Spiritual Directors

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Many people today want to grow in the spiritual life. Among other things, they wonder, “Should I seek and find a spiritual director to help me on my way?” Spiritual direction may be your next step in drawing closer to God. You are invited to read the profiles of Spiritual Directors in the Triad area available for anyone interested in spiritual direction.

LOCAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

FIL ANDERSON

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: General

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: 2605 Branchwood Road, Greensboro

For more information about spiritual guidance with Fil Anderson, visit his information page.

MARGE BIRGE

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Workng with mid-life issues; Caregivers; Women Issues

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Marge's Home

For more information about spiritual guidance with Marge Birge, visit her information page.

EDITH CECIL

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Women's spirituality, Prayer and presence. Ministry name is Prayer and Presence. Contemplative prayer forms, movement meditation, facilitating group spiritual direction and leading retreats.

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Edith’s Home in High Point

For more information about spiritual guidance with Edith Cecil, visit her information page.

CAMERON COOKE

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Individuals, small groups, life experience, business, law, government, having fun in life and growth.

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Mutual choice

For more information about spiritual guidance with Cameron Cooke, visit his information page.

MARJORIE DONNELLLY

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: For those who are in transition, in the ministry, in the “sandwich generation” with responsibilities for families and/or aging parents, for those who long for deeper meaning in life, and those looking for support for their creative endeavors, Marjorie provides guidance for exploring the inward journey of self-discovery, spirituality and creativity.

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: At the office of InnerWalk, 215 West Fisher Avenue (located over the Sacred Garden Bookstore)

For more information about spiritual guidance with Marjorie Donnelly, visit her information page.

ROBIN DORKO

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Non-denominational, familiarity with 12-step programs, has worked with clergy, gay and lesbian issues

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: 525 Woodvale Drive, Greensboro

For more information about spiritual guidance with Robin Dorko, visit her information page.

DAVID FOUCHE

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Individuals or groups; will conduct spiritual life retreats for adults

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Trinity Center, Inc., 640 Holly Avenue, Winston-Salem or David’s home

For more information about spiritual guidance with David Fouche, visit his information page.

ELIZABETH GRAVES

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Individuals, 20's to 40's especially

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Negotiable

For more information about spiritual guidance with Elizabeth Graves, visit her information page.

DEE IRWIN

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Serves as a spiritual friend to clergy, spiritual directors themselves, and those called to examine their own spiritual journey

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Healing Ground, where an outdoor labyrinth is available along with meditation spots throughout the grounds

For more information about spiritual guidance with Dee Irwin, visit her information page.

REV. TOM LANE, D.Min.

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: People in ministry; women, men, and groups who desire a greater degree of wholeness and/or vocational clarity; working with nighttime dreams as aids to guidance, discernment, and meaning; workshops on “dreamwork as a spiritual practice”

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Office at 912 North Elm Street, Greensboro; monthly “Introduction to Dreamwork” workshops at: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greensboro

For more information about spiritual guidance with Rev. Tom Lane, D. Min., visit his information page.

MARION MCCOLLUM

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: A prayerful, contemplative approach drawing on training as a spiritual director and counselor with particular focus on vocational, relationship, midlife and aging issues

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Sunroom of Marion's home, 1606 Milan Rd. Greensboro

For more information about spiritual guidance with Marion McCollum, visit her information page.

DOUG MCLEROY

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Transitions, stress, and the dark night of the soul.

Training in Spiritual Direction: Doctor of Ministry, Master of Theology, and Master of Divinity in pastoral care and counseling; certificate in Spiritual Formation from Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia

Professional Organizations: Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage Family Therapists and Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors; licensed NC Fee-Based Practicing Pastoral Counselor (North Carolina).

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: First Presbyterian Church, 318 South Main Street, Reidsville

Any Other Useful Logistics: 1 hour monthly, fee negotiable.

For more information about spiritual guidance with Doug McLeroy, visit his information page.

MARY C. MCNEAL

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Serves as a spiritual friend and reflective listener for anyone seeking greater integration and wholeness of body, mind and spirit; answers to life situations often come from within when one experiences an atmosphere of hospitality and acceptance in the presence of the Sacred One

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: 6100 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro

For more information about spiritual guidance with Mary C. McNeal, visit her information page.

KITTY RODGERS

Areas of Spiritual Direction Expertise: Anyone interested in a mature Christianity and/or women's issues

Location Where Spiritual Direction Takes Place: Kitty’s home

For more information about spiritual guidance with Kitty Rodgers, visit her information page.