Phoenix, Arizona
Jennie loves to help create a grace-filled window of time for women to experience the Holy Spirit and connect the dots of God’s working in their lives in ways they may not otherwise see. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. A trained director in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, Jennie is a member of ESDA and is available for direction via in-person, Zoom, FaceTime, or Skype. Get In Touch.
Wichita, Kansas
Through her years of ministry, Karen recognized a need to create space for people to hear God’s voice as they expressed doubts, concerns, or a longing for a deeper spiritual life. Her Master’s degree in social work and Master’s certificate in theology helps her understand spiritual formation and personal development as part of a holistic approach to faith and life. Karen completed her Masters of Education in Neuroscience and Trauma to help her work as a spiritual director for those who are exploring issues of faith in the wake of trauma. Karen received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is a trained director in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. Get In Touch.
Oxford, Ohio
As a spiritual director, Kathleen seeks to create a safe space for believers to explore and deepen their relationship with the Living God. Contemplative prayer and Lectio Divina are her well-worn pathways to God, and she sprinkles these spiritual disciplines, as well as music and poetry, throughout her sessions. Kathy has a master’s degree in Religious Studies, and a certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. Her journey with her adult son’s autism has been the inspiration behind her writing and speaking ministry, and walking with other parents on the special needs journey gives her great joy. She is also well-versed in Christian Meditation, The Enneagram, and family systems. She is available to meet in person, via phone, Skype, or Zoom. She and her husband are the owners of a retreat center – Cloudland in Oxford, Ohio. Get In Touch.
Madison, Wisconsin.
Nancy’s passion is to walk with you as you notice God at work in your life. Are you hoping to develop a closer intimacy with Him? She loves creating safe spaces for you during spiritual direction to explore what’s on your mind and heart. As a spiritual companion (director) trained by Sustainable Faith and a member of ESDA, she supports your desire for that deeper relationship with God, including exploring the hard questions. As a published author with a book on contemplative prayer practices, she also has training in the Enneagram. She looks forward to meeting with you in person, on FaceTime, or by Zoom. When not meeting with people, she loves reading, writing, and spending time with family, her husband of almost 50 years, grown children, and the four grands who bring much joy. She looks forward to walking with you in hearing and developing the intimacy you desire with God. Get In Touch.
Holliston, Massachusetts
Dr. Brown-Collins received her certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and has a passion for being a companion with anyone who wishes to grow in Christ, learning how to hear and follow the Holy Spirit. Alice’s background in ministry is extensive – serving people in a university setting and in a congregational setting; from college students to women and children. A person of prayer, Alice is particularly interested in coming alongside those who are interested in reconciliation and ethnicity. She is available to meet in person, via phone, Facetime, or Zoom. Get In Touch.
Ames, Iowa
Carrie has a passion to help people live a life that is better than busy! She is passionate about coming alongside you as a listening companion, and to help you notice God’s presence and activity in your life. She is a certified life coach, speaker, and published author and is available for women’s retreats. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. She is a member of ESDA and is available for direction via in-person, Zoom or Facetime. Get In Touch.
Maryville, Tennessee
Dan is a former pastor and retired military officer and believes the depth of one’s inner life and relationship with God determines the quality of their life and ministry with others. He counts it a privilege to work with pastors, leaders, and other followers of Jesus who desire to “go deeper.” Dan received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available for spiritual direction in-person or through video conferencing. Get In Touch.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Maggie is a pastor and church planter who is learning to walk out trusting Jesus in all things. Her heart and desire is to help hold space for people so that they can experience the powerful presence of God and notice His movement in their life. Maggie received her two year certificate from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is available to meet in-person, Zoom or Facetime. Get In Touch.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bill, a veteran of 42 years of pastoral ministry, has embraced his passion for ministry working alongside persons who seek through spiritual practices to open up to the God who has always been present in their lives. Bill integrates practices from his Native American and Celtic spiritual heritages to help seekers to slow down and attend to the slow work of God within them. Bill received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is a trained director in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. Get In Touch.
Nampa, Idaho
Jeff has 15 years of experience in pastoral service and ten years of experience in private practice counseling. He now works full time in Christian higher education as a Counselor Educator. He is passionate about journeying with people as they explore the life of prayer and learn to listen and respond to God, who desires a relationship with them. Jeff is available to provide one-on-one and group spiritual direction, and received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available for direction via in-person and Zoom. Get In Touch.
