Spiritual Directors

Paul has worked in the finance community most of his life prior to joining the pastoral team at South Hills Community Church in San Jose for six years. He holds a Diploma in Spiritual Direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary and serves as a spiritual director.

John served as pastor at Peninsula Bible Church Cupertino for 34 years. After working with young singles for many years his interest turned to spiritual formation. John was trained in spiritual direction at CenterQuest.

Russ is in Spiritual Formation is Director of Emmaus Ministries of Silicon Valley, a mentoring ministry to pastors and market-place leaders. Russ is also a spiritual director. He served as Associate Pastor at Saratoga Federated Church for 22 years and currently serves as adjunct faculty at William Jessup University.

Janet leads individuals as well as small groups through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She comes from an education background, teaching

kindergarten, first grade and special needs elementary school children. She earned a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from both Azusa Pacific University and from

Mercy Center and has received advanced training in leading the Exercises. Janet helps oversee the spiritual direction ministry at

Patti received a Certificate in Spiritual Direction at the Mercy Center as well as a Certificate in Enneagram Training. She has Masters degrees in Counseling and Social Welfare. In addition to offering spiritual direction, she has served as a college counselor, a social worker, and a ministry coordinator at a local church.

Patti leads spiritual formation small groups and helps oversee the spiritual direction ministry at WellSpring.

Jodie has over 30 years of ministry experience, including 20 years as a pastor at CrossWinds Church.  As a trained spiritual director with a DM from Fuller Seminary, she is passionate about accompanying others on their spiritual journeys. 

Jodie is also an original member and current Board Chair of Lead Bold.

Diane has worked as a public and private school teacher and then served for 25 years as a pastor of Salinas Valley Community Church in many roles, the last as executive pastor.  She is now a lay pastor and spiritual director, holding both a diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction and a DMin in spiritual formation from San Francisco Theological Seminary.

Rick began his working career in the army and then, after 5 years of service, joined a California utility company to work in energy conservation and as their major account representative.  He worked there for 28 years, and then responded to a call to be a care and adult pastor at Salinas Valley Community Church, where he served for 13 years.  Rick is a trained spiritual director.

Nate served on staff at multiple churches in the East Bay, worked with ReImagine in San Francisco as Director of Training Initiative and then founded Oakland Leadership Center to serve youth and young adults in East Oakland. 

He was trained in spiritual direction through CFDM and enjoys serving as a spiritual director and a guest preacher.  He also coaches basketball at Ohlone College.

Mark has served four churches in his 36 years as a pastor.  He loves opening the Scriptures as a teacher of God’s Word.  He considers it a great privilege to come alongside people - entering into their joys, struggles, and life challenges.

Having recently retired, Mark looks forward to bringing a shepherding focus to pastors and ministry leaders through SoulCARE.