about

As someone who has spent two decades in church ministry, I deeply value the opportunity to provide confidential space for pastors and leaders as they tend to the realities of their own spiritual journey. In the words of Eugene Peterson, “It is easier to find guides, someone to tell you what to do, than someone to be with you in a discerning, prayerful companionship as you work it out for yourself. This is what spiritual direction is.” Tending the soil of your own inner life is the greatest gift you can give to those around you.

A transformational aspect of my own story has been learning to embrace seasons of doubt in regards to faith, life, and suffering, seeing these as an invitation rather than simply a disruption. Wrestling with our questions is a normal part of the spiritual life that can deepen and enrich our faith like nothing else can. I know how important it is to have judgment-free, compassionate support when re-evaluating and exploring matters of faith. My faith upbringing has largely been in the evangelical and charismatic stream and in recent years, I’ve been deeply nourished by the wider, ecumenical church and the diversity and depth of its rich history. I’ve been profoundly shaped by the work of Eugene Peterson, Dallas Willard, Ruth Haley Barton, Curt Thompson, Henri Nouwen, and the wisdom of many others in the contemplative stream and spiritual formation landscape.

Outside of Wellspring Lane, I spend my time serving our local church in the areas of worship and spiritual formation, where I enjoy meeting with individuals and couples, leading groups, and writing/curating discipleship materials.  My husband, Chris, and I have 3 children, Adelyn, Ella, and Luke. In 2018, we happily returned home to the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania after living out of state for many years (a warm “hello” to our former homes of MD, OH, and CO!)