“Brainstorm & Spirit” Event

Please review the information below on our spiritual directors and use the “Connect Me” buttons to get in touch with them and set up a session.

Rev. Schawn Kellogg

Hello, I'm Schawn and I am delighted offer Spiritual direction to campus ministers and chaplains. The Divine is present and eager to be discovered in each of us, so join me for conversation and an exploration of your Spiritual dimension. My background includes an MDiv from Iliff School of Theology, ordination into specialized ministry, and advanced Enneagram certification. My Spiritual Direction education is through Haden Institute, with an emphasis on Jungian perspectives and dreamwork as well as the use of the Enneagram for personal Spiritual development and integration.  If you are ready to journey deeper inward and to seek a more vivid connection with the Sacred, I hope you will come see me!

Rev. Dr. David MacDonald

Hello! I am the university chaplain at Ohio Northern University, located in Ada, Ohio. I am a husband (to Kelly, my wife of 20 years), father (to Rebecca and Daniel), dog lover (my dogs are Mack and Cheese), and servant to two cats (Luna and Jupiter). I received my M.Div., with a concentration in urban ministry and spirituality, at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and my D.Min. in Spiritual Direction from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. I see my collegiate ministry at ONU as one of spiritual direction to the campus, and I also provide spiritual direction and consultation in youth ministry through Glenbogle Spiritual Direction and Ministry Consulting: https://www.facebook.com/glenboglespiritualdirection/

I also occasionally blog at a page called The Grumpy Contemplative: https://thegrumpycontemplative.wordpress.com/

My approach to spiritual direction is informed by the Wesleyan question of “How is it with your soul?” as well as the spiritual practices of the Benedictine tradition. I utilize silence, listening, and asking open and honest questions in my practice of direction, and I sometimes incorporate artistic expression and creativity exercises into sessions. 

Rev. Dr. Todd Spencer

Hello! My name is Todd Spencer. I completed my spiritual direction training with the Shalem Institute. I agree with Father Richard Rohr - we don't have to become other-worldly, pure, perfect, or highly religious to participate with God in God’s work. And I assume that God is already working in and around each and every one of us. The question is, are we awake, partaking and participating with that Presence?  I have loved providing spiritual direction for the past 15 years. In spiritual direction, I enjoy providing a person with a time of slowing down — usually with a brief reading and some music — and then helping them take a loving look at their everyday life to notice where God’s love is moving, as well as where it is harder to notice that movement. If you would like to learn more about me, check out my weekly Lectio Divina (when in doubt) Podcast at  www.lectiodivinatodd.com! 

Rev. Dr. Sallie Suby-Long

Hi Everyone!  My name is Sallie Suby-Long and I love being present for people as they listen for what is sacred in their lives through Spiritual Direction. I believe transformation happens as we simply pay attention to our everyday emotions, experiences, and especially to what brings us fulfillment.  There is something uplifting about pausing to breathe and welcome new insights, guidance and knowing – often our wisdom is present for us all along.  And, simply clearing the external expectations - even for a brief time - can illuminate our inner knowing. In addition to being a spiritual director, I am a counselor, certified appreciative coach, ordained minister, and professor. My sincere hope is to offer compassionate support for people to experience growth and healing. Depending on preferences, I sometimes weave music, prayerful meditation, and personal development tools such as the Enneagram into spiritual direction.  If you would like to know a little more about me, take a quick look at the Center for Spiritual Engagement. Better known as CSE, our purpose is to foster healing and wholeness in mind, body, heart, and spirit through experiences that inspire connection and wellbeing. http://www.stlukescse.org/  I look forward to connecting with you!

Rev. Stephane Brooks

Stephane Brooks is an Ordained Elder of the Methodist church in the Caribbean and the Americas, an independent Methodist Conference that holds a working Concordat with the UMC. 

He presently works with the Upper Room in Nashville, TN as the International Spiritual Director of the Emmaus Ministries, a total of 3 offerings that are geared towards the spiritual formation of individuals of various age groups, and life stages.

Stephane is a Certified Spiritual Director – Perkins School of Theology. As such, he has been on the journey with clergy and lay persons from various denominations and countries, helping them discern and respond to God’s promptings.

He is curious by nature, and continues to allow himself to be surprised by God’s movement in his life. He enjoys traveling, meeting people, sports, and nature.

He is married to Claudine, and is the father of 3 daughters – Stephanie, Sophia and Charisse.

Rev. Heather Harriss

The Reverend Heather Harriss is an elder serving on the staff at Belmont UMC in Nashville, TN. Spiritual Direction and Formation are an important part of her ministry. Spiritual Direction offers the opportunity to reflect on where and how you are (or are not!) experiencing the Divine in your life and in your ministry and to explore the God given yearnings of your heart and soul. If you would be interested in knowing more, contact her at heather@belmontumc.org