MENTORSHIP

Feel supported & equipped as a spiritual director by those who have gone before you.

You Are A Spiritual Director…

So you’ve graduated from TL2, congratulations! Maybe it has been years, maybe it was just recently, but we know that, at times, wherever you are on the journey, it can be hard to navigate this ministry on your own. The imposter syndrome can be so real as you try to build a practice, offer it to your church, or even just see a few folks. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone.

What if our job description as spiritual directors is to listen to Jesus & then to simply be ourselves?

The Ins & Outs of Mentorship

  • Mentors are seasoned spiritual directors coming alongside you in your practice of spiritual direction to offer encouragement, wisdom, & support.

  • A mentor offers guidance & answers around any clinical questions surrounding spiritual direction such as:

    • How to move forward with a directee when you feel stuck or your current approach doesn't feel like it is landing.

    • Help with the "business" questions surrounding SD.

    • Being a place to bounce off the “dos and don’ts” of SD

  • Supervision is about your own interior life & response to what comes up for you in a session with a directee. Mentorship is about your practice & ministry as a whole.

  • Your personal spiritual director is for anything going on surrounding your relationship with God. It does not need to be related to your journey as a spiritual director (although it may be!). A mentor may ask thoughtful questions, but they are primarily there to provide advice, insights, guidance, etc....

  • Yes it does! We don’t want it to break your bank, but we do want to value the expertise & time of our mentors. For this first year, we have priced it at $50/hr. Consider it similar to hiring a personalized ministry coach at an amazing rate.

Meet the Mentors

These spiritual directors feel a call as part of their ministry to build up & encourage fellow spiritual directors. Their desire is to be there for you as you get your feet under you or as questions come up along the way. You can start to meet them below, & then the next step is to fill out the form at the bottom of this page so we can connect you with who has availability & may be a good fit for you!

Matt Beattie

  • Matt is a pastor & spiritual director from southern New Hampshire & has served in pastoral ministry for over 19 years in New England. Matt  took a Celtic pilgrimage in 2019 that changed the course of his ministry life & he began pursuing a more contemplative walk with God. Matt serves in a diverse congregation in downtown Nashua NH, blending missional & contemplative practices; as well as serving with Alpha New England, helping churches grow in the areas of listening and hospitality. Matt’s heart is for people & he loves to help them walk with God in an authentic way, for the sake of transformation.

    Currently Meeting: Via Zoom & In Greater Nashua, NH Area

    Contact: 978-255-7226 | matthewjbeattie@gmail.com 

Iela Galiano-Williams

  • Iela has been working for PAX in various capacities since 2019 & is honored to add mentor to that list! She received her certificate in spiritual direction through PAX in 2020 & was inspired to then pursue a master’s degree in marriage & family therapy. I now have the privilege of helping Rama facilitate TL2 & am excited to continue supporting you on your journey! I have experience in the fields of marketing, entrepreneurship, youth, college ministry, & outdoor/camp ministry. I am happy to encourage you in everything from building your website to gaining confidence in the spiritual director God has created you to be! Let’s go build some change through listening.

    Contact: ielapaxcenter@gmail.com

Bobbie Beggs-Sargent

  • I am a seasoned spiritual director with many years of varied experience in church ministry, both as a lay leader in a couple of large churches in metro-Boston & as a ministry partner to my husband as he pastored a small Vermont church. I can personally relate to the questions & insecurities that can arise when starting to offer spiritual direction & trying to grow our own practice & would love to help someone(s) else along the way. I find it to be a very fulfilling parttime job & have branched out in several ways alongside giving direction, such as by offering retreats, leading an annual pilgrimage, & taking people through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, as well as working with PAX. I offer online & in-person spiritual direction & could imagine mentoring in either format.

    Contact: bobbie.beggs.sargent@gmail.com

Cecilia Wu

  • Since being certified through PAX in 2017, I've had the privilege of accompanying groups & individuals on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction. Having benefited greatly from mentors who helped me navigate challenges & expand my own practice, I hope to support fellow spiritual directors similarly. Whether you're just beginning or seeking fresh perspectives in established work, I'd be honored to support you in holding sacred space for others. I aim to bring practical & reflective experiences to our conversations.

