The Emmaus Center for Spirituality offers spiritual direction provided by trained spiritual directors who abide by our Community Covenant and Code of Ethics.  
COVid19 Update:  Most of our directors continue to meet with individuals via teleconferencing
​(e.g. telephone, Zoom, FaceTime, Skype).  
​Please check with the individual director as to the format for meeting.
 Eileen Crusan has served as an experienced, trained spiritual director since 2007 and since 2011, as a trained supervisor of spiritual directors.  She completed a four year formation program in spiritual direction, graduating from Villa Maria Education/Spirituality Center.  She completed her supervisory training through Together in the Mystery Program, affiliated with San Francisco Theological Seminary.  In spiritual direction, Eileen most enjoys working with individuals who genuinely want to explore the questions of their lives as they relate to their own spirituality and who are actively seeking to deepen and enhance their relationship with the Divine, in the many ways that may occur. Eileen serves as a faculty member with the World on Fire Spiritual Direction Formation Program and has also served as an instructor with the Together in the Mystery supervisory training program.  She is grounded and trained in Ignatian spirituality and delights in walking with those who wish to make the journey of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  In these times of pandemic, Eileen continues to offer spiritual direction, supervision and the Spiritual Exercises via phone or Zoom.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Contact Eileen at: [email protected].
Deborah Delano has joyfully served in the ministry of spiritual direction for over 15 years.  She received her formation as a spiritual director at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center and trained as a supervisor through the Together in the Mystery formation program. Deborah served for ten years as a faculty member for the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program and currently teaches in that program's latest incarnation, World on Fire.  She is a founding member of the Emmaus Center for Spirituality in Charlotte, NC. Deborah is a Riso-Hudson certified teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful tool for deepening self-awareness on the spiritual journey and a key component of the World on Fire formation program.  She treasures all aspects of Ignatian spirituality and delights in “finding God in all things.”  Deborah is particularly drawn to the many dimensions of spirituality that can be experienced through the creative application of art, literature, music and poetry, as well as Jungian and depth psychology.  Reach Deborah Delano directly at:  [email protected].
Lori Eichel serves as a spiritual director in Chapel Hill, NC at St. Thomas More Catholic Community and Newman Catholic Student Center. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Lori is also trained in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Group Spiritual Direction and Eight Day Ignatian Guided Retreats through the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality. Lori feels privileged to companion seekers of all faiths on their journey to develop a deeper relationship with the God of their understanding. She offers spiritual direction in person, via Zoom, FaceTime or phone. Retired after over 35 years in the business world, Lori now divides her time between spiritual direction and her work as a textile artist. Contact Lori Eichel at [email protected] or 919-260-6296.
Antoinette Okala Enohmbi serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Antoinette holds a B.A. degree in Psychology.  Her perspective and understanding of God’s love and presence is built from her personal life experiences, her work as a counselor and special-education teacher and her completion of the four year Fairfield University Spiritual Formation program. In addition, she has a strong background in Ignatian spirituality and serves as a mentor with the Spiritual Direction Formation program currently sponsored by Fairfield University. Antoinette is open and available to journey with individuals who are seeking a deeper and more personal relationship with God and want to find God’s presence within them and in their daily life. She is available to meet via phone, Zoom or Skype.  Please reach her directly at: [email protected] or 301-404-4261.
Dr. Bill Fleming  is a spiritual director living in Waxhaw, North Carolina.  His insight into spirituality comes from forty years of pastoral experience in Presbyterian churches, serving as a hospice chaplain, and teaching spiritual formation and pastoral studies at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He manages a resource website on spiritual formation called faithmatrix.com, and has written several books, blogs, and articles. 
Bill graduated from the Spiritual Direction program at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. He is currently a member of Spiritual Directors International and the Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association.  Bill offers spiritual direction with groups or individuals through phone, Skype, or in person. Though he offers spiritual direction to anyone regardless of background, he has a special interest in clergy, missionaries, and others in Christian vocation.   Bill may be contacted directly by phone at (803) 417-4574 or via email at [email protected].
