Why Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is not about giving advice—
it’s about creating sacred space for you to listen, reflect, and grow
in your awareness of God’s movement in your life.
Why spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is not about giving advice—
it’s about creating sacred space for you to listen, reflect, and grow in your awareness of God’s movement in your life.
My Story
After studying for the Catholic priesthood at the University of Saint Thomas and Catholic University in Washington D.C., Joseph embarked on a journey of ministry in Covenant Community, Youth Ministry with National Evangelization Teams and finally as pastor of a Vineyard church and a retreat minister at Emmaus Retreat Center in Mississippi.
He also studied and completed four years of Welton Academy Supernatural Bible School and one year School of Kingdom Ministry. His certifications include: Light University in Spiritual Formation, Mental Health Crisis Coaching, Spiritual Disciplines and Advanced Life Coaching.
Joseph has been involved with guiding others in their walk with the Lord for the past 15 years. He uses a variety of tools and methods to help men and women grow in their relationship with God.
His calling is to help others grow in their identity in Christ and to see them transformed and healed by the love of God being manifested in their lives. Joseph has a heart for spiritual direction which has been a part of his own life for the past 40 years. Growth comes through listening, listening to God and to each other.
Joseph is married to Kristy, and they have one son Zach. He loves the outdoors, nature walks, hiking and biking. He also loves reading and studying theology, and teaching and encouraging others in their journey with God.
Offerings
Encouraging individuals to discover and be their true selves by encountering God in real and tangible ways
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Connection
Spiritual direction is similar to coaching but on a higher level. Your connection with God should be foremost in life. Let's explore how to connect you with Him and watch you gain momentum.
What Clients Say
M.L. Retired Sr. Pastor
"Part of a description of what a Spiritual Director does is 'one that helps another pay attention to God's presence; listening for the movement of the Holy Spirit in a person's life.' For more than four years, Joseph has been that in my life. He is passionate about you knowing your identity in Jesus and the love of the Father. He has always encouraged and challenged me in recognizing the transformative work of Holy Spirit in my life. Joseph is someone who can see and hear 'what the Father is doing' in you and helps guide you into that discovery . He brings more than just a master's skill level based on knowledge; he brings the empowering presence of Holy Spirit into each session. I can without reservation recommend Joseph Johnson as a Spiritual Director. I trust him with the health of my soul and my personal growth. So can you."
A.B.
"Have you ever experienced something that was so life altering that you had to share it? After my first visit with Joseph Johnson that’s exactly how I felt. Joseph has an amazing gift of connecting people to God for direction about all sorts of things. He prays, seeks wisdom from God, and shares that with his clients. His main objective is getting people in touch with God. There has been tangible transformation in my life since Joseph became my Spiritual Director. If you’re looking to grow spiritually reach out to Joseph. God has blessed him to be a blessing. You will be glad you did."
C.H. Pastor
"As a pastor, I focus on others’ spiritual growth. I ask questions and listen. Under Joseph’s spiritual direction, I have found what was missing --someone to guide my own spiritual growth. Joseph asks probing questions and listens intently. His prophetic gifting and deep insight help point me toward growth opportunities, all the while building up my identity as a child of God. I have greatly benefited from Joseph’s humble servanthood and passion to build up spiritual leaders. I highly recommend his services!"
The individual's results are not typical. Background, education, and effort may affect your experience. Information shared here is not a guarantee of success but an example of how its strategies work. Your results may vary.
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