyone to experience abundant life (John 10:10). I became a spiritual director after working as a professional counselor for 18 years. During sessions it was my personal practice to rely on God's guidance in addition to my training and experience. Little did I know God was preparing me for work as a spiritual director. My personal direction helps me grow in intimacy with God, to notice where and how the Spirit is moving in my life daily. I want to share the joy of this intimacy with others. I will sit with you with openness to listen to your story as we listen together for movements of God within that story.
My desire and passion is to walk with you to discover God's presence in your personal, ordinary life. We know the true director is the Holy Spirit, and we are choosing to be more intentional in connecting with God through the Spirit to recognize where the Holy is present in this ordinary life. I am honored and humbled to walk with you on your spiritual journey.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
Holston
Hixson
TN
I have led retreats locally. I completed my Spiritual Direction training through Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA) in December 2022.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
none
San Benito
TX
I am a spiritual director and retreat leader encouraging all Christians who seek to experience a richer life of faith through authentic relationships.
- Spiritual Director
- Clergy
California Nevada
Eureka
CA
- Spiritual Director
- Lay
Michigan
Linden
MI
Tricia has been a one-with-one and group spiritual director since 2008 for women clergy and women who are spouses of clergy as well as facilitating group spiritual direction for lay and clergy. She has taught prayer, discernment, healing, and healthy life practices in seminar and retreat settings for churches, leadership teams, church planters, women’s groups, and for district and conference events. Tricia has received training in spiritual direction, centering prayer, welcoming prayer, Enneagram, complex trauma, shame, and grief. Tricia is a retired local pastor and also a trained Stephen Minister.
Spiritual direction is in person or via Zoom or phone.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
- Clergy
East Ohio
North Ridgeville
OH
B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, an M.S. in Toxicology, and a Master of Arts-Spiritual Formation from Ashland Theological Seminary. Completed a two-year graduate training/certification program at the Ignatian Spirituality Institute, John Carroll University (2006). Provide spiritual direction (individual and group, including Ignatian Spiritual Exercises) and retreat leadership. Completed all degree requirements, except dissertation, for a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Formation at Ashland Theological Seminary. Member of the Order of Saint Luke, a dispersed order committed to the sacramental life. Oblate of St. Benedict (Mt. Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, PA). In 2020, retired from episcopal appointment as a part-time local pastor by the East Ohio Conference of the UMC. Served as pastor of the Nova Community UMC (Nova, Ohio), 13 years. Retired from 35+ year career as a board-certified industrial toxicologist (2013). Hold black belts and teaching status in multiple martial arts.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
East Ohio
N RIDGEVILLE
OH
B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, an M.S. in Toxicology, and a Master of Arts-Spiritual Formation from Ashland Theological Seminary. Completed a two-year graduate training/certification program at the Ignatian Spirituality Institute, John Carroll University (2006). Provide spiritual direction (individual and group, including Ignatian Spiritual Exercises) and retreat leadership. Completed all degree requirements, except the dissertation, for a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Formation at Ashland Theological Seminary. Member of the Order of Saint Luke, a dispersed order committed to the sacramental life. Oblate of St. Benedict (Mt. Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, PA). In 2020, retired from an episcopal appointment as a part-time local pastor by the East Ohio Conference of the UMC. Served as pastor of the Nova Community UMC (Nova, Ohio), 13 years. Retired from 35+ year career as a board-certified industrial toxicologist (2013). Hold black belts and teaching status in multiple martial arts
- Spiritual Director
- Lay
Michigan
Mendon
MI
I specialize in individualized spiritual direction with an interest in groups. My faith tradition is Methodist, and I have received training in spiritual direction from the Dominican Center in Grand Rapids, Mi and the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Indiana.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
LA
I am a Spiritual Director providing one on one direction both in person and on Zoom. I also plan and facilitate retreats in the US, Ireland and the UK. I especially love contemplative practices like Centering Prayer and lectio divina, as well as using great books to connect with others.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
East Ohio
Bay Village
OH
As a "Martha" in our fast-paced world, I long for "Mary" moments when I am able to slow down, sit at the feet of Jesus and simply spend time with God on purpose. Through individual spiritual direction and small group retreats, I encourage "spiritual speed bumps" that help us slow down on our journey through life. My special areas of interest include sacred silence, the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, reflections on Jonah, and lessons from the life of St. Hildegard of Bingen. I am the author of Praying with Mandalas: A Colorful, Contemplative Practice and Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer: A Simply Centered Advent published by Upper Room Books. I have found that the spiritual practice of contemplative coloring brings focus, joy and depth to my time of prayer.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
LA
Stacy Garrett
Trained Spiritual Director
Baton Rouge, LA
225-773-8963
[email protected]
I walk beside others as they are called to go deeper in their personal relationship with God in Contemplative Prayer practices with Holy Disciplines as Rules of Life as they are called to practice.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Quaker
Greenville
NC
I love to meet with those who feel God's invitation into deeper relationship; who long for a more vital relationship with the Divine; who seek to live evermore faithfully. I am a Christian Quaker who welcomes seekers from all faith traditions. My background includes a master's degree in spiritual formation and leadership; Shalem Institute's Spiritual Guidance Program; and School of the Spirit's Spiritual Nurture Program. I lead retreats that are contemplative and experiential. I also provide spiritual direction supervision. I am accessible to those in Greenville, North Carolina. We can also meet by phone and video chat. I look forward to meeting you! Learn more at www.mkglazer.com.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
New England
Arlington
MA
I think of spiritual direction as deep listening to stories of the soul. I love the variety of ways that God speaks in and through the lives of other people. In retreat settings I empower people to appreciate their own understanding and practice of prayer through creative expression.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
California Nevada
Claremont
CA
Here is a two-verse haiku poem I wrote about spiritual journeys!
