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Bridget is drawn to journey with those who desire to live deeply into the heart of God. In this space, the Holy Spirit awakens us to the Father’s love and delight. We find ourselves keeping company with Jesus, discovering His rhythms of grace, and noticing His movements in our days. Bridget has completed Spiritual Direction formation with Sustainable Faith and continues post-graduate study. She is a member of Grafted Life Ministries and Spiritual Directors International. She was a young widow but has now been married to her husband, Jim, for 30 years; they have two children, ages 12 and 18, and an elderly (but very good) dog. In her free time you’ll find her with a book of some kind, and outside only in excellent weather. She is available for direction via in-person, Zoom, or FaceTime.

Holly is a follower of Jesus and is passionate about creating spaces for compassionate listening and connecting with God. Holly received her two-year certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and is a member of ESDA. She has served in a variety of ministry positions over the past 30 years and currently her heart is drawn to Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care and Retreats. She is available for Spiritual Direction and retreat planning and speaking. In her free time Holly loves to spend time with family and friends, travel, walk and drink hot chocolate, and is available for direction via in-person, Zoom or FaceTime.

Jacky currently serves in pastoral ministry and knows it is a privilege to companion with others as their eyes become wide open to the mercies of God. She trusts God’s active presence to shape souls from within in order to live fully into God’s intentions and purposes. Her passion for spiritual direction comes from having received direction for more than ten years. She has a D. Min in Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders and received the two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith. Jacky is drawn to being with women in ministry and those in professional and personal transitions. The transformational work of grief is a highlight of her practice. She is available for direction in-person and on zoom and companions with both individuals and groups.Jacky is available via in-person or Zoom.

Mike met Jesus in 1972 as a high school senior during the Jesus Movement. Soon thereafter a call to ministry led to time at Princeton Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He has worked in youth ministry for 15 years in both Young Life and church ministries, then 15 years in adult ministries, and now for the last 10 years as a nursing home chaplain. Mike was ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in 1997, and currently leads a ministry of planting churches in the under-served nursing homes in Memphis, TN. Mike received his two-year certificate from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction in 2023. and loves helping men know Jesus more intimately. On-line or in-person.

A contemplative at heart, Patrice is a storyteller, speaker, and spiritual director (Ignatian tradition). She is focused on where God’s story meets our story, seeking to inspire humans to experience Christ’s love, grace, and mercy as bold, balanced, beautiful creations of God. Her folks may be broken but not bitter, bitter but getting better, better but hurting, hurting but not hopeless, hopeless but still hopeful, and want to meet God at the well. Patrice trained at the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available via Zoom, telephone, and in person. She also hosts group retreats throughout the year.

Pam is graduate of Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction and a member of ESDA. She offers a welcoming space for connection with God and the transformation that occurs in that loving presence. Pamela is a certified naturalist and by request offers the observation of nature as one of many reflective tools in soul care through her spiritual direction. Similarly, as the founder of Presence Ministries, Pam leads contemplative nature retreats for those seeking the presence of God in his creation. “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.“ Psalm 23:2 is a favorite scripture for Pam and she sees it as an invitation from God into His presence. It is her sincere desire to help you step into the quiet waters of God’s love, and would be honored to be your soul care companion through spiritual direction. Pamela is available for direction via in-person, Zoom, or telephone.

Emily is a creative and social person who simultaneously celebrates simplicity and solitude. She has walked with Jesus her whole life but saw exponential growth in her ability to recognize God’s ways of communicating with her when she began seeing a spiritual director in 2019. She is passionate about supporting those who have experienced spiritual abuse and creating space for those who do not feel safe engaging their faith in traditional structures. Being present is one of her favorite things and she prioritizes clear moments to practice presentness to yourself and to God during her sessions. She received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and is available via Google Meet, Zoom, phone or in person in Chicago.

Cathey’s great joy in life is being a wife, mom and grandma. She has been a Pastoral Counselor for over 25 years, walking with folks who are hurting. Recently, she received a two year certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction as well as a certification as an Enneagram practitioner from i@Enneagram Motions of the Soul. Drawing on her studies in Creative Design and Art journaling, Cathey offers Creative Lectio Divina using various art supplies. Her desire is to propose Spiritual Direction in a way that uniquely resonates with you and to hold space with you as you discern God’s presence. She is also available as a Soul Care retreat speaker. Cathey offers Spiritual Direction in-person or virtually using Zoom, FaceTime or telephone.

Megan is passionate about listening to you and inviting you into a space where you can listen to yourself and listen to God in the presence of another. She holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith and is a member of ESDA. As a Spiritual Director she offers a safe place for all to explore their relationship with God. While she operates from within a Christian perspective, she is eager to meet with any who are seeking God’s presence. She is available via In-person, Online, or Telephone.

Dr. Brown-Collins received her certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction and has a passion for being a companion with anyone who wishes to grow in Christ, learning how to hear and follow the Holy Spirit. Alice’s background in ministry is extensive – serving people in a university setting and in a congregational setting; from college students to women and children. A person of prayer, Alice is particularly interested in coming alongside those who are interested in reconciliation and ethnicity. She is available to meet in person, via phone, Facetime, or Zoom.