    Contact: ceciliazhwu@gmail.com

Cammie Wilson

  • One of Cammie Wilson’s greatest joys is accompanying others as they discover the transformational practice of spiritual direction, revealing greater depth, texture, & nuance in their relationship with God, others, & themselves. She loves providing a listening ear & open heart, creating space for others to notice, process, & respond to the love of Christ in their everyday living & being. A pastor, student, life & enneagram coach, & spiritual director, Cammie resides in North Carolina with her husband of 41 years, Pastor Stan, & has two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, & is “Lola” to 4 amazing grandchildren.  She most enjoys hanging out with her family, all things England, hiking, laughing, reading, the beach, & life-giving conversations.

    Currently Meeting: Via Zoom Mondays-Thursday 11am-6pm

    Contact: wilsonccnc@gmail.com

Jennifer Drummond

  • Jennifer Drummond, a poet & spiritual director on the North Shore of Boston, loves to make space for people to encounter God. Having graduated in 2014 from Holy Conversations (an Anglican program led by Canon Susan Skillen), she has been assisting in that course since 2020. She has also participated in multiple PAX programs over the last decade, including the certificate in spiritual formation! Through her writing, leading retreats, small groups or one on one, she has continued to practice listening to God with others. She sees regularly how beneficial it is for those who listen to have support in their own practices, & considers it a gift to offer this kind of support to those who may be just starting out. 

    She currently meets people in Hamilton MA, on the phone/Facetime, or via Zoom.

    Contact: www.jadrummond.com or jadrummond@gmail.com

Andrea Marshall

  • After completing the Spiritual Direction Certification Program through PAX, Andrea began her own Spiritual Direction practice out of her home in 2022. Currently seeing 10-12 women a month, Andrea has experience in both starting a practice & encouraging women in their journey with God. As a mentor, Andrea can help you get your practice off the ground, be a sounding board for questions that may arise, & also be an encouragement as you walk through these new waters. As you lean into your calling of Spiritual Direction, Andrea looks forward to affirming your voice & giving a gentle nudge to your confidence. Andrea also works on the PAX team as a Program Coordinator & Facilitator of Transformational Listening.

    Currently Meeting: Via Zoom & in Middlesex County, MA

    Contact: andreapaxcenter@gmail.com

Carrie Schuliger

  • Carrie Schuliger enjoys life in Vancouver Canada with her husband, Jeff, where she fills her days meeting with people for spiritual direction. She holds a certificate in spiritual direction & a master's degree in spiritual formation & has been meeting with people in this contemplative way since 2005. She delights in witnessing God's transforming love do its good work in others & loves to encourage other spiritual directors in this beautiful work. At present, Carrie is restored by hiking with friends, swimming, & snuggling up with her monthly book club book. 

    Learn more about her practice here: https://www.carrieschuliger.com/

    Currently Meeting: Via Zoom & In Northern Vancouver, BC

    Contact: carrie.schuliger@gmail.com

Shirley Paz

  • Since graduating from the Selah spiritual director training program in 2011, I have found that the discipline of spiritual direction is, quite simply, foundational for anyone seeking to journey with God. Although I have been a pastor at West Church since 2007, it is as a spiritual director that I feel most at home. That’s not to say I always understand what the Spirit is doing in a person’s life- far from it!- but that somehow in the blending of trust & mystery, the redemptive loving experience of God is always present, & always invitational. It is a setting of intimacy.

    I have served on the Board of Pax for many years, & helped design & develop the spiritual formation ministry in our church community. Working alongside others & being part of how the Spirit shapes their deepening relationship with Jesus is both humbling & joyous for me. We are indeed fellow journeyers in the transformative love of the Father.

    My personal story includes experiences of significant loss, & God has used that in my life to meet others in places of brokenness. I find that it is a great help to bring that perspective into mentorship, as we all face sorrows & loss, & therein come to know the God who is enough.

    Shirley is available to meet in person on the North Shore of MA

    Contact: shirley@westchurch.org

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