“Life-changing”

Mark was able to find my frequency. His validating and non-judgemental presence helped me immensely during a difficult and complex time.
Mark heard my asking of some hard questions. He didn’t give me quick answers, not that there are any. Rather, he responded with an openness and a stance of acceptance and curiosity. He simply walked with me, side by side, sometimes even literally. Refreshing and helpful. Thank you Mark

– Mike

“…wisdom and experience…”

Working with Mark has been a Blessing! God works in mysterious ways through people
who are sometimes already part of our Lives. Being part of the recovery community and having grown up in a Christian home, the idea of God has always existed. As life once again became complicated, the desire to find answers and a deeper understanding of my life was necessary. 
Mark’s wisdom and experience teach me where these answers are found. It is by seeking from within that we find.

– Rick

“…heard and understood”

I started with him talking about my grief over my partner’s death, and I felt heard and understood. Quite often, our conversations include my tears and also our laughter. At every session, Mark makes sure that we ultimately bring it around to what matters most to me, which is how it connects spiritually.

Even though he is coming from a different spiritual tradition than mine, it doesn’t present any obstacle between us, because Mark is in touch with the deeper level of the stream, where all of the traditional ways of thinking about spirituality run together. Probably the most important thing is that I feel Mark’s deep and sincere caring for me.

— Shaku

“…profoundly caring and safe space…”

Mark began to provide spiritual direction for me when the weight of my fear, shame, and past trauma threatened to take my life. As Mark faithfully journeyed with me over the years, he has created such a profoundly caring and safe space for me to heal. His ability to walk with me and guide me through despair into a new and brilliant hope has saved my life. His rich, deep soul overflows with love, wisdom, and a joy that is contagious! Mark has found and offered me many keys that have unlocked the prison doors that entrapped me, enabling me to be ushered into a whole new world of love and trust.

– Catherine

“Incredible support and encouragement”

Mark has been my Spiritual Director since Summer 2022. While going through a complicated divorce and a career change, God placed Mark in my life at the right time when my world had turned upside down. Through Mark’s kind demeanour, encouragement, and spiritual direction, Mark has guided me through my grieving process and allowed me to see God’s steadfast love and faithfulness throughout my journey. Since meeting with Mark, I have grown stronger spiritually and emotionally, and find myself relying more on God’s strength than my own. Mark has been an incredible support and encouragement to me, and I feel that I am well on my way to healing from the brokenness. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mark as a Spiritual Director to anyone who is going through a difficult journey themselves.

— Braedon

“Truth“

I’ve really enjoyed my Spiritual Direction time with Mark. He listens sincerely and empathetically from a place of deep knowing and experience. Mark is a companion on a journey that can, at times, feel lonely as I’ve walked the road of disillusionment with western evangelicalism. My fears and frustrations were not a surprise to him as he gently invited me back to communion with the Divine.

– Loren