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Amy’s experience with suffering led her down a healing path that included spiritual direction.  The presence, safety, and empathy of a dedicated, listening companion was truly transformational in her life.  She is honored to be a safe harbor for those who are wrestling with doubt, wandering in a desert season, or exploring new practices to deepen their union with God. She received her spiritual direction certificate from the PAX Center for Spiritual Formation and is a member of CSDA. She has extensive training in trauma and is IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed. Amy is passionate about integrating neuroscience, somatic practices, parts work, attachment, and contemplative spirituality.  She has experience in non-profit pastoral care, life coaching, project management, teaching, and social services.  Amy also had the privilege of facilitating and developing a trauma recovery and soul care program for a local under-resourced community. She is available to meet virtually on Zoom.

An “unofficial” listener for most of her life, Lisa was first introduced to spiritual direction as part of her master’s degree studies in Christian Spiritual Formation. This led her to further training through the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction. Lisa is IFS-informed and her desire is to provide a listening place for women to connect with the heart of God. She longs to help them see their belovedness in the Father’s eyes outside of any role they inhabit or service they perform so that they may receive the gift of shalom at the core of their being, even if the tempests and chaos of life that surround them don’t change. With her life touched in various ways by the military, medicine, infertility, foster care, adoption, troubled teens, addiction, chronic disease, and church hurt and confusion, she seeks to walk with others through the many challenges of life and faith, drawing ever closer to the heart of God on whatever pathway they find themselves.

Christie Latta is a graduate of the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and The Contemplative Activist (TCA) two-year training program in IFS (Internal Family Systems). She also serves as a co-trainer in our TCA-SSD training team.

Christie would be honored to journey with you, looking for God “In the here and now, because the place where we are in our lives is the place where we find God. This is where God lives.” (Alice Fryling). Christie deeply believes that God is present in everything: the good, the hard, the ordinary, the daily of both our inner and outer lives. In all things, He is quietly waiting to be found. And, it is her greatest joy, in partnership with the Holy Spirit, to accompany you in these places and spaces of your life, towards deeper awareness, hope, understanding and wholeness. If you would like to connect with Christie, you can reach her at christielatta@gmail.com.

Bill has been providing spiritual direction to men since retiring from a career of computer programming. He also works as a volunteer teaching English to refugees. He completed a two year training program in spiritual direction through Sustainable Faith (2020). He and his wife are members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. They live in Boise, Idaho, where they raised three daughters. They enjoy outdoor activities in Idaho such as riding bicycles and camping. Bill feels it is a privilege to sit with men listening for God’s direction. He invites you to this opportunity to go deeper with God, and is available for direction via in-person and Zoom.

Todd has accompanied individual and group spiritual journeys since 1998 and is a member of SDI and CSDA. Todd enjoys working with a diverse range of people and ages at different life stages. He has been described by directees as a gentle presence, a good listener, wise guide, and a safe space to share experiences with. Since 2011 Todd has loved guiding Ignatian Exercises experiences as a trained facilitator. Todd has a D.Min in Leadership and Spiritual Formation, an M.A. in Intercultural Leadership, Spiritual Direction certification, and has a BS in Pastoral Studies.Todd lives in California with his wife and two dogs and has two kids in college. He enjoys the outdoors, running, reading, and suffering as an Oregon State sports fan. Words such as deep, curious, piercing, and imaginative are good descriptors. Todd meets with people in person and over Zoom.

Jeff’s career experience includes working in the corporate world, then starting and building a business. He is a certified life coach and business coach. He received his spiritual direction training through Sustainable Faith and is IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed. He received training by Life Model Works in relational skills, brain science and interacting with Immanuel. His specialty is working with people in the marketplace, including transitioning to retirement. As an Achiever on the Enneagram, Jeff is learning to have his doing flow from his being. Jeff endeavors to create a space where people can slow down, pay attention to God’s work in their lives and gain His perspective. He meets with people over Zoom and in person.

Robin is beloved by God, a woman, a wife, a momma, a daughter, and a poet. She believes each of us are shaped epigenetically, in utero, before we can walk, and every moment after, but we are not helpless or hopeless because of others’ stories or our own. Regeneration of our minds, souls, and bodies is possible because there is a bigger narrative going on and it is held in the hands of a God she has come to know, serve, and now deeply love. Robin received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is available for direction via Zoom, and in-person if you’re able to come to Jefferson City, MO!

Melanie has always been a nurturer: of plants, animals, children, and friends. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is also trained as an Ultimate Journey facilitator. She has earned several certificates in Biblical counseling through CCEF (Westminster Theological Seminary) and is familiar with using the Enneagram to understand our unique reflection of the image of God in a broken world. Melanie loves to enter into a sacred space and time with spiritual companions to discern God’s invitation connect with Him through meditation and Lectio Divina. She is available for direction via in-person, Google Meet, & telephone.

With a heart for Jesus, prayer practices, and bible study, Suzanne desires to sit alongside fellow sojourners and explore God’s presence and promises in their stories. Suzanne has been actively participating, and facilitating, bible studies since 1999. She has experienced the school of “hard knocks” and has faith that Jesus can redeem the most unfathomable hardships more beautifully than our imaginations can ponder. Suzanne’s main gifts to offer are love, listening and discernment. She has completed her spiritual direction studies through Sustainable Faith and she is a member of CSDA.

Stacey marvels at the path God has cleared for her to find His nearness. During some stormy years of pain and loss, her faith was reshaped to discover the presence of Jesus through the practice of Lament. The freedom explored in this ancient spiritual practice led her to write a lament booklet to encourage others. Through her dependence on the Holy Spirit, Stacey finds deep listening to other’s stories a means to dusting for the fingerprints of God. Currently, in her local Church, she leads small groups through a grief support ministry which she co-created. Coming alongside those struggling with loss of any type stirs Stacey to show the same mercy, grace, and compassion she received. She has completed her Spiritual Direction certificate through Sustainable Faith, is IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed, and is available for both individual and group direction via in-person or zoom.