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Spiritual Direction is a conversation between God, you and me, where each of us is listening to ourselves and the other two; the aim is for the directee and God to move closer together. We are cultivating our ability to notice and be aware of God’s movement and work in our lives and in the world. I have experienced God through work with the Enneagram, body-spirit connection, focusing prayer, cross-cultural experiences and relationships, dark night, grief, creativity, arts, spiritual disciplines and more. I attend a Mennonite Church. I have been a part of an eclectic array of denominations and value the strength and charism each brings to the body of Christ. I worked with refugees in the US and I love cross cultural relationships. I am married and have two young children. I graduated from the Center for Spiritual Direction at North Park Seminary and have been offering Spiritual Direction since 2012.

I was raised Roman Catholic and attend St. Tom’s. I completed my spiritual direction training in March, 2021, at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center. I am currently a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI) and have taken continuing education activities before, during, and after my training. I have raised two children in an interfaith family having been married to my non-Christian husband for 45 years. I am a retired speech and language pathologist who has had experience in schools, long-term care, and early intervention. I have a granddaughter who has special needs. I have been in spiritual direction since 2001. The first one-hour session is at no cost to see if we are a good match.

I am a married mother of two young adult children. I was raised in the Catholic faith and currently serve as a hospital chaplain at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN. I am certified by the spiritual companionship program at Lindenwood Retreat Center. I am interested in contemplative prayer experiences, meditation, and time in nature as ways of growing closer to God. I am fascinated by how others experience God as well and consider it a privilege to be part of someone else’s faith journey.

A Roman Catholic, married, mother of four and grandmother of five, I received training from Fr. Bill Creed, S.J., in a 2-year Spiritual Companioning Program and in a 3-year Advanced Spiritual Direction Internship in the Ignatian Tradition from Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House. Currently, I participate in an Advanced Seminar on Giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. I practice Spiritual Direction, enjoy giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and provide spiritual formation within the parish and at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House. I am a graduate of the Diocese of Gary Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Program, Parish Liturgy Program in the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL.; served as Pastoral Coordinator, Liturgy and Spirituality Coordinator, and Director of Religious Education for children and adults in the Diocese of Gary, IN. I participate in two Peer Supervision groups and receive Spiritual Direction, along with one-on-one supervision.

I work extensively in ongoing spiritual direction, individually directed retreats, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and dreamwork. I marvel at the wholeness of life and God using all of creation and life experience to be in communion with us. In my work with individuals and groups, I help people discover God present in the dailiness of life, drawing from a variety of approaches to help people recognize and respond to God’s presence. As a Roman Catholic Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, I hold a Master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University (1977), a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation (1992), and a certificate from the Haden Institute Dream Leader Training Program (2009). I am an avid quilter and founding director of Bethany Retreat House (East Chicago, Indiana), where I have served for 25 years.

I am a retired, single woman in my 70's, and former church planting missionary in Mexico. I have received Spiritual Direction (SD) for over 20 years and have offered spiritual direction for the past eight years. I trained at Fall Creek Abbey in Indianapolis, IN. I have a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Spring Arbor University. I consider SD to be a holy encounter of deep listening and prayer between the Trinity, the Directee and the Director. I meet once a month for about an hour with the directee and do not charge a fee.

Spiritual Direction is like taking a walk in nature with God, while the Spiritual Director listens, watches and waits for your higher power to speak to your mind and heart with words, images or feelings. You then share your awarenesses with your Spiritual Director. My training was at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago, IL, from 2005-2006. Individual, group, special needs adults and college students, along with those who have health challenges make up my practice of Spiritual Direction. My spirituality practice includes Christianity, 12 steps expressed in writing, reflection, reading, art, creativity and scripture. I welcome interfaith individuals and anyone who feels called to experience the spiritual direction relationship.

Spiritual Companionship consists of seeking to be closer to God through working with an individual or group. Seeking a closer relationship with God brings more definition of who God meant us to be when he created us. We are rewarded with determining a clearer direction of understanding ourselves and direction in life. The work is individualized with the person’s goal for seeking a closer relationship with their God. People seeking a closer relationship with God may be of all types of formal religions or ‘none’ membership. I am Roman Catholic, a widow and mother. I have been a career Social Worker, much of the time in healthcare. My emphasis is the quality of daily living. Educational experiences include an MSW, DMin, PhD in Pastoral Psychology. Spiritual Companionship training was at Lindenwood in Donaldson, IN, a certificate earned. Training in Spiritual Companionship has been ongoing.

