I had the pleasure of being introduced to Spiritual Direction almost a decade ago when I was trying to discern where God was calling me next. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that call would lead me to the Tending The Holy Program to become a Spiritual Director. The invitation for a deeper relationship with God, incorporating spiritual practices into my daily life, and showing up as my true self, were just a few ways Christos transformed my life. The community that surrounded me, prayed for me, and allowed the Spirit to do the work was life changing.

I am grateful for the ministry of spiritual direction. It has been an honor and a privilege to walk alongside others as they share their stories and their awareness of the Spirit’s invitations for their lives. Douglas Steere said “To listen another’s soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another” and I believe that to be true. I have learned that we were never meant to walk this spiritual journey alone. We need each other to listen to the Spirit, heal, and grow. I am grateful to have listened to the Spirit and followed the call back home to Christos as the Executive Director. What a gift it is to serve, be in relationship, and walk alongside the learners, staff, facilitators, faculty, board, volunteers, and friends of this community!

ABOUT HEIDI:

As a Congregational Care and Vocational Discernment Counselor, Spiritual Director, Higher Education Program Director, Assistant Professor, Enneagram and Spiritual Practices Retreat Facilitator, Heidi has 20 years of experience walking alongside those navigating life’s transitions.

Heidi holds a Master of Arts from Wartburg Seminary in Iowa, and a Master of Arts in Human Development with specializations in Career Counseling and Spirituality from Saint Mary’s University of MN. She is also certified as a Spiritual Director through Christos Center for Spiritual Formation and is trained in the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition.