Spiritual Direction

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I have a confession to make.

I never went to seminary in order to become a spiritual director. I didn’t even know what spiritual direction was. Somehow, I ended up accepted into a direction training program and once I started meeting with people, I knew. I knew that my life plans were about to change. I was discovering the profound gift of creating space for another person to be listened to and to notice God’s invitations in life.

I continue to make this discovery every time I offer spiritual direction.

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology in May 2010 and currently offer individual and group direction, as well as individual and group supervision (current member of ESDA and SDI spiritual direction associations). Embodiment, hospitality, and storytelling characterize my approach, as well as pilgrimage, having completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain in 2018. I am available to meet in-person in Seattle or online.

Fill out the form below to inquire about meeting with Jen.

Group Spiritual Direction Training

Learn to create and lead group spaces where connection and community flourish in my upcoming Group Direction Training.
This course is geared towards the spiritual director looking to translate their skills into group settings. Participants will be invited to welcome and navigate unique stories within their groups and nurture a curiosity amongst group members that cultivates deepening relationships. They will practice improvising across group direction formats and situations, while gaining the tools needed to create accessible groups across a variety of environments.
Training starts Spring 2024. Learn more and register here.

Upcoming Groups

Take time for a group spiritual direction experience curated especially for female pastors. In this group you will have space to connect to other women in ministry, receive care, and share your stories of the beauties and deep pains of this unique vocation.

Discover a different way of being as we detangle our church experiences from the expansive love of God. Join us in a safe space to share our stories of God, the church, and ourselves as we explore the tender places of our faith.

Email Jen for information on bringing this group to your church community.

Pastoral Sabbatical Planning

Embarking on a sabbatical can be both an exciting and overwhelming possibility. I offer support from the planning stages to the sabbatical time itself through to re-entry post sabbatical. Support is customized to each pastor’s unique needs. Email Jen to connect and discover what your sabbatical could look like.

WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?

(Adapted from the ESDA website)

A spiritual director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.

What to Expect

You can meet with a spiritual director either in person, over the phone or via video conferencing. A session usually lasts for about an hour and takes place about once a month. Each spiritual director sets their own fee and every meeting is confidential. During the session your spiritual director will help guide the dialogue through attentive listening and thoughtful questions.

Distinctions

Spiritual direction differs from other helping modalities in its focus: the intention in spiritual direction is not to help solve a problem, but rather to look for God’s activity within any problems and within the rest of the person’s life experience. This perspective invites you into deeper relationship with God in the midst of whatever you are experiencing.

To Begin Direction

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