The River that has Shaped Me

My journey has been nourished by many streams of learning, spiritual practice, creativity, and service. Each experience has flowed into the larger river of my calling, shaping the way I accompany others on their sacred journeys.

I am a member of Spiritual Directors International, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and lay-ordained in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition. I have been a former Board Member of the Wesleyan Contemplative Order.

My path has included serving as a retreat and workshop leader, speaker, and founder of a Church of the Wild community. Before entering ministry, I was a journalist for The Charlotte Observer, writing for the Faith and Values section, where I had the privilege of exploring and sharing the many ways people practice their faith, the values that inspire them and the communities they have formed.