There are seasons when your soul is still faithful… but tired. When the old formulas stop working. When you’re carrying questions, grief, or a quiet longing you can’t quite name.
My journey has taken me from performance-driven faith into a life rooted in belovedness and union with God.
- Master’s in Spiritual Formation and Leadership (Friends University)
- Certified Spiritual Director (Portland Seminary)
- 15+ years in local church ministry
“I’ve been meeting with Elisa for spiritual direction for over a year, and I can confidently say that my walk with Jesus would not be the same without our meetings. Elisa has met with me through a variety of joys and tensions. She listens patiently and carefully, calls out the good, and at the right time, grabs the shovel so we can dig deeper together. There have been so many impactful, marking moments that have occurred because of how Elisa listened to both me and the Spirit. Saying yes to meet with Elisa is a yes that God continually blesses.” – Maria
Finding a Spiritual Director for your Next Right Move
Spiritual direction is a place to slow down and pay attention—together.
I offer spiritual direction as a gentle, grounded companionship for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with God and learn to recognize Christ’s presence in real life.
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Spiritual direction is the practice of being with someone as they seek to deepen their relationship with God. It’s not about fixing or solving—it’s about making space to notice what’s true, what’s stirring, and where God may be gently inviting you.
Who this is for
- Spiritual burnout or exhaustion
- Doubt, deconstruction, or faith transition
- Life transitions, chronic illness, grief, or loss
- Discernment without pressure
- A longing for embodied, sustainable spirituality
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My approach
I’m shaped by two convictions: God is relentlessly loving, and real transformation is possible when we cooperate with that love over time.
I hold contemplative tenderness alongside a quietly charismatic expectancy—making room for silence, prayer, and listening, while staying open to the Spirit’s gentle invitations.
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