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Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat Facilitators

Jay Bowling received his M.Div. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Baptist church. Jay served as an intern for The Merton Institute and is well versed in the spirituality of Thomas Merton.

Dr. Sharon Grant earned an STM in Sacred Theology and a doctorate in Ministry from Regis College in Toronto. She has most recently served as a hospital chaplain at a teaching hospital with a focus on ministry to cancer patients and as a coordinator of Spiritual Care at a community hospital with an emphasis on multi-faith spiritual care support.

Rev. Mary Ann Koffenberger is an ordained Disciple of Christ clergy, Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. She has degrees in Elementary Education, MA in Guidance & Counseling, and M.Div from Southern Baptist Seminary. Mary Ann is a certified Yoga instructor,

Johnny Sears is an ordained Deacon at Midway Baptist Church in Midway, KY. His focus is in the areas of prayer and spiritual formation of young adults, ecumenical dialogue and institutional church renewal. Johnny is a graduate of the Academy for Spiritual Formation, married and father of two sons. Johnny is a student at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky.

Phil Thomas lives in Louisville with his wife of 31 years, Harriet. They are members of St. Pius X Chuch in the Hikes Point neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

 

Guided Retreat Directors

Debra Classen is the director of The Mute Swan Ministry, a non-profit, spiritual organization dedicated to discovering beauty in all its forms. Debra holds both an M.A in Fine Arts from John Carroll University and an M.A. in Theology from St. Mary Graduate School of Theology

 

J. Patrick Mahon, Ph.D. is a member of Pax Christi USA, a teacher of non-violence and experienced retreat director.

 

 

 

David Hilton is a Kentucky native. His ministry experience includes missionary service in Malaysia andassignments in the United Methodist Church. Hospice chaplaincy and spiritual formation/direction are his current ministry focus. He presents spiritual care workshops. David describes himself as "an ecumenical Christian" with interest in interfaith spirituality and dialogue.


Rusty C. Moe, a graduate of United Theological Seminary, Butler University and the Gestalt Institutes of Indianapolis and Cleveland, is a psychotherapist in private practice in Indianapolis (www.rustymoe.com) and an instructor at Christian Theological Seminary and the Indianapolis Gestalt Institute. He has authored three books of poetry: Our Presence Together in Chaos, Where God Learns and his new 2007 volume, Way-Marks: New Poems.

 

Theresa O'Bryan is a spiritual director and hospital chaplain. She was director of worship and music at Catholic parishes for over 20 years. Theresa has studied Celtic Spirituality and weaves it into her personal spirituality and the shares it with those who come to her for direction.

 

Terry Taylor is the Executive Director of Interfaith Paths to Peace, the leading organization in Louisville, Kentucky to host and sponsor day-to-day inter-religious events. His organization enjoys partnerships with more than one hundred schools, businesses, churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples. He is a working artist and committed social activist with graduate degrees in Journalism and Book Arts. His book, A Spirituality of Brokenness is being published by Skylight Paths in April, 2009.

 

Deborah Wade brings a loving, open heart filled with welcome to her clients and retreat participants. As president of Healing of Self: Mind, Body, and Spirit, she is a healer and trained spiritual director. She knows that God is very present in her life and knows without a doubt that she rests in God's hands and heart and will never be let me go.