"Beckoned"
When I see a path,
I want to go exploring.
What is down that road?
Beckoned forth, I go,
Into the woods of my soul.
Wow! God is everywhere!
I welcome individuals, small groups and churches to invite me into spiritual companionship, for the benefit of all of us in service to God and humankind and all of life.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Louisiana
New Orleans
LA
Susan Grace Guinn is a Spiritual Director in New Orleans, Louisiana and a Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance. She incorporates yoga as contemplative prayer in retreats, days of prayer and weekly classes on Zoom.
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Southwest
Tempe
AZ
I have led Spiritual virtual sessions using Lectio Divina and other contemplative tools for our church. I have also led book studies on Spiritual topics---Christine Paintners - Praying with the Elements, and other books together with Shirley Wells our Spiritual Direction.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
North Texas
Dallas
TX
Spiritual Direction is an accompanying ministry, listening together for God. Through conversation and prayer about the daily circumstances of your life, you can experience more of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness...
Are you feeling a bit unsettled? I welcome conversations about discernment, calling, vocation and what's next for both laity and clergy. I'm comfortable with resources like Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, Ignatian Exercises, and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Along with being available for contemplative spiritual direction, supervision, and group retreats, it's a joy to serve as the Director of HeartPathsDFW, a school for spiritual life & spiritual direction training online and in person.
Other experiences:
Youth minister, camp director, pizza delivery, parent, choir director, writer, committee on ministry, spiritual formation coordinator for clergy retreat, spiritual formation faculty at Southern Methodist University and Duke University
- Spiritual Director
- Clergy
Tennessee Western Kentucky
Nashville
TN
Heather Harriss serves as the pastor of Spiritual Care and Connection at Belmont UMC in Nashville TN. She received her certification for Spiritual Direction from the Haden Institute. As a spiritual companion she loves the opportunity to be with people as they explore and experience where God is at work in their life and in their heart. Spiritual practices that shape her ministry include lectio divina, centering prayer, dreams, creative expression and walking the labyrinth.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Clergy
Great Plains UMC
McLouth
KS
I help others find and strengthen their relationship with God through designing worship, offering weekly body-mind-spirit balancing classes, Spiritual Direction for individuals and groups. I have a special gift for coaching individuals at end of life and supporting their families in grieving.
- Spiritual Director
- Lay
Arkansas
Beebe
AR
Originally trained in the Perkins 2-year program in 2012-2013 and returned in 2018 for third year practicum followed by specialized supervisory training. Continue to work in the program as a small group leader for practicum on instructor for introductory class. Active in the retreat life of Mount Eagle (Clinton AR) and in supervising Perkins students as part of the spiritual direction program. Active as a director for individuals and groups as well as supervision of Peer groups. Continuing education in adaptive and interim training at Perkins and the completion of course work for certificate in practical ministry and spiritual formation. Nominated to serve as Conference Lay Servant Director starting July 1, 2023.
- Spiritual Director
- Retreat Leader
- Lay
Western North Carolina
Charlotte
NC
I have a UMC certification in spiritual direction and have worked primarily with youth pastors and leaders as a spiritual director. I also have a limited experience
In planning and leading retreats.