Join me on a transformative journey rooted in the belief that everyone is inherently worthy and capable of realizing their true selves. Certified in Spiritual Direction through the Haden Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, and trained in Poetry Therapy and Sylvotherapy, I honor everyone’s unique wisdom. I work with individuals and small groups, both in person and online, with nature playing a central role in my practice. I also facilitate book studies and retreats for those navigating transitions or seeking quiet reflection. With experience in dream work and creative expression, I invite you to explore your inner landscape. Outside of my practice, I enjoy family time with my spouse, three adult children, and five grandchildren, along with our two dogs, Toby and Rhonda, and cat, Abby. Connect with me and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

I am a Roman Catholic Sister, trained by the Cenacle Sisters in Ignatian Spirituality, a graduate of Shalem Institute and meet with people from any denomination. I offer individual Directed Retreats or Thirty Day Retreats. Believing that the Spirit is the real Director and that both of us listen to the Spirit deeply to hear God’s leadings, I do not tell you what to do but help you to listen to the voice within you. I am a member of Spiritual Directors International, provide group spiritual direction and train spiritual directors at Lindenwood Retreat Center.

I am a married woman with two grown children and four grandchildren. Church affiliation is in Mennonite Church USA. Spiritual Direction training from the FCJ Retreat Centre in Calgary, Alberta Canada - a two-year interdenominational program. I also have an MA in Peace Studies from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and a BA in Political Science from Valparaiso University. I have been a Spiritual Director since 2013. I approach spiritual direction as holy listening, walking with or companioning a person to hear/see God at work in their life. This may include discernment of direction for the future as well as healing of the past. I am open to people from all faiths, cultures, and sexual orientations.

I completed my Spiritual Companioning Certification training in March, 2025, at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center through the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Spiritual Companioning is focused on your relationship with God. My role is to accompany you on this spiritual journey as we pay attention to the Spirit, the real Director. I have learned that Spiritual Companioning is a studied art of deep listening. I completed Stephen Ministry training in 2004. I am currently serving in Pastoral Care ministry in my church. I am also leading our Sunday church services when our pastor is on vacation, along with leading a weekly small group Bible study for the past three years. I would love to connect with you to explore a deeper relationship with God.

I received my training in Ignatian Spirituality from the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, New Orleans, over 20 years ago. I have practiced spiritual direction since then and have participated in peer supervision. I have received spiritual direction for over 35 years. An image of spiritual direction for me is the road to Emmaus – we walk together, share our ups and downs, listen to one another with our focus on the Holy Spirit, the communion of our lives, the breaking open of our lives with the love of Jesus. I am Roman Catholic and practice Zen meditation. I believe 12-step programs are a ‘spirituality of honesty’. Creative expression is an entrée to the Divine. I am a single person.

Trained at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, a business leader and retired CEO, I am certified in Appreciative Inquiry from Case Western University. I am a contributor to An Open Place: The Practice of Group Spiritual Direction and a graduate of Ball State University with a MA in Education. In 2009, I took my Rites of Passage at Sandstone and completed a study of the Christian Mystical Tradition at the Center for Action and Contemplation's Living School in 2015. A skilled facilitator in Sociocracy, an organizational governance model that fosters radical self-responsibility and deep employee engagement through equivalence, transparency and effectiveness, I am especially interested in the intersections of spirituality, leadership, and organizational governance in the context of changing climate. My mission is to help individuals face uncertainty with their hearts intact and grow closer to the heart of God. An active participant in the Open Table Mennonite Fellowship, avid ecologist, gardener, bicyclist, and violinist; I am widowed, a father and stepfather of grown children and grandfather to ten.

It gives me joy to hear a person’s story, especially their journey with God. I desire to come alongside you by creating sacred space and time to listen, learn, prayerfully look together for how God is relating and consider ways to strengthen that relationship. Though I welcome diverse perspectives, my faith has been nurtured in Roman Catholic and other Christian traditions. While leading a listening group of people learning the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, I was introduced to spiritual direction. In 2023 I completed training at The Ruah School of Spiritual Guidance, a ministry of Richmond Hill in Richmond, Virginia. My husband of 45 years and I have raised three children and are delighted with two grandchildren. Recently retired, I have fun and find soul rest in gardening, hiking (even around cities), travel, and spending time together with friends and family.

I trained at the Shalem Institute, receiving my certification in 1989, along with Small Group training and Clergy Guidance. I’ve offered spiritual direction for about 20 years at “A Quiet Place” retreat house. I feel a good spiritual director is a good listener and believe that the answer lies within the directee, who is encouraged by the right questions and a listening ear. As needed, I offer input and resources that might be helpful. I am married with grown children and grandchildren. I am ordained in the Church of the Brethren, attending a non-denominational church. My director is a priest. I appreciate many things about the Catholic Church, Ignatian Spirituality, and have experienced the 19 Annotation. I received an AA in Biblical Studies and BA in Human Resources from Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN. I like to read, knit and crochet, do puzzles, play games, and go to my grands’ sporting events.

