Doctor of Ministry (Christian Spirituality track)
Columbia Theological Seminary, 2007
Final Project: “Stirrings of Contemplation in the Obscure Night”
Most of my doctoral work focused on the dark night, an experience during which we cannot pray in our usual way, receive little satisfaction from our spiritual life, and yet yearn for God’s presence.
Certificate in the Art of Spiritual Direction
San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1999
M.A. in Theology
Chicago Theological Seminary, 1987
B.A. in English
Goshen College, 1981
Experience Offering Spiritual Direction
Since 1996
Ministerial Credentials
Held by the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference
of the Mennonite Church USA
Ordination by the Illinois Conference of the Mennonite Church USA,
Pentecost 1990
Professional Memberships
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Spiritual Directors International Employment
Pastor
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, Indiana, 2002-present
Pastor
Columbus Mennonite Church, Columbus, Ohio, 1991-2002
Assistant Pastor
Lombard Mennonite Church, Lombard, Illinois, 1990-1991
Associate Director
Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Lombard, Illinois, 1987-1990
Volunary Service
Program Coordinator
Mennonite Central Committee,
Miami and Belle Glade, Florida, 1981-1985
Lay Preacher/Teacher
L’Eglise Ebenezer du la Reconciliacion Chretienne,
Miami, Florida, 1982-1985
Selected Publications
Books
Prayer Practices for Terrifically Busy People (you can buy your own copy here).
The Dark Night: A Gift of God (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, available later this year).