Our Walk With Him...
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith..."
– Hebrews 12:1-2
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is usually a one-on-one relationship between two people, where one person discusses their walk with God, and the other, through prayer and conversation, seeks to deepen that person’s intimacy with God.
As an illustration, a spiritual director is like one who looks at another’s map, and through God's guidance, helps the other avoid dead ends and watch out for potholes, while all together pointing them on a way to draw closer to God.
“A spiritual director is not a counselor, a therapist or an analyst, but a mature fellow Christian to whom we choose to be accountable for living our spiritual life and from whom we can expect prayerful support in our constant struggle to discern God’s activity.”
– Henri Nouwen
I'm available to meet with people who are...
In particular, I have a huge heart for...
Missionaries
Having personally served on the mission field, I have a deep desire to support and encourage fellow missionaries—whether overseas or back in the U.S.—for sabbatical, home assignment, health reasons, etc. Wherever you are globally, many of us rely on the faithful support of others as we follow God’s call. My desire is to come alongside these servants with encouragement, understanding, and practical help.
Disabilities
I personally experienced a traumatic brain injury in 2007, so I understand what it’s like to face setbacks, obstacles, and unexpected roadblocks in life. And yet, through it all, God has walked with me every step of the way, shining His light in ways I never could have imagined—even when I wouldn’t have asked for it. While my challenges may be different from yours, I know we serve the same faithful God who is present with each of us, no matter what we’re going through.
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"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for You are with me."
- Psalm 23:4
There's a reason I felt led by God to pursue spiritual direction. Read about the impact it has made on my life and the love I have for doing it for others.
“I am so grateful for the guidance and insight of Christie! Her ability to hear from the Lord and direct me to Christ blessed me immensely. Spiritual Direction was very new to me, but the process was very natural with Christie. She is a wonderful listener and understood the life of a foreign missionary well, which I was thankful for. I would highly recommend her for spiritual direction for anyone looking to further explore their relationship with the Lord in a new way.”
– K. M., Missionary in the Congo
Become a part of the ministry...
Your partnership provides for my essential needs, empowers me to serve at Azmera retreats and offer ongoing spiritual direction to missionary women, sustains my collaboration with other organizations, and makes it possible for me to provide soul care and spiritual formation to those who cannot afford it.