“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
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Hi, I’m Jill. My true desire is for you to know how deeply you are loved by God. You are the beloved! At Space to Sojourn, you can expect a companionship of listening and attuning to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life and the world around you. As a Christ-centered Spiritual Director, I’ll be listening to how Jesus reveals himself to you – all with joy and gratitude that we get to do this work together. Whether in a video call or an in-person gathering at our home on the bayou, don’t be surprised at how often you hear me say, “WOW!” as I watch the unfolding of your inner life with God.
My education, background, and experiences add to this profession and help accompany others in their life with Christ. My education includes a BS in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University, 2-year training through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, and a certification in Godly Play. I am a member of the Christ-centered Spiritual Direction Association (CSDA) and a member of the Godly Play Foundation. My background includes health & fitness, military life, early childhood development, small business ownership, and Bible study and group leading. My marriage is a source of joy in our empty-nest life and our 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 2 grandsons bring great delight and laughter.
Spiritual Direction
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Jeremiah 29:13
A Christian spiritual director is a trained listener who accompanies you as you share about your spiritual journey. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow into your calling as a follower of Christ.
Spiritual Direction is beneficial when you are…
Facing a major life decision
Desiring new ways to pray
Questioning the foundations of your faith
Expressing a desire for a deeper relationship with God
Sensing a call or a stirring of a new dream
Looking for someone to journey with for a long period of time
What to expect
A Christ-centered companionship where we listen to God’s invitations and discern God’s guidance through quiet moments and prayer. My hope is that you will leave with a new awareness of God’s presence in your life.
Every meeting is confidential, and as a spiritual director, I guide the dialogue through attentive listening and thoughtful questions.
Our time may begin with Scripture, silence, or prayer that moves you to talk about what is preoccupying your thoughts, feelings or driving your actions.
Meetings can be in person, over the phone or via video.
A session lasts for about an hour and takes place once a month.
I offer an hourly rate with a sliding scale and a military discount. Please contact me for your specific rate.
Retreats
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
Mark 6:31
Retreats
RETREAT and REST: Position yourself with beauty in nature that cultivates your relationship with God. Allow your senses to reawaken with scripture, prayer, or worship.
REFLECT and RENEW: Linger and become aware of areas that need attention. Ponder God’s invitations. Spent time in a healthy community with a gentle invitation to share from your time with God.
Be with God and experience God’s love.
Night of the Beloved is a time for men and women to gather in community to worship and spend time with God. Expect the evening to flow between scripture and worship in a 2-hour time frame. Cost is $20.
Morning with Mary is where men and women come to linger: in solitude, scripture, worship and other spiritual practices. This includes a light breakfast as well. Cost is $35
The Wedding Feast is a full day retreat lasting 6-8 hours, to include 2 meals. A theme and any prep work or readings will be sent ahead of time. Cost is $75
Email your interest and to be informed of any date changes.
Soul Care Gatherings
The intentionality of setting aside time to care for your soul can get crowded in an already busy schedule. Come and experience the peace and rest that God promises. Created specifically for your group, these gatherings give space for care of body, mind, and spirit. Group time typically lasts between 1-2 hours, and fees are determined at the time of scheduling. These groups are not made public unless one is created by Space to Sojourn Ministries for open attendees. Other gatherings are also listed under Spiritual Formation.
To RSVP: If your group is already scheduled, you can register your attendance in a group that is already set up by clicking the link below (labeled “to sign up, email Jill . . .”).
Spiritual Formation
“But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life."
Jude 1:20-21
There are many methods that can solidify your faith and position you to spend time with God. From these practices, you learn to walk with Jesus and look more like Him in your everyday life. Become secure in God’s love with guidance through:
A life-story curriculum called My Life Expedition
Time in prayer with the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises
Group gatherings
My Life Expedition
Receive guidance for 10-12 weeks through My Life Expedition as a reflective work done one-on-one or with a small group of 2-3 others. It is a good choice for those sensing a calling, transition, relocation, or upcoming retirement/career change.
What sorts of things will you do?
Create a life map
Discover your life/season purpose
Notice God’s fingerprints on your life story
Expose the obstacles and core lies that need to be removed from your path
Learn how God speaks to us through our God-given longings
Write your mission statement
Discover/confirm vocations
Create a rule of life
Upcoming MLE Group:
Journey through the My Life Expedition (MLE) curriculum as an individual or in a small group. We can meet in person or over video, with an informational session at no charge. Once you decide, we’ll journey together for 11 weeks. Contact me for individual or group pricing.
Group Gatherings
It is our joy to share God’s resources of a peaceful setting in a retreat home on the bay. Gather in community with prayer, book reading, Bible study, or an outdoor exploration of play and wonder. If you notice a growing desire for a particular gathering, we can collaborate to create a new group.