So much change!
When the old familiar way of life, the safe cover we’re so used to … melts away … how can we flourish in unfamiliar, rocky ground?
Growing spiritual roots …
What if what we really need to begin a vibrant spiritual life is already all around us? What if your life could be like a seed growing in good soil in a well-tended garden?
What if God’s big invitation … is to absorb His influence into our lives? My work helps us grow spiritual roots through regular professionally-focused listening and conversation, to help you connect with God, other people, yourself, and your world. …
Cross-cultural spiritual consulting: If you’re new to living in this country, it’s an ideal time to grow spiritual roots. Has anyone ever listened to you? Spiritual connection grows from hearing and being heard! You’ll find a new sense of life for you – for your relationships – and for everything that you do. What good could come from that?! …
I offer supervised spiritual direction, spiritual consulting and education for people who want to grow – who want spiritual reality to connect with everyday life. I work in-person and online – in Canada and internationally – with men and with women. I love to connect with people from many nations. Our conversations are in English.
Supporting & encouraging churches – in unusual times
“So much change, so quickly!” How will your church navigate it? Who will be your “faith community,” and what will “faith life” look like? How can we draw closer to God while we’re “in the wilderness,” and find our way forward? What kind of teaching can guide us?
I offer preaching, teaching, consulting, and pastoral care on a part-time, interim or occasional basis. I support local churches’ ministry as they seek longer-term resources for their ministries. I also offer support as churches work toward re-tooling and re-planting. I work in-person and online.
Biblical education … for ordinary people, daily life
photo: Kari Browning, TheBeautifulRevolution.org
I offer up to undergraduate-level Biblical studies and theological instruction, in a variety of settings. I work in person and online. Strengthening our daily life with God, our community in Him, and sharing in His good purposes – that’s what matters to me.
“We’ve never been here before!” In many ways, that’s true. But in other important ways, we’re much like our ancestors. Who God was for them, He will be for us! Deep roots in well-grounded academic Biblical study will bring us to incredibly refreshing wells of joy for today, and vibrant hope for tomorrow! I’m excited about the possibilities!
Begin … with the end
Growing in everyday spiritual life aligns our lives and hearts with God’s promises.
God is “making all things new” – including you. What could your life look like, as you grow in your experience of that? Let’s discover it together.
“As in heaven, so on earth!”
That’s the plan! Let’s learn to notice and welcome God’s unseen love into our everyday experience.
Whether we rejoice in wonder, slog through an ordinary day, or lament with hot tears – in all things we can find God at work, making us new. Let’s walk the path together.
Kirk M. Ruch | spiritual direction & consulting - church support 