You “sound for them the depths you sail above” is a marvelous line in a sonnet by Malcolm Guite entitled The Christian Plummet. My heart so resonated with this poem. I knew it’s truth and was deeply encouraged that my own journey could benefit others on their own.

Perhaps you’ve sounded some depths of your own. If you have, or are, I pray you too may feel the gentle tug of the One who “holds the long line.” May your depths become the place where you discover that “everlasting arms underneath.” May this discovery be yours whoever you are and whatever you do, but especially so if you are a pastor.

After serving a quarter century in pastoral ministry, I have a deep compassion for those who serve in such a demanding role. Also, I possess an understanding of the challenges that come with the peculiar challenge of shepherding a local church. My own life experience has fueled a passion for spiritual direction and cohort facilitation aimed at helping others to not only survive but to thrive spiritually in the midst of the crucible that is pastoral ministry. I believe that thriving spiritually is not just for the fortunate few, but for anyone willing to seek and listen with an open heart. My work is devoted to help others discover significant spiritual thriving, to navigate stormy seas, and to find a kind of buoyancy, even from the depths.

Though I list them below, credentials alone hold no inherent value. Nevertheless, each degree or certification you see listed represent significant people God has used in my life to help me on my own voyage. Sounding Depths represents my effort to pass along to others what has been passed along to me. Friendship, really, on the long journey home.

Doctor of Ministry Southern Seminary | Spiritual Director Sustainable Faith

Soul Care Provider Crosspoint Ministry | Master of Divinity Southern Seminary

Enneagram Trainer Wagner Institute | Bachelor of Science Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Life Coach Realife Process | Marriage Enrichment Facilitator Prepare/Enrich