About Me

As I move into the full maturity of my life, my primary calling is to serve as a spiritual director and leader of contemplative practices at the intersection of Christian and Buddhist practices. I seek to create a safe and sacred space for my directees where they can be their true selves and reflect on their encounters with the divine, however they name and experience it. I believe that every person is the image of God, regardless of gender identity and expression, or whom they love.

Experience:

Providing spiritual direction to a wide range of persons
Planning and leading contemplative retreats
Affiliated with the Interfaith Counseling Center (Marin County, CA)
Peer Group Leader, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
Convenor, Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation
United Church of Christ pastor for three churches
Committee on Ministry, supporting ministers in their callings
Board Member, United Church of Christ

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🌱 For Seekers: New to spiritual direction? No tradition or prior experience is needed—you’re warmly welcome.

✝️ For Christians: If you’re seeking prayerful support rooted in Christian contemplative practice, I’d be honored to walk with you.

🪷 For Buddhists and Meditators: If silence, mindfulness, or meditation call to you, this is a space to explore contemplative presence together.

Personal:

I live in Redwood City, CA, with my wife, who is also a United Church of Christ pastor, and our cat, Spong, who is as wild as his namesake. My hobbies include cycling and photography.