What Is Spiritual Direction
A Christian spiritual director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.*
What Is Spiritual Direction
A Christian spiritual director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.*
Why Is This So Important
They listen to your heart and notice the work and patterns of the Holy Spirit in your life.
They invite you to develop a foundation rooted in a love relationship with Jesus.
They create a safe space for you to reflect on your feelings and thoughts.
They encourage you to be intentional about your spiritual journey.
Your session can be a monthly reminder to recalibrate your heart towards Jesus.
They invite you to develop a foundation rooted in a love relationship with Jesus.
They create a safe space for you to reflect on your feelings and thoughts.
They encourage you to be intentional about your spiritual journey.
Your session can be a monthly reminder to recalibrate your heart towards Jesus.
Why Is This So Important
They listen to your heart and notice the work and patterns of the Holy Spirit in your life.
They invite you to develop a foundation rooted in a love relationship with Jesus.
They create a safe space for you to reflect on your feelings and thoughts.
They encourage you to be intentional about your spiritual journey.
Your session can be a monthly reminder to recalibrate your heart towards Jesus.
They invite you to develop a foundation rooted in a love relationship with Jesus.
They create a safe space for you to reflect on your feelings and thoughts.
They encourage you to be intentional about your spiritual journey.
Your session can be a monthly reminder to recalibrate your heart towards Jesus.
A Typical Session
Adult's sessions are one-on-one and generally last 50-60 minutes.
Children's sessions last 20-30 minutes.
Children's sessions last 20-30 minutes.
What Spiritual Direction Is NoT
Spiritual Direction is contemplative listening to the Holy Spirit, not counseling, psychotherapy, or problem-solving.
Spiritual Direction Sessions
Adults $50 per meeting
Children $25 per meeting
A Typical Session
Adult and Teenager's sessions are one-on-one and generally last 50-60 minutes.
Children's sessions last 20-30 minutes.
Children's sessions last 20-30 minutes.
What Spiritual Direction Is NoT
Spiritual Direction is contemplative listening to the Holy Spirit, not counseling, psychotherapy, or problem-solving.
Spiritual Direction Sessions
Adults and Teenagers $50 per meeting
Children $25 per meeting
Spiritual Directors
This directory features Spiritual Directors who have successfully completed an approved Spiritual Direction training program, been vetted by pastoral staff, and are active members of Vineyard Community Church, reflecting our vision and values.
For more information, please reach out to a director.
Spiritual Directors
This directory features Spiritual Directors who have successfully completed an approved Spiritual Direction training program, been vetted by pastoral staff, and are active members of Vineyard Community Church, reflecting our vision and values.
For more information, please reach out to a director.
Barb Toft | CONTACT
Barb is gifted at helping others identify the obvious and not-so-obvious workings of God in their life. She considers it an honor to hold a space open where people can spend unhurried time in His presence as they find their way to the heart of God's love for them. Barb received her certificate in Spiritual Direction from the School of Sustainable Faith. She also has specialized training in the Ignatian Exercises. As a spiritual director, she can meet with you in person or online via Zoom. She's happy to answer any questions you might have.
Barb Toft
CONTACT
It is my honor to help you identify the obvious and not-so-obvious workings of God in your life and to hold a space open where you can spend unhurried time in His presence as you find your way to the heart of God's love for you. I received my certificate in Spiritual Direction from the School of Sustainable Faith as well as specialized training to journey with you through the Ignatian Exercises. As a director, I can meet with you in person or online via Zoom. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.
Mark is an author, speaker, storyteller, pastor, spiritual director, and coach. He’s served as a senior pastor for over forty years, leading congregations, both large and small, in practically every context, from a tiny, rural town in northeast Georgia to the burgeoning suburbs of Kansas City. He’s led the same congregation for twenty-five years, recently transitioning to serve as Pastor of Spiritual Formation.
Mark is an author, speaker, storyteller, pastor, spiritual director, and coach. He’s served as a senior pastor for over forty years, leading congregations, both large and small, in practically every context, from a tiny, rural town in northeast Georgia to the burgeoning suburbs of Kansas City. He’s led the same congregation for twenty-five years, recently transitioning to serve as Pastor of Spiritual Formation.
Dianne Warner | CONTACT
Dianne Warner is a veteran spiritual companion and listener, joyfully helping others dust for the fingerprints of God in their lives. Trained by Sustainable Faith in 2015, Dianne reflects, encourages, and highlights what God might be doing while helping folks remember where they’ve been so they can see how far they’ve come. She’s an extra set of eyes and ears to help others see and hear what God might be up to, holding open a space where folks can encounter God.
Dianne Warner
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Dianne Warner is a veteran spiritual companion and listener, joyfully helping others dust for the fingerprints of God in their lives. Trained by Sustainable Faith in 2015, Dianne reflects, encourages, and highlights what God might be doing while helping folks remember where they’ve been so they can see how far they’ve come. She’s an extra set of eyes and ears to help others see and hear what God might be up to, holding open a space where folks can encounter God.
Alexis Dasari | CONTACT
Alexis serves as the Family Life Pastor and is a certified children’s spiritual director. With twenty years of experience in various ministry roles, she is passionate about helping children recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit, to what is good, beautiful, and life-giving in their lives. She facilitates this through open-ended questions and interactive materials that encourage storytelling by the child.
Alexis Dasari
CONTACT
Alexis serves as the Family Life Pastor and is a certified children’s spiritual director. With twenty years of experience in various ministry roles, she is passionate about helping children recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit, to what is good, beautiful, and life-giving in their lives. She facilitates this through open-ended questions and interactive materials that encourage storytelling by the child.
*(Description from Grafted Life Ministries)
*(Description from Grafted Life Ministries)