Welcome! I’m Janelle. My heart and passion is to come alongside of those on their journeys with Jesus.
I realized my calling to the ministry of Spiritual Direction as I neared a decade of working in churches. The part of my work that I loved most was connecting with people about their faith. As I dove more deeply into my own, I realized the importance of community and spiritual friends. Those who will bear with me, offer listening space, encourage me, and spur me on. My prayer is that, with the Lord’s help, I can offer that friendship to others through Spiritual Direction.
And Enneagram? I first heard that crazy word in 2008 from a church partner in California. It quickly became a useful tool in my journey of self-awareness and walk with Jesus. Being able to articulate and put words to some of my life struggles has helped me to work towards surrendering and releasing them into the hands of God.
Other than that, I love travelling, hiking, gardening, watching the birds in my backyard, and spending time with my family in our town of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Credentials: M.A. Spiritual Formation (Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary), Spiritual Direction Certificate (Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction), Enneagram Certificate (Enneagram Spectrum, Dr. Jerome Wagner), Enneagram Advanced Certificate (Enneagram Spectrum, Dr. Jerome Wagner)