Escape the Default.

Live by Direction.

Spiritual Direction is the ancient practice of discovering and discerning the movement of God in your life. It is a process that involves no less than 3 individuals: A spiritual director, you, and The Presence of God. 

Why Spiritual Direction?

Our lives are complex, messy, and nuanced. Discerning a clear direction to go is impossible in isolation. Spiritual Direction offers a safe, open, and meditative space to explore your life and discover the places God is at work (hint: it’s probably where you least expect it). It is a place to see deeply and to be deeply seen.

What Spiritual Direction is not:

Spiritual direction is not therapy, coaching, or mentorship. It is a process of coming into greater union with God through the help of another. 

“To "listen" another's soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another.”

- Douglas Steere

When to seek out Spiritual Direction

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    Navigating Life Transitions (Career, Family, Loss)

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    Feeling Resistance in your Spirituality.

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    Longing for the “More” of God in your life.

What a Spiritual Direction Session looks like.

  • A Guided Meditation or Scripture reading to center the time in God’s Presence.

  • Prayerful Questions asked by the Director

  • Contemplative Listening to the Directee

  • Leaving Space for Silence

  • Discerning Together the Activity of God in the Directee’s Life

  • Closing Reflections and Offering Next Steps

“Spiritual direction involves a process through which one person helps another person understand what God is doing and saying.”

- Richard Foster

Meet your Spiritual Director

David has worked in ministry settings since 2008, holds a Masters Degree in Christian Leadership from Multnomah University, and is currently working on a Doctoral Degree in Spiritual Direction at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has completed study in the area of Apologetics at OCCA (Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics) in Oxford, England and is the founder of the contemplative media company: Abiding Practice. David lives in San Diego California with his best friend and wife Kimberly along with their beloved daughter Viviana. He can be contacted for media projects, leadership coaching, and church consulting at: david@abidingpractice.com

Testimonials

  • David is an uncommon blend of wisdom and joy, conviction and compassion. Deeply studied and thoroughly practiced in the rare art of spiritual companionship, he is uniquely equipped to help you discover and discern God’s presence and voice. In all my years of theological education and pastoral experience I have met no one quite like him, and few that have ministered to me with such profound effect. Anyone who has spent real time with him has experienced this as well.

    - Joseph Carlson (M.Div. Pastor, Writer, Speaker)

  • I would absolutely recommend David as a spiritual director, he is the kindest and yet most honest and real man I know. His heart for God and discipleship of men is literally unmatched. He cares deeply, he knows and gets to know one…he has mentored me from the day I met him and for that I am abundantly grateful.

    - Eric Hodgdon (U.S.M.C. Capt.)

  • It’s great to have someone like David who’s been exposed to such a wide variety of models, ministry minds, and resources. He was able to recommend a wide variety of resources from various traditions specific to our needs… The more time with him, the better.

    - Jason Vartanian (Senior Pastor, Bayview OPC)

  • David's measured approach allowed me to connect with Christ's Spirit through engaging conversation as well as mindful contemplation and authentic engagement with specific disciplines that focused my attention back on the work of Jesus in my life. [Would you recommend David as a spiritual director to others? ] Absolutely. Without reservation.

    - Thaddeus Tague (Tague Alliance Insurance Services)

  • No one helps me get into God's Presence faster than David.

    - Cheyne Jobbins (CSUS Regional Director)

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