Meet Michelle
Michelle is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, a spiritual director and supervisor, and someone who deeply believes that the spiritual journey is not one to be taken alone.
She founded Abide in the Spirit in 2021 to accompany people in a life-giving way through the everyday in a way that makes space for the Holy to be recognized.
Michelle lives in Central Pennsylvania with her chinchilla, Wesley, and her tortoise, Angelo.
Certifications
Advanced Certificate in the Supervision of Spiritual Directors, Fordham University, 2023
"Grief and Spiritual Direction: Supervising Spiritual Directors Who Accompany Those in Grief Towards Meaning-Making"
Spiritual Direction Certificate, The Center for Spiritual Formation, 2013
Certificate in Spiritual Formation, Drew Theological School, 2012
Qualifications
Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, 2022
"Relationships, Rest, and Spiritual Connection: Spiritual Direction as a Tool to Prevent Burnout in Young Clergywomen"
Grief Educator Certificate Program, 2022
Masters of Divinity, Drew Theological School, 2011
INELDA, End of Life Doula Training Class, 2021
NEAD Proficiant
Affiliations
Spiritual Directors International (https://www.sdicompanions.org)
Hearts on Fire - Fellowship of United Methodist Spiritual Directors and Retreat Leaders (https://fumsdrl.org)
International End of Life Doula Association (https://www.inelda.org)
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery (https://www.kildaremonastery.com)
Grief.com (https://grief.com)
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (https://www.nedalliance.org/)
Together in the Mystery (https://www.togetherinthemystery.org)
Anam Cara Peregrini (https://anamcara.com/spiritual-direction/peregrini-and-apprentices/)
Michelle is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, a spiritual director and supervisor, and someone who deeply believes that the spiritual journey is not one to be taken alone.
She founded Abide in the Spirit in 2021 to accompany people in a life-giving way through the everyday in a way that makes space for the Holy to be recognized.
Michelle lives in Central Pennsylvania with her chinchilla, Wesley, and her tortoise, Angelo.
Certifications
Advanced Certificate in the Supervision of Spiritual Directors, Fordham University, 2023
"Grief and Spiritual Direction: Supervising Spiritual Directors Who Accompany Those in Grief Towards Meaning-Making"
Spiritual Direction Certificate, The Center for Spiritual Formation, 2013
Certificate in Spiritual Formation, Drew Theological School, 2012
Qualifications
Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, 2022
"Relationships, Rest, and Spiritual Connection: Spiritual Direction as a Tool to Prevent Burnout in Young Clergywomen"
Grief Educator Certificate Program, 2022
Masters of Divinity, Drew Theological School, 2011
INELDA, End of Life Doula Training Class, 2021
NEAD Proficiant
Affiliations
Spiritual Directors International (https://www.sdicompanions.org)
Hearts on Fire - Fellowship of United Methodist Spiritual Directors and Retreat Leaders (https://fumsdrl.org)
International End of Life Doula Association (https://www.inelda.org)
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery (https://www.kildaremonastery.com)
Grief.com (https://grief.com)
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (https://www.nedalliance.org/)
Together in the Mystery (https://www.togetherinthemystery.org)
Anam Cara Peregrini (https://anamcara.com/spiritual-direction/peregrini-and-apprentices/)
Publications
"Grief and Spiritual Direction: Supervising Spiritual Directors Who Accompany Those in Grief Towards Meaning-Making" in Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction, 29(4), December 2023, p.55-64.
"Generosity, Steadfastness, and Courage: The Benedictine Call to Spiritual Direction" with Alison Hendley. Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction, 30(2), June 2024, p. 36-49.
