List of available MSDN Spiritual Directors
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| Last Name | First Name | City | State - Province | Description of Practice | Retreats | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pence | Celah | Harrisonburg | VA | Christian contemplative spiritual direction: warm welcome, being heard, reflecting/noticing, praying, listening for God's voice in scripture and silence, resting in Christ's presence. | 1-3 day retreats in a quiet setting. 'Sabbath Healing' Retreat was the latest one offered. | Women: Christ followers, or those seeking to know Jesus. I meet directees in-person, by phone, or online. |
| Pflederer | Matthew | Bloomington | IN | I am deeply immersed in both Anabaptist Spirituality and Monastic(specifically Benedictine) Spirituality. As a former member of A Catholic Worker Community I am also deeply committed to the works of mercy. My Spiritual Direction practice provides a safe space to process questions, doubts, ponderings and difficult issues that are not always welcome in more "traditional" church settings. | I am open to all either in person or on Zoom or Skype. I am especially interested to accompany persons who feel marginalized by "traditional" church settings and structures or have no faith tradition at all. | |
| Reha | Lynn Carlene | Normal | Illinois | I have experience listening to directees who are grieving loss from death, broken relationships and sexual assault. | I am open to all those who want to learn about themselves and God. | |
| RICH | Brenda Hess | Upper Darby | PA | 2019-2021 Kairos SDT Cohort (Contemplative Ignatian model) | Open for individual or group, virtual or in-person | |
| Roeschley | Jane Thorley | Graymont | Illinois | I meet Directees in person or by phone/Zoom. | Celtic Spirituality, Prayer, Lectio Divina; spiritual formation of leaders; spiritual growth and care during transitions; grief, healing, loss; the Enneagram; spiritual discernment | I am very open to whomever might wish to be in touch and we can talk further about whether we are a good fit. |
| Schrock | Dan | Goshen | Indiana | Most (though not all) of the people I meet with are church leaders. I'm open to anyone, however. | In person or by video call | |
| Sears | Ron | Eureka | Illinois | Prayer; Scripture meditation; Spiritual formation of leaders; Spiritual growth during transitions; Discernment (clearness committee); Personal retreat space available at the Seasons | Available in person in local area to either men or women. Sessions at Seasons Retreat are preferable | |
| Sensenig | Karen | Ephrata | Pennsylvania | Individual and Group Spiritual Direction Clay Work with Soul Work | Pottery Wheel Retreat or Workshop: Stepping into a Whirling World with a Centered Heart | Open to anyone |
| Shaver | Pat (Patricia) | Seattle | Washington | Welcoming, Christ-centered spiritual direction for your spiritual journey. Do you long to know God in a deeper and more transformative way? Do you yearn for a place to talk about and process issues we don't generally discuss at church: fears, painful experiences, doubts, feeling stuck, not being able to “hear” God? I will provide safety, experienced companionship and support as you explore your questions and longings about God and your deepest self. Together we will listen for Spirit's movement in your life so you can respond in life-giving ways. Having experienced God's deep inner-healing in my life, I am able to assist others on that journey. My expertise: Immanuel Approach prayer, inner-healing prayer, the Enneagram, chronic illness, discernment, care-giving, scripture reflection, listening prayer, forgiveness, anger, aging. Sliding fee scale. Direction by Skype, telephone. | Open to all, in-person, virtually (zoom, Skype) and by phone. Areas of expertise chronic illness, transitions, discernment, mothers with small children, Immanuel Prayer, the Enneagram. | |
| Smith | Robert | Goshen | Indiana | I have been a director for pastors, seminary students, para church workers and others interested in growing in their walk with God. | ||
| Smucker | Klaudia Brady | Lancaster | Pennsylvania | After primarily doing spiritual direction for congregants, I am semi-retired and willing to take on individual clients in my home. | I have offered retreats for women for Sanford Mennonite, Plains Mennonite, and East Chestnut Street Mennonite. | women and men |
| Waggy | Deanna | South Bend | Indiana | I focus on assisting your exploration of whole-being health (body, mind, emotions and soul) through dialogue, creative arts or bodywork to tap into soul wisdom. Bodywork in combination with spiritual direction allows you to reach a deeper expanded state of inner awareness, making this combination ideal to address any inner child, ancestral or archetype/personality/parts that limit full access to inner soul wisdom. You direct the session. I am trained in a variety of holistic medicine approaches that complement your spiritual direction session including Zero Balancing and Process Acupressure. In person or virtual session via phone or Zoom. | Holistic Healing for body/mind/spirit, learning styles and prayer, spiritual growth during transitions (life stages/passages), self-care, wellness, stress release; website www.DWaggy.com Currently only providing online retreats due to pandemic safe practices. | Daytime, some evenings, online or in person guided sessions |
| Weidman | Biff | South Bend | Indiana | Areas of special interest include: finding and following a personal calling; discernment in daily life; Benedictine spirituality; and the grace in aging. | I have led ongoing spiritual formation groups on these themes: "The Gift of Simplicity: Centered Living in an Age of Distraction" "Memories of God: the Life-shaping Power of Our Stories" [Life Review] | local women and men |
| Weldy | Karen | Indianapolis | Indiana | Trauma, suffering, grief, stress, bereavement can affect our spiritual lives. | “Daughters of Mothers Who Have Died”, “In the Cleft of the Rock”, healing (including trauma healing), grief work, suffering, discernment, use of creative media | women and men, LGBTQ+, individual or group direction. In person, Skype, Google Duo, etc. are possible. |
| Wenger | Naomi | Three Rivers | Michigan | I meet folks in the context of guided silent retreats at The Hermitage retreat center. I also meet with folks on a regular basis in-person or by video conference. I offer the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in either 30-day format (January only) or 19th Annotation for 9 months. | I am available to lead retreats on any aspect of contemplative life and practice, such as prayer, silence, rule of life, etc. I also offer retreats in Advent and Lent using the lections for those seasons. | I am open to anyone |
| Wenger | Sandy | Harrisonburg | Virginia | I companion travelers as a spiritual director. I also see spiritual directors for supervision. All are welcome. No judgement. I am a bit of a non-traditional spiritual director, helping you listen in to what is calling you...growing, creating, healing, being. | All are welcome, mostly meeting via zoom, at this time. | |
| Witmer | Linda | Lancaster | PA | I am an RN with an M.Div. Having spent many years overseas with MCC and EMM, I enjoy supporting those serving overseas or those in transition. I am comfortable doing spiritual direction via zoom or in person. I generally meet with people in my home. | I lead 4 silent retreats each year with Donna Holstein (also a spiritual director) at Mariawald Renewal Center, Reading, PA We include art, spiritual practices, and offer input and guidance. We have a website and a blog offering online Advent and Lent blog retreats 3 times per week. Website is Sacred Rhythms: https://www.practicingsacredrhythms.com/. A Tending Place is my own retreat space in my home in Lancaster City. Website: https://tendingplace.weebly.com/ References needed if I don't know the person. Guests may come and go as they wish. They may have their own personal retreat or I am available for spiritual direction. Art and photography are special interests of mine and I use them as contemplate practices. I make lap finger labyrinths with broken shells and glass. | I am available to offer spiritual guidance to women, men, students, and persons from other cultures. I am especially interested in making spiritual direction accessible to all people, particularly persons of low income. |
| Zehr | Timothy | Strasburg | Pennsylvania | Prayer, scripture meditation, spiritual growth during transitions, seasons of the Christian year | Open to all |