The “Professional” Stuff

I graduated from Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Ontario with a M.Div. in spiritual formation. So, I’m a fully trained spiritual director. Although “soul care practitioner” is much easier to understand. I spent a lot of time studying practices to draw closer to God that aren’t taught in your traditional Western Protestant church.

Instead of taking time off, I jumped right back into school and started the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program, also at Tyndale. The topic I’m researching is:

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The “Fun” Stuff

I married my best friend in 2006. It hasn’t always been easy, but he’s my strength and my support. Somewhere alone the line we had two children, who became teenagers! I thought my time in youth ministry had prepared me for the teen years but I was greatly deceived.

I love animals! That cutie on my shoulder is Faith, my conure. I also have chickens, two cats, and an old golden retriever who’s the Bestest Boy Ever.

My husband and I are avid board game collectors, and players. Some favourites include Scythe, Wingspan, Nemesis, Ark Nova… and yes - Ticket to Ride, and Catan. Some new favourites we’ve picked up are The Fox Experiment, and Return to Dark Tower.

Not only do we play a lot of board games, we’re a family of Dungeons & Dragons players as well, among other RP games. We’re part of a few different tables that take place in person, as well as over Zoom.

In my spare time (whatever that is!) I enjoy watercolor painting, and reading, because reading academically isn’t enough.

I love to watch movies and have a few favourite T.V. series as well, including:

• Star Wars

• Schitt’s Creek

• John Wick

• Murdoch Mysteries

• Bullet Train

and many, many more.

What to Expect

• Reflections about what I’ve been researching.

• Quotes, and my thoughts.

• Different perspectives.

• My beliefs and opinions on topics in the Western Church.

• Book reviews.

• Updates from my personal blog, and social media accounts.

If your opinion is different than mine, that’s okay. I don’t wish to say something harmful. Quite frankly, I think that’s been accomplished enough in the Western Christian church. However, I fully admit that I’m still growing and learning, which leaves room for improvement.

What Not to Expect

• Cohesion - I don’t have a plan.

• A specific pattern - see above.

• Conservative theology - I think we hear enough of that.

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