Member information

First Name

Ruth

Last Name

Johnston

City

North Liberty

State - Province

IA

Country

USA

Email

rjohnston453@gmail.com

Phone

612-432-8757

Faith Community

First Mennonite, Iowa City

Training

Completed the spiritual direction training program out of the Center for Spiritual Guidance, Bird Island, MN (2002). I also have a MATS degree from AMBS, and 4 units of CPE. I am board certified as a chaplain (2004) and I'm ordained in the Mennonite church (2002).

Active Practice

Active mInistry 2001 - present

Description of Practice

I worked 14 years as hospital chaplain, 9 years as hospice grief counselor, had intermittent spiritual direction clients throughout the years as well. Special interest is around grief, loss, and transitions. Also open to spiritual seekers, traditional and non-traditional thinkers.

Retreats

Availability

I am open to anyone who is genuinely interested in paying attention to the movements of the Spirit. I have a broad sense of ministry and enjoy working with a variety of people.

Supervision

Looking for group

Status

Active/open for new directees

Brief statement