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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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Women
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Men
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| Mary Rees, M.S. | Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min. |
| Cindy Maslin, M.A., M.R.E. | Rev. River Sims |
| Rev. Connie Burkholder | |
| Bonnie Leonhardt, Ph.D. |
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 of The American Catholic Church of New England 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
Cindy Maslin, M.A., M.R.E. Spiritual direction can be an invaluable source of strength on our spiritual journey - through guidance, encouragement, growth and self-accountability - in seeking God's will and purpose for one's life. I have a deep and abiding love and listening heart for others, especially those who are continuing to heal from deep spiritual and emotional wounds.
As a lay minister in a variety of churches and denominations over the past thirty years, I have worked with children, youth and adults of all ages and stages of life. I have served as a university campus minister, Catholic school counselor, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, in helping others heal from abuse, depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, divorce, life transitions and crises of faith. I approach life and ministry as a wholistic, transpersonal and transforming process and journey through a personal relationship with a risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have a special interest in sojourning with others as they seek to understand and grow in their own spiritual journey through the unique personality, gifts and talents God gives to each of us.
My credentials include a Masters in Counseling (Texas A&M-CC), a Masters in Religious Education (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and training with the Anam Cara Academy of Spiritual Directors.
- 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
Bonnie Leonhardt, Ph.D.: I completed my Spiritual Direction Training and practicum at St. Ambrose University. I am certified as a Workplace Mediator (MTI). I serve on the state board of the National Alliance for Mental Illness. I am an Oblate candidate at St. Mary Monastery (Benedictine.) I assist seekers of any faith, or the unchurched . My philosophy is that God directs and the director helps the seeker to listen and clarify. I may use scriptural reflection, centering prayer, dreamwork, or guided imagery as needed. I will assist with issues of career discernment, aging , mental illness , and forgiveness.
Application for spiritual direction