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Find out more about Spiritual Direction on the Internet
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Find out more about Spiritual Direction on the Internet
Listed below are the spiritual directors available to be contacted through this site. If you are a spiritual director and would like to participate, click here.
Note: the fee charged by each director varies, but is generally $35 - 65 per session, depending on the director you choose. All make a sliding scale available and are willing to negotiate for what you can afford. Don't let finances be an obstacle to getting involved.
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Men
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| Mary Rees, M.S. | Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min. |
| Rev. Connie Burkholder, M. Div. | Rev. River Sims |
| Sr. Margaret Holden, FSP | Henrik Kostow, M.A. |
| Deb Richards |
Philip St. Romain.
I am a married man (since 1976) and the faither of three children. My professional background and experience includes biology, campus ministry, substance abuse counseling, writing (18 books in print), retreat ministry, and spiritual direction. Formal credentials include a masters degree in biology and a Doctor of Ministry degree in spiritual direction (Graduate Theological Foundation, 1995).
I believe that God is always here, now, and
loving each person into greater growth and wholeness. My primary
focus in spiritual direction is to help individuals come to center
their lives in this truth, and to let go of the obstacles to its
realization. Unto this end, I am comfortable using Twelve Step
spirituality, Jung's psychology, contemplative disciplines, and other
tools for inner growth. I have also helped individuals in spiritual
emergencies such as kundalini arisings, dark night experiences, and
other transformative processes.
- Application for spiritual direction
Mary Rees, MS.
My work is midwifing Mystery. As a Spiritual Director, I am of most value to those wishing to focus on their prayer life and who may feel a little out of place in traditional settings, who are in leadership roles within their traditions, or who may be experiencing a shift in their understanding of God.
I work with people from various traditions and primarily point to the possibilities of prayer as an embodied experience, accessible regardless of ones tradition. I especially enjoy supporting people in a balanced opening to experiences of God and in learning to live skillfully and happily through the whole range of possibilities in prayer life - from times of dryness through times of feeling overwhelmed by Love.
See http://www.citta101.org/maryrees.htm for more information.
- Application for spiritual direction
Rev. River Sims.
I am an ordained priest affiliated with the Society of Fanciscan Workers, who lives and works in the Polk neighborhood of San Francisco. My own spiritual journey through sexual identity issues and depression has lead me into a ministy of presence and harm reduction with prostitues, homeless kids, and idu users. This journey has given me particular ability and understanding with people who are struggling with sexual identity and faith, with adolescents, and with the poorest of the poor.
Formal credentials include a Masters of Divinity Degree, a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree, all with emphasis on spirituaity. I have been in direction for 10 years, have directed for 5, and am supervised by another director. Areas of familiarity include Centering Prayer, Focusing, Contemplative Sitting, Scripture meditation, Guided Imagery, Creation Spirituality, 12 Step Spirituality, Enneagram, and Mystics.
I consider it a privilege to companion others on the spiritual journey.
- Application for spiritual direction
Rev. Connie Burkholder:
I enjoy helping people be attentive to the presence, action, and love of God in their lives through the ministry of spiritual direction. My experiences of listening to people’s life stories began formally in my pastoral ministry work in the Church of the Brethren, the denomination in which I have been ordained since 1983. My pastoral, administrative, and spiritual direction ministry has given me opportunity to have connections and positive relationships across ecumenical and interfaith lines, so I am comfortable listening to and accompanying a variety of people. Across the years, I’ve had experience in leading retreats, group spiritual direction, given the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, and written bible study materials for the Church of the Brethren. I have a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats from Creighton University’s Christian Spirituality Program in addition to an M. Div. from Bethany Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College. Currently I’m on the team of Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS and a Partner in Mission with the Dominican Sisters in Great Bend.
Application for spiritual direction
Henrik Kostow.
I earned my MA in Theology after completing my studies in England, Italy and Germany.
Spirituality has always been an important part of my life. Especially when I at the age of 19 got seriously ill with encephalitis which resulted in my blindness, the importance of spirituality became even more evident. By being in the physical and spiritual darkness. I realized God's presence and came to understand that spirituality is not just something to be understood but a living reality that has a great impact on our everyday lives.
As spiritual director my goal is to give my clients tools to deepen their own spirituality and their relationship with the living God. A relationship based on love, understanding and respect for our human weaknesses that will give us the courage to grow as spiritual human beings.
In my experience as spiritual director I have a vast experience in matters relating to especially grief, spiritual darkness and various forms of prayer. I welcome any person regardless of Christian denomination and the first consultation is absolutely free.
My preferred methods of spiritual consultations and direction are besides personal encounters E-Mail, phone calls and Skype.
Application for spiritual direction
Sr. Margaret Holden, FSP
My approach to spiritual direction is that of being a spiritual companion to another on the spiritual journey. Franciscan Spirituality and a contemplative lifestyle are my ways of being in the world. I make use of poetry and photography and find them as a means of prayer.
I invite persons I companion to make use of art forms and written journaling as part of their prayer experience. My experience as a spiritual director has led me to journey with persons within the ecumenical community, persons of no faith tradition, gays and lesbians and persons with disabilities.
I am of the Roman Catholic tradition and a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Peace. A graduate of Fordham University's Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education, Bronx, NY, I received an MA in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction. I have been involved in the ministry of spiritual direction since 1988.
Application for spiritual direction
Deb Richards
I'm a spiritual director, lay counselor, writer, and scripture study leader. For more than thirty years, I've been involved in various ministries across traditions, including campus and retreat ministries. I received formation in spiritual direction from the Pecos School of Spiritual Direction in Pecos, New Mexico.
It's my desire to companion anyone who wishes to explore and develop their own spiritual practice, and to deepen and grow in their relationship to God. My own texts for spiritual discovery have been nature, sacred scripture, art, journaling and sacred story.
Application for spiritual direction