Introduction
Connection,
Friendship, Formation:
a friend for the journey
Welcome!
Are you seeking to discern where God is leading in your life, or struggling to hear his voice?
I believe that the longing for connection with God is intrinsic to each of us. Yet, in the midst of life's busyness, creating space to listen for and recognize his voice can be challenging. You know what it feels like to be hungry or tired—your body is telling you it needs food or sleep. Those small pains grow until you are forced to give your body what it needs. You can ignore the nudges, but they usually catch up to you.
It’s the same in our souls—the gentle whispers asking us to draw near to God keep growing and, left unchecked, can lead to spiritual burnout. Our fast-paced world requires intentionality to create a safe space and a trusted friend for being heard and listening to God’s voice.
Hi, I’m Mary
Charles Heath
MY ROLE IS TO PROVIDE A LISTENING SPACE AND A SAFE PASSAGEWAY BETWEEN THE DIRECTEE AND GOD, SO HIS SPIRIT CAN FLOW FREELY INTO THEIR HEART.
I am deeply passionate about coming alongside others on their faith journey, facilitating the discovery of answers, and nurturing their relationship with God. Spiritual direction can be a much-needed exhale after years of holding your breath.
I wholeheartedly believe that every individual, regardless of where they find themselves on their faith journey, can be profoundly changed through the practice of holy listening, whether in a group setting or in one-on-one sessions with a spiritual director.
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
Spiritual Direction is an integral aspect of soul care. It can often be understood as falling under the larger umbrella of pastoral care. Caring for a tired soul is best achieved by nurturing a spirit grounded in faith in Christ. The journey of spiritual care encompasses prayer, Scripture, moments of solitude and silence, and fostering spiritual friendships. The Christian ministry of Spiritual Direction is a form of spiritual friendship, creating a sacred space, inviting you to listen, to notice, and to be replenished by God’s presence. Many seek spiritual direction to help discern God's voice, wrestle with questions of faith and doubt, or simply find reassurance of God's abiding and loving presence.
The essence of spiritual direction is to support you as you grow and deepen in your relationship with Jesus.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.
Psalm 23:2
WHAT YOU GET
OFFERINGS
SOUL CARE GROUPS
Soul care groups are created for any person who feels called to deepen their relationship with Jesus and carve out space or spaciousness from the noise of the world. Those who are seeking this type of group are longing to move from head knowledge of God to deeper heart transformation.
Motherhood & Spiritual Identity GROUPS
A contemplative motherhood group provides a nurturing space for mothers to ground themselves in the present season of motherhood. Here, they can engage in deep listening, attuning their hearts to hear God's voice amidst the busyness of life.
ONE-ON-ONE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
One hour of dedicated time to tend to your own soul with a trained director to come alongside you, co-listening and discerning for God’s loving action and presence in your life.
“Mary Charles led a transformative 6-week soul care group for our women's staff leadership team, fostering deep encounters with God and profound healing. Her remarkable ability to create sacred space, coupled with her compassion and authentic faith, left us longing for more. We eagerly anticipate her return!”
-Colie Cabalatungan, Lead Women’s Pastor at Christian Assembly Eagle Rock, CA
“Meeting Mary Charles Heath as a Christian Spiritual Director was transformative. Her gentle guidance and keen sensitivity to the Holy Spirit supported me through a season of life changes. Mary Charles is a gifted, compassionate director, making her a joy to be with."
-Tonia Carter-Lovelace, Women’s Community Pastor, Eagle Rock, CA
