About
"My heart is to create space for people to encounter God in fresh ways, enabling them to grow and flourish in their walk with Christ. I treasure time listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit as I sit with my directees. Having personally gained from spiritual direction, I value the opportunity to be a soul-mate on another's spiritual journey.
My life is a “Kintsugi” life ~ broken and mended by the love and grace of the Holy Spirit. Having dealt with infertility, adoption, a difficult marriage, divorce, living internationally, and health issues, I embrace the position of a “Wounded Healer” (Henri Nouwen) in other’s lives.
After having lived in Japan for 30 years as a missionary, I am now based in the U.S. I currently serve as Chaplain of the Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS), a low-residency school based in FL; Spiritual Director and Ignatian Prayer guide; and travel extensively as a Global Trainer in Spiritual Formation and Worship Renewal through Faith and Learning Int'l. I have a doctorate in worship studies from IWS and advanced certificates in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction from Moody Bible Institute. I have led and spoken at numerous retreats in various countries and contexts.
I am an ordained Anglican priest and find great joy serving the people in my church, All Souls, in Indianapolis as the Assisting Priest and Missionary-in-Residence.
My (adopted) daughter and granddaughter live near me, giving me joy-filled days. I love swimming, music, and time in nature, especially near the ocean. Of course, I love sushi and all things Japanese!"
I use art and creative spiritual practices in my direction sessions.
Training
Moody Bible Institute Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction (2018); Ignatian Leader Training through Dale Gish (2025); Doctorate of Worship (2006)
Details
Cost per session
$100 with a sliding scale
Offers spiritual direction
Online, In-Person
Session length
50-60 minutes
Works with
Men, Women
Other languages spoken
Languages