About Jacky
The constant current for me as a pastor, ministry leader, chaplain and grief care leader has been the desire and ability to be with others in both the routine and remarkable moments of their lives as they come to know and experience the presence of Jesus in real and often new ways.
As a spiritual director, I join with others to listen as the Holy Spirit reveals the expanding beauty and transforming power found in the mystery of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit fully alive in their lives just as I have come to know it in my own. I am always amazed and delighted to see God graciously move into the lives of those who seek Him. That’s what God does.
More than ten years of receiving spiritual direction and in turn seeking to be equipped for this unique work allows me to be with others in ways that are attentive, thoughtful and creative. Such times will always be a sacred privilege.
Availability:
Remote and in-person (Memphis, TN)
Individual and Groups
Spiritual friends help us most when they make clear that their job is to point the way, not to lead the way. And the Way to which they should point is Jesus.”
— David G. Benner, Sacred Companions
Areas of Interest & Specialty
women in ministry, life transitions, church trauma and recovery, grief care, enneagram with Ignatian emphasis, exploring spiritual practices
What brings me delight?
My husband, Mike, the families of our two adult children, including five grand girls, walking (both strolling and power), roadtrips, reading, simple dinner parties, needlepoint, college basketball and football.
Training
Sustainable Faith, iEnneagram: Motions of the Soul, School of Spiritual Direction (with Larry Crabb), Doctor of Ministry: Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Bereavement and Hospice Education Graduate Studies Certificate, (Madonna University)
What Others Have Said:
“In the time spent in spiritual direction with Jacky, the word that comes to mind is
refreshing. I always leave knowing that she cares for me and the care of my soul. I
leave feeling better and closer with God than I had when arriving.”
What Others Have Said:
“Jacky has challenged me to think and feel more intentionally, and to lean into how the
Lord is moving and speaking to me. Her ability to name what she believes the Spirit is saying and doing in each of our lives is a gift that has blessed me, and her wisdom and
intentionality is an example of the Lord’s own work in her life.”
What Others Have Said:
“Jacky is great at attuning to me, asking great questions, noticing themes and validating
growth as she leads me closer to Jesus.”
Statement of Faith: Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association Member (ESDA) Grafted Life Ministries | Home
I am available for one to one spiritual direction, group spiritual direction and grief support through the ministry of New Hope Grief Care | newhopegriefcare.org