Rev. Dr. Brenda Buckwell is a thoughtful innovator who deepens awareness of the Divine through spiritual direction, retreat leadership, and education. Brenda is a retired ordained United Methodist endorsed spiritual director, coach, and founder of Living Streams Flowing Water spiritual formation ministry. As co-founder of The Fellowship of United Methodist Spiritual Directors and Retreat Leaders: Hearts on Fire, she connected spiritual directors for support and resourcing their ministry.

Brenda is the author of two books, "Spiritual Direction and the Metamorphosis of Church" (2020), and her very popular book, "The Advent of God’s Word: Listening for the Power of a Divine Whisper" (2015). Additionally, Brenda is one of the featured author’s in "A Quiet Pentecost."

Caring for the needs, spirit and love of others is paramount to Brenda, as she opens space for God’s energy and creative activity in daily life. Brenda looks forward to meeting you!