Wichita, Kansas
Lesa loves to support others who desire a more intimate relationship with God in the context of their everyday lives. It is a great privilege for her to listen attentively to individuals who are looking for the way forward on their spiritual path, and to help them become more aware of Christ’s loving invitations, especially as grounded in scripture. Lesa worked on the staff of a church for twenty years and understands the need of church staff and other caregivers to have a safe person with which to process their own lives without judgment. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, is a member of ESDA, and is available for direction via in-person, Face-Time, ZOOM or phone. Get In Touch.
Memphis, Tennessee
Mike met Jesus in 1972 as a high school senior during the Jesus Movement. Soon thereafter a call to ministry led to time at Princeton Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He has worked in youth ministry for 15 years in both Young Life and church ministries, then 15 years in adult ministries, and now for the last 10 years as a nursing home chaplain. Mike was ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in 1997, and currently leads a ministry of planting churches in the under-served nursing homes in Memphis, TN. Mike received his two-year certificate from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in 2023. and loves helping men know Jesus more intimately. On-line or in-person. Get In Touch.
Lower Mid-Michigan
Karen has a considerable amount of experience with leading and attending silent retreats. She welcomes and embraces listening to people talk about their journey with Jesus offering Christ-centered Spiritual Direction. She gives space for others to share, leaning into their stories, comforting them in the places that they find themselves in. She enjoys doing a multitude of things not limited to but including studying the Word of God and teaching, family time, connecting with friends, reading, nature, camping, gardening, hiking, laughing, learning, arts and crafts of all kinds, coffee, being active, and practicing thankfulness with contentment. Karen received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is available in person, Microsoft Teams, and telephone. Get In Touch.
Ames, Iowa
Laurie’s life’s passion…Christian spiritual growth in a context of a down-to-earth conversation and listening which is grounded in the Bible and in the realities of life as it is. She loves to listen, accompanying others as they explore the possibility of God’s present work in their lives. Laurie has a certificate in Spiritual Formation with Ruth Haley Barton and received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. A trained director in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, Laurie is available for direction via in-person or Skype. Get In Touch.
Harare, Zimbabwe
Nozi is a counselor in Harare, Zimbabwe, and decided to embark on training as a spiritual director, receiving her two-year certificate from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in 2023. She loves to accompany people on the faith adventure that God has for them, whether on the hills or in the valleys, and endeavors to be both hospitable and a safe place for people as God writes their story. Nozi is available for direction via in-person, Face-Time or ZOOM. Get In Touch.
Thomasville, North Carolina
Jen Kloss is a creative communicator, Spiritual Director, retreat leader and soul care provider. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is the founder of JourneyingTogether: Soul Care for Women, a collaborative group offering resources and opportunities for churches and individuals to s-l-o-w down and engage with God and one another. Based in Thomasville, NC, Jen offers Spiritual Direction in person at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center and remotely via Zoom, phone or FaceTime. Get In Touch.
Chicago, Illinois
Emily is a creative and social person who simultaneously celebrates simplicity and solitude. She has walked with Jesus her whole life but saw exponential growth in her ability to recognize God’s ways of communicating with her when she began seeing a spiritual director in 2019. She is passionate about supporting those who have experienced spiritual abuse and creating space for those who do not feel safe engaging their faith in traditional structures. Being present is one of her favorite things and she prioritizes clear moments to practice presentness to yourself and to God during her sessions. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available via Google Meet, Zoom, phone or in person in Chicago. Get In Touch.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
David was a pastor in the Vineyard movement for more than 30 years. He is currently a missionary with the international missions organization Novo.org David is called to assist pastors/leaders in their growth and intimacy with Jesus. David is passionate about loving Christ and finds his greatest joy in helping those he ministers to come into a dynamic, intimate relationship and love with Jesus. David has a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of La Verne, and an M.A. in ministry from Hope international University. Dave received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is available in person, online via Zoom or FaceTime or telephone. Get In Touch.