Ann Gray serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. Ann received her training through the four-year, Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program. In addition to spiritual direction, Ann is passionate about her work in the community through her involvement in jail ministry. Following a rewarding career in education, Ann sensed an invitation to share with others her deep and abiding relationship with God and God’s active presence in her life. She is an eager student and practitioner of Ignatian spirituality. Ann is also a member of Spiritual Directors International. Reach Ann directly at: [email protected] or 585-259-8278.
Dr. Becky Grisell is a trained and experienced spiritual director, supervisor, and Enneagram coach. Becky places a high value on being a safe person and creating a sacred space to explore and connect with God’s activity in all of life.  She is passionate about people and their relationship with the Holy and one another.  Becky's approach is holistic, addressing the brokenness of life while focusing on the hope of the Gospel.  She believes in developing leaders, championing others, and practicing radical hospitality with self and others. Becky offers individual and group spiritual direction.  Becky also offers individual and group supervision to spiritual directors and guides. She teaches and facilitates leadership seminars, and church retreats.  You can find out more at beckygrisell.com or contact Becky directly at [email protected].
Ann Hatton serves as a trained spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is a graduate of the Fairfield University's Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  Ann's formation is in Ignatian based spirituality.  She is available to journey with individuals or small groups who are seeking a deeper awareness of the Divine Mystery within them and around them and where this Divine Mystery intersects with their day to day lives.  Ann is available to meet in person, via phone, and Skype/Facetime or Zoom.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.   Reach Ann Hatton directly at:  [email protected] or 704-668-1865.
James (Jim) Reichard is a spiritual director in Charlotte N.C. He is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four year Spiritual Direction Formation program and a member of Spiritual Directors International. He is a parishioner of and actively involved at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte where he currently is a member of the Ignatian Spirituality Ministry. Jim is available to meet with individuals in person or via zoom or FaceTime. Please reach him directly at: [email protected].
Karen Scully is a spiritual director and graduate of the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation program.  She also holds a graduate degree in Ethics.   After moving to Charlotte several years ago, she became involved in the Special Religious Education (SPRED) program at St. Matthew Church. SPRED welcomes those with intellectual and developmental challenges into full participation in the faith community of St. Matthew. The goal of SPRED is to help children as well as adults with these challenges to increase their awareness of God in their lives, as well as develop an awareness of themselves as an integral part of the parish community. Karen offers spiritual direction to all who are interested in deepening their relationship with God in their day-to-day lives and offers spiritual companionship to those with intellectual challenges. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International. At present, Karen offers spiritual direction by phone or Zoom and she may be reached at [email protected].
Dave Shumway ​is a trained spiritual director having graduated from the Fairfield University's four year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Dave is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Originally raised Protestant, Dave entered the Catholic Church through the RCIA program at St. Matthew Catholic Church, where he now serves as an active parishioner. While Dave practices spiritual direction in Charlotte, NC, he has worked with directees from other locations via interactive social media and teleconferencing. Dave can be reached by telephone or text at 704-953-0977 and by email at [email protected]. 
Christina Wilking serves as a spiritual director and supervisor in Charlotte, NC.  She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in Business Administration.   While attending Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary she discovered her calling to become a spiritual director. She received her training through the Fairfield University four- year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Christina also has received a Certificate from Sustainable Faith in Spiritual Direction Supervisory Training.  

Christina served on staff at a large church for eighteen years as an assistant to the Senior Pastor and in addition served as a Hospital Chaplain, Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator and as a Spiritual Director.  In 2018, she started Wind and Breath Ministries to offer spiritual care to those who desire a deeper relationship with God and discern their next step in their faith journey.  Christina specializes in helping those in ministry and non-profit organizations but her practice is open to all. She is available to meet in-person, by Zoom, and by phone. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International, Evangelical Association of Spiritual Directors and the Emmaus Center for Spirituality.  Christina can be contacted directly at 980-233-1466 or [email protected].