ABOUT

With 18 years of ministry experience, I currently serve as a Spiritual Director, ELCA and Faith + Lead (a ministry of Luther Seminary) Coach, Faith Formation Director at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in West Lafayette, IN, and Assistant Director and Mentor Coordinator for E-Connect, an ecumenical transformational ministry for congregations within the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. I train congregations in transformational ministry and guide them through discernment processes to understand their identity and divine calling.

 

My journey into Spiritual Direction began in 2013, driven by a deep passion for faith formation and spiritual guidance. This role allows me to witness God’s work in individuals through one-on-one sessions and retreats, making Spiritual Direction a way of life that reflects constant awareness of God’s presence.

 

Since 2020, I have also been dedicated to coaching, building on 17 years as a gymnastics coach and experience as a VP of Retail Administration at a community bank. My expertise includes End of Life and Grief, Mission Development, Congregational Vitality, Discipleship, and Team Coaching, with ongoing Leadership Coach training. I am committed to helping ministry leaders, teams, and congregations discern their vocational calling and embrace their purpose. My mission is to blend contemplative practices, deep listening, and coaching to help individuals connect with God, themselves, and others and to reach their full potential.

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I absolutely love being married to Randy and being the mother of our three young adult children and our two dogs, Norm and Zeus. I enjoy hiking, yoga, gardening, and spending time with our family and friends.  

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Spiritual Formation and Direction certification from Wellstreams. Wellstreams is a three-year formation and direction program offered through the Spirituality Network of Columbus, OH.

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Level 1 Coach training- Coach Net.

Level 2 Coaching-Mission Development and Congregational

Vitality training -ELCA Coaching

Level 2 Coaching-Discipleship training - ELCA Coaching

ACC Training and Mentor Coaching - ELCA Coaching

Team Coach Training -Summit Coaching and Behavioral Consulting

End of Life and Grief Coaching - Coaching at the End of Life

Leadership Coaching- Summit Coaching and Behavioral Consulting

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Graduate of the Indiana Bankers Association's  Leadership Development Program

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Mediation Training for Church Leaders through the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.

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