Description of Practice: My desire is to create a safe, sacred space where your story is freely received with deep listening, noticing the movements of the Spirit amidst joys, sorrows, questions and life's flow. Preparation: Spiritual Direction training and Master of Arts in Christian Formation, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 2012. Advanced Spiritual Guidance Seminar, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 2015-16. Master of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991. Individual Spiritual Accompaniment: In-person. Member of Pathways Transformational Network. Retreats: Customized Contemplative Retreats for leaders, groups and seekers, incorporating Contemplative Prayer practices, Biblical Storytelling, Transition Journeys, Story, Silence and Solitude to create the transformative space desired by the gathered group. More: Join me for a new offer - Finding Your Voice! This Experiential Spiritual Accompaniment weaves together contemplative practices, storytelling, audio recordings of your story, reflective listening, and prayers for the journey.

As a long-time recipient of spiritual direction, I have found it to be a safe environment where I can speak freely…what I say is gently held/not judged and afforded confidentiality – a place where I am led to awareness of God’s presence and have the opportunity to open myself to a God who loves me beyond my understanding. I completed spiritual direction training in 2019 through the Lindenwood program and endeavor to provide the same level of direction/holy listening that I have been blessed to encounter. I am a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cicero, Indiana. I am married and live in Noblesville, Indiana. I am retired after a career in human resources and have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in Personnel and Industrial Relations. I have some experience with 12 step programs.

In sessions with directees, I hold space for the exploration of the freedom available through the healing work of the Divine in your life. I only lightly manage the conversation, believing that the Divine speaks to you directly. The sessions give the time and opportunity to learn how to hear and then discern what is heard and what it means. I lead retreats for small groups in contemplative practices and listening to the Divine. I am willing to travel to lead a retreat you are planning. In 2024, I completed a Graduate Certificate in spiritual direction at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. I am a "maker" working with fabric, paper, and string. Some of the life experience I bring to my practice is a divorce, deaths of close family members, 25 years of marriage, a cancer diagnosis and treatment, and coming out as queer.

I often, but not exclusively, meet with leaders. I focus on individual direction and supervising other spiritual directors. I am both Mennonite and an oblate of the Monastery of the Risen Christ in San Luis Obispo, California, which is Camaldolese Benedictine. I am married. Education: D.Min. in Christian Spirituality (Columbia Theological, 2007), training in spiritual direction (San Francisco Theological, 1999), training in supervision from Together in the Mystery, 2016. Since 1996, I taught the spiritual direction courses at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 2013-25; plus, a supervision course at Fordham University, 2023-24. Spiritual direction happens when one person helps another person to become more aware of God and offer their consent to God. The process is intended to be compassionate, contemplative, and evocative.

After almost 40 years of serving in an administrative capacity in the medical field, I retired from the University of Chicago and started working for the Church. Celebrating the Catholic tradition, I am a recent graduate of the Lindenwood Spiritual Companion program; I enjoy meeting, talking and praying with other faiths. I am also a graduate of the Diocese of Gary Lay Ecclesial Ministry program and currently work at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels as the administrative assistant. My ministries include serving as the sacristan for the Cathedral, lectoring, and serving as an extraordinary minister of communion to the bedbound.

Peace. Honoring Divine diversity, I hold a genuine space of openness and curiosity for all faith traditions and spiritual perspectives through inter-spirituality; embracing each person with dignity and respect. I received training in Spiritual Guidance and accompanying the bereaved at the Siena Center in Racine, Wisconsin. As an artist, facilitator, and tai chi for health instructor, I enjoy engaging in creative, contemplative experiences with my heart, art and earth, as a way to be present to what was, is and can be. How are you being invited into a deeper relationship with the Divine Oneness? Reach out to schedule a time to see if you’d like me to accompany you.

The journey of spiritual direction for me has continued through most of my adult life in one form or another. I received my certification from Shalem Institute of Spirituality as well as my Master’s and Doctorate in Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation in the early 2000s. I have been accompanying people from various backgrounds and faith traditions since 2003. I have partnered with Sr. Nancy Brousseau, OP in facilitating Spiritual Direction Practicums for about 10 years. Spiritual direction is about our willingness to be directed by the Spirit, deepening our relationship to Divine Love and discerning how we are being invited to be our true selves as the Spirit sees us.

I am a mostly retired Lutheran (ELCA) deacon, having served in Canada and US parishes, as well as on the staff of the Lutheran Diaconal Association, Valparaiso, IN. I have taught part time at Valparaiso University and at Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. I have served in leadership of DIAKONIA World Federation, an ecumenical, global diaconal organization. I hold a MA in Christian Spirituality from Mundelein College, Chicago. I have participated in numerous courses, workshops, seminars, etc. over the years to deepen my skills for Spiritual Direction. My own practice is of accompaniment, listening together for the movement of the spirit. I have accompanied people long term as they sought to deepen their spiritual life and have met short term with people who are seeking discernment or support in a time of transition. I understand my role as listening deeply, asking questions and giving reflective feedback.