About Kelly Erickson

I am married with three grown boys and have twenty-six years experience in walking alongside others. I love coffee, hiking, reading, gardening, cooking, and listening to friends. My philosophy in spiritual direction is to invite God to lead our time together.

B.A. Wheaton College, Christian Education and English Literature

M.A. George Fox University, Masters in Christian Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Direction Certificate, George Fox University

Trauma Informed, Narrative Focused Care

Christ-Centered Spiritual Directors Association (CSDA)

What is a Spiritual Director, Coach, or Mentor?

According to the Christ-Centered Spiritual Directors Association (CSDA), a Christian spiritual director is someone:

• with a perspective outside of your normal circles.

• who reminds you of the basics—God’s love, care, and constancy through all of life’s circumstances.

• to stay awake with you on the road when you are spiritually weary.

• who keeps the faith when yours feels weak.

• to lift you before God while you struggle with issues that aren’t solved quickly or easily.

• to celebrate God’s work of transformation with you and for you.

• who values and loves you in Christ and enjoys giving you that gift in Jesus' name.

A spiritual director, coach, or mentor commits to following the ethical guidelines of the CSDA- Christ-Centered Spiritual Director's Association. A spiritual director, mentor or coach will:

• not try to fix, save, persuade, or change you.

• commit to spiritual practices in her own life.

• be steady and know God is with us.

• have trustworthy boundaries.

• attend to her own biases, judgments, feelings.

• provide spiritual resources as necessary to support you in your journey.