The Emmaus Center for Spirituality offers experienced, trained spiritual directors who have agreed to abide by our Community Covenant and Code of Ethics.  
Sheila Burroughs is a spiritual director formed through the Fairfield University program and is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Sheila is in her 3rd year of the 4 year formation program.  During her 26 years working in a corporate role, Sheila developed an appreciation for the challenge of integrating spirituality with work and daily life.  She is delighted to offer spiritual direction to deepen an awareness of God’s presence in everyday life.  Her interests include centering prayer and the power of integrating silence and pause into daily life.  She is a wife and mother to two teenage daughters.  Reach Sheila Burroughs directly at:  Sheila.burroughs@hotmail.com or 704-577-5110.  
Cindy Correll is a graduate of Fairfield University's four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. She is available to meet with those who seek to find God in daily life and to deepen their relationship with Him through individual spiritual direction and guided retreats. Cindy is a member of Spiritual Directors International. As an RN she always felt drawn to the spiritual side of care and healing; and she feels called now to companion others on their spiritual journey in life through the ministry of spiritual direction. Reach Cindy Correll directly at: ccorrell10@carolina.rr.com or 704-968-5779.
 Eileen Crusan  For 11 plus years, Eileen serves as a trained, experienced spiritual director and supervisor in Charlotte, NC. She completed a four year formation program in spiritual direction, graduating from Villa Maria Education/Spirituality Center. She is also a graduate of the Together in the Mystery Program, a supervisory training program affiliated with San Francisco Theological Seminary.  Eileen serves as a faculty member with the Spiritual Direction Formation Program sponsored by Fairfield University and as an instructor in the Together in the Mystery supervisory program. She offers direction to individuals in person, via phone and in small group format and offers supervision to directors and students in formation in an individual format in person, via phone and peer group format. She is trained in Ignatian spirituality, offering the experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Eileen is the founder of Holy Ground of the Carolinas, a spirituality center offering spiritual direction, supervision and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Contact Eileen Crusan directly at: holyground@carolina.rr.com or 704-219-8843.
Deborah Delano received her formation as a spiritual director at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center.  She currently serves as a faculty member for the Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program, and is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Deborah was first drawn to the ministry of spiritual direction through her own experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and she continues find Ignatian spirituality a wellspring of joy and blessing. She has worked for over thirty years in the corporate world where she has learned first-hand to “find God in all things.” Deborah is an enthusiastic student and teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful tool for deepening self-awareness on the spiritual journey.  She loves to explore the many dimensions of spirituality using Jungian and depth psychology, poetry, literature, and art.  Reach Deborah Delano directly at: sparrowabbey@gmail.com.
Antoinette Okala Enohmbi  serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Antoinette’s 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. 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 in person and via phone. Please reach her directly at: antoinetteabe@yahoo.com or 301-404-4261.
Ann Gray is a spiritual director in formation through the Fairfield University program and a member of Spiritual Directors International.  She has been active in prison ministry and Room in the Inn for the homeless through Charlotte’s Urban Ministry Center.  Shortly following her retirement from a rewarding career in education, Ann responded to the invitation to develop a deeper intimacy with God. This invitation introduced her to a new career path where she is enthusiastically engaged in learning and practicing Ignatian spirituality.  Ann welcomes the opportunity to accompany those seeking to journey more closely with God.  Reach Ann Gray directly at:  anniegray714@gmail.com or 585-259-8278.
 Maria Griffin serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program and is trained in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  She is also currently enrolled in the Together in the Mystery supervision program as a supervisor intern with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2020.  She has participated in numerous ministries at St. Matthew including Living Your Strengths, Called and Gifted, CHRP and has served as a catechist for 6 years.   Maria is available for one-on-one spiritual direction or individual supervision.  Maria is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Reach Maria Griffin directly at:  mfgriffin1@1791.com.
Becky Grisell is a trained spiritual director.  She holds a doctorate in Leadership and Spiritual Formation as well as a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Portland Seminary in Portland, OR.  Becky is also founder and curator of Cascade Ministries. Her approach to spiritual direction is holistic, addressing the brokenness of life while focusing on the hope of the Gospel. She places high value on being a safe person and creating a safe and sacred space to explore and connect with God’s activity in life.  Becky considers the space created in spiritual direction and the time together sacred. She is passionate about people and their relationship with God and others.  Becky lives in Greenville, SC and is available to meet in person, on the phone, or using Zoom or Facetime.  You can discover more about Becky and spiritual direction at https://cascadeministries.org/.   You can also find Becky on Facebook under Becky Grisell and Cascade Ministries, IG at @becky_grisell, and blogging on Medium and The Misfit Theology Club.  Reach Becky directly at becky@cascadeministries.org or ​513-658-1501.
Ann Hatton serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is a graduate of the Fairfield University's Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  Ann's training is in Ignatian based spirituality.  She is available to sit with individuals or groups who are seeking a deeper awareness of the Divine Mystery within them and around them as they live out their day to day life.  Ann is available to meet in person, via phone, and Skype/Facetime.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.   Reach Ann Hatton directly at:  ahatton.seekeroflight@gmail.com or 704-668-1865.
Debbie Kane is a trained spiritual director and retreat guide. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program and a member of Spiritual Directors International.  She has been privileged to walk with people on their spiritual journey for 7 years. Debbie worked in the corporate world for 30 years before retiring and answering the call to become a spiritual director. She is actively involved at St. Matthew Catholic Church and is passionate about feeding the hungry and walking with men and women on their spiritual journey to grow closer to God.   Debbie is available for one-on-one spiritual direction and guided retreats in individual and group formats. She can be contacted directly at 704-578-8253 or debbiekane@carolina.rr.com.
Dave Shumway has served as a spiritual director for four years, and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Dave is a graduate of the Fairfield University's four year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Originally raised Protestant, Dave entered the Catholic Church through the RCIA program at St. Matthew, where he now serves as an active parishioner.  Dave is not currently taking new directees.
Chaplain Larry Watts is a trained spiritual director.  He is a graduate of Fairfield University’s  four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  He holds graduate degrees in theology, gerontology, and counseling from UNCC, Emory University, and Columbia Theological Seminary. Larry is a husband, father and grandfather.  Larry’s interest includes centering prayer, journaling, journeying with people, and hiking.  Reach Larry Watts directly at:  704-533-1209.
Christina Wilking  serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is on staff at a large church as an assistant to the Senior Pastor and as a spiritual director.   Christina is a graduate of the Fairfield University’s Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  She is an active member of Spiritual Directors International and the Evangelical Spiritual Direction Association.  Christina is available to sit with individuals who want to grow and deepen their relationship with God.  She offers spiritual direction in person, by phone or Skype/Facetime.  Reach Christina Wilking directly at:  cfgwilking@gmail.com or 980-233-1466