Receiving my work, one will discover unconditional positive regard, acceptance and creativity. I offer a gentle, authentic and supportive presence of welcome, hospitality and grace to anyone along their path. I embrace a spiritual direction practice of silence, contemplative listening, prayer and discernment. My wife is a licensed professional therapist, yoga nidra instructor, creative writer and published poet. Together we offer leadership in collaborative retreats. I am a trusted with support toward clergy and laity in local churches. Retired from parish ministry, I have much experience dealing with matters related to self-esteem, illness and death, complex systems and dysfunctional issues.

Academic credentials include: Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from the University of Redlands, San Francisco Theological Seminary, M. Ed., University of Lynchburg, CPE Clinical Residency, University of Virginia, M. Div., Wesley Theological Seminary.