West Chicago, Illinois
Jim worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators as a translator and administrator for 33 years before focusing his time on spiritual direction. After seeing a spiritual director regularly, he began experiencing a deepening sense of God’s loving presence in times of sitting alone with God in silence. In time began getting feedback from those around him that this experience of Love was beginning to impact his relationships, especially those nearest to him. Jim is especially interested in listening to the stories of those who are beginning to get in touch with their desire to know God’s Love. He believes that the Spirit is working in all of us to experience this “knowing beyond knowledge” and that spiritual direction can facilitate this awakening. Jim received his two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available for direction in-person or online. Get In Touch.
Ontario Canada
Wayne and Sabrina are seasoned trainers with the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction as well as offering Supervision for Spiritual Directors. They are passionate in offering one-on-one spiritual direction with folks who are seeking Spiritual Growth in their lives. Wayne & Sabrina received their training in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in 2009. All of their training cohorts are online via Zoom making it translocal and accessible to anyone. This is a rich and robust experience as this on-line format allows people from all over the globe to come together as a cohort to receive training in Spiritual Direction. To connect with Wayne or Sabrina, visit their website and they will begin to explore with you how they might serve you. Get In Touch.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Being contemplative by nature, as well as gifted and experienced in pastoral leadership, Rick was drawn to the idea of spiritual direction. After 20 years serving as a full time senior pastor as well as a church planter and the regional church planting coordinator for the NW Vineyard church movement, Rick was compelled to shift from large group leadership to one on one companioning through spiritual direction.
As he planned for retirement, he enrolled in a 2 year certified training cohort through The School of Sustainable Faith, and opened his own private practice, Calm Waters Spiritual Direction. Rick believes that spiritual direction is one of the most effective ways to move through the transitions of life from where we are to where we want to be in our spiritual growth and connection with the Trinity. Widowed in 2020 after 50 years of marriage, Rick has recently had the opportunity to put in place some of the treasured practices of spiritual direction and contemplation in his own life. Get In Touch.
Jackson, Wisconsin
Mary’s life has been enriched by receiving Spiritual Direction and being a spiritual companion (director) to others on their personal journey. This simple practice of making space for God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to be present in our everyday lives, to listen and co-discern where He is moving or inviting us to grow is truly sacred ground. Mary received a two-year certificate of Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and her passion is to see others experience God in practical ways in daily circumstances and all seasons of life. She also enjoys a simpler lifestyle, friends and family (especially as mom and nana), reading, swimming, learning to play the piano, and getting lost in music. Judith meets with people in-person, Zoom, or telephone. Get In Touch.
St. Paul, Minnesota
After nearly 30 years as a congregational pastor, Judith’s calling now is to come alongside pastors and ministry leaders to help them thrive in ministry. Too often in ministry we care for everyone else’s soul and neglect our own. Judith has been a spiritual director with certification for 20 years. As a member of ESDA, she also has training in Ignatian spirituality, Enneagram, MBTI, and prayer. She loves helping ministry folks hear again Jesus’ words, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Judith meets with people in-person, Zoom, FaceTime or Skype. Get In Touch.
Dayton, Ohio
Cathy’s great joy in life is being a wife, mom and grandma. She has been a Pastoral Counselor for over 25 years, walking with folks who are hurting. Recently, she received a two year certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction as well as a certification as an Enneagram practitioner from i@Enneagram Motions of the Soul. Drawing on her studies in Creative Design and Art journaling, Cathy offers Creative Lectio Divina using various art supplies. Her desire is to propose Spiritual Direction in a way that uniquely resonates with you and to hold space with you as you discern God’s presence. She is also available as a Soul Care retreat speaker. Cathy offers Spiritual Direction in-person or virtually using Zoom, FaceTime or telephone. Get In Touch.
Corvallis, Oregon
Carol loves companioning people in every stage of their journey with Jesus; helping them to find God in the events of their everyday lives. She is especially passionate about helping others to find God’s unforced rhythms of grace because of her own experience of burnout in full-time ministry. Also, with her background in nutrition (B.S.) and fitness (Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor), she loves helping people in the care of their bodies as well as their souls. Carol has a certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, is trained to journey with others through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, certified in typing and transformation through Enneagram Portland and the Enneagram Institute, and is an ©MOS iEnneagram Educator/Practitioner, and a Certified Mental Health Coach (Light University). She also is trained and certified to supervise spiritual directors both one-on-one and in small groups, and is available to meet in person, via phone, Skype, or Zoom. Get In Touch.
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