I have been a spiritual seeker for as long I can remember. My journey has led me through pastoring a church & campus ministry, hospital chaplaincy & department leadership, spiritual direction & supervision, spiritual & Enneagram teaching, and a whole bunch of reading. I love the spiritual quest, and especially when it involves journey with individuals and groups.
I live in Minneapolis with my wife, Melanie (who does similar work: hospice bereavement counselor and chaplain, spiritual direction, and yoga teaching). We have a wonderful daughter, Ana, who is a social worker, and three fine dogs (Pearlie, Charlie, and Winnie). I’m so fortunate and I love my life!
Here are some specifics about my background:
TRAINING:
Leadership Circle Profile Facilitator, 2016
Infinite Possibilities Trainer (through Mike Dooley), 2012
Coach University (Coaching Certificate), 2008
Center for Spiritual Guidance (Spiritual Direction Certificate), 2004
Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor (ACPE), 2001
Ordained, Lutheran Pastor (ELCA), 1988
EDUCATION:
M.Div. Yale Divinity School, 1985
B.A. Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, 1982
EXPERIENCE:
Spiritual Direction
Founder: Sojourners Spiritual Direction Program, 2014 to present
Spiritual Director, 2002 to present
Staff: Spiritual Guidance & Leadership Program, 2004 to 2012
Workshop and Retreat Leader, Speaker
Wide variety of topics, 1990 to present
Coaching & Leadership
Life Coaching with specialties in spiritual development and the Enneagram, 2008 to present
Leadership Strength & Growth Areas Assessments: Leadership Circle Profile Certified Facilitator, 2016 to present
Chaplaincy, Health Care and Pastoral Education
Certified Pastoral Educator, M Health Fairview, 2018 to present
Director of Spiritual Care, Park Nicollet, 2002 to 2018
Board Certified Chaplain, 2002 to present
Certified Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor (ACPE), 1998 to present
Lead Chaplain and CPE Supervisor, Unity Hospital 1999 to 2002
Chaplaincy and CPE Training, Allina Health Services, 1996 to 2002
Ministry
Adjunct Faculty, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN 2019 to present
Campus Pastor, Colorado State University, 1993 – 1996
Parish Pastor, Minnetonka Lutheran Church, 1988 – 1993