ABOUT
“A spiritual director’s job is to help someone “recognize” and to follow the inspirations of grace in their life in order to arrive at the end to which God is leading them.”
Thomas Merton
Helen Spigner, Spiritual Director
“In the momentum of the day’s demands, if you’re not careful, you can start to feel you’re skimming over the surface of the depths of your own life. We are suffering from depth deprivation.”
James Finley, Turning to the Mystics
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
John 14:6
A little bit about me:
My Journey into Spiritual Direction
For nearly two decades, I have walked alongside others, helping them listen for the quiet stirrings of God within. My journey into spiritual direction wasn’t something I sought—it was something I woke up to. Like the apostle Paul, startled by the voice that redirected his path, I, too, was drawn by God’s whispers, gently leading me toward deeper connection.
Spiritual direction is not about giving answers but about listening—tuning in to the nudges, the invitations, the questions stirring in the soul. So often, we move through life without recognizing how God is speaking. The weight of routine, expectations, and distractions drowns out His voice. Yet He is always calling, always drawing near.
That’s why I am here—to help create sacred space where you can slow down, listen, and become present to the divine guidance already at work within you.
My Path and Calling
I am a certified spiritual director, having trained at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in 2013. My work is rooted in helping others attune to the Spirit’s movement in their lives.
To deepen my own understanding, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in biblical counseling from Global Grace Seminary and am currently working toward my master’s in theology. I am also writing my first book, a spiritual memoir, which will offer reflections on the journey of listening for God.
My mission is simple: to walk alongside those seeking clarity, to help awaken souls to the presence of God, and to offer a space where His whispers can finally be heard.
“You made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you”
St. Augustine
What led you here?
Perhaps you’re sensing a void—something missing that you can’t quite name. I believe God gently nudges us, drawing us near with just enough of a divine tap to place us exactly where He intends. His deepest desire is for us to know Him within a relationship. In this sacred connection, He becomes familiar—home to our truest self, discovered in Him.
The prophet Jeremiah heard the whisper and understood it: “I will also give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me wholeheartedly.”
Jeremiah 24:7
Spiritual direction may feel unfamiliar, but it has deep roots and is experiencing a revival today. Many seminaries now offer it to staff and students, and more pastors are realizing that a lack of soul care leads to burnout. Decision fatigue is real. Discernment feels elusive. In a world full of noise, who even knows how to pray anymore? Many are simply going through the motions of religiosity, while young people face a growing crisis of faith. We’re not being taught how to settle into grace—how to find true contentment and inner rest.
Creating Connections
Helen’s deep relationship with God defines who she is and how she leads others into their lives with God.
Deb Griest
I would not be as close to God if it were not for Helen’s help and gentle guidance.
Anne Rheams
I’ve read her journal entries for years. Her words of wisdom help me in my prayer life.
Susan Quirk
Prayer, to me, is the space between words—where God speaks. May you receive this space as an invitation to listen, to pause, and to notice what God may be whispering into your life.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
— Mary Oliver