Spiritual Direction :  

As a spiritual director, Jeannie is committed to creating a safe space for people to encounter God for deeper spiritual life. She honors each person through attentive listening without judgment. She believes that each person has a unique spiritual journey, whether to seek a more intimate and personal relationship with God, a deeper prayer life, meaning or purpose in life, simply finding God, or living the healthy and joyful life that God intends for them. She recognizes that it is a lifelong journey from the mind to the heart, seeking to grow in God's grace and love. Jeannie offers companionship as people explore their life journey.

Ministry Training and Experience :

Jeannie is an ordained pastor of the United Methodist Church, a graduate from the Claremont School of Theology. She has been trained as a coach by the General Board of Higher Education from the United Methodist Church. She also received a Spiritual Director's certification from the Loyola Marymount School and an Informed Trauma care certification from San Diego State University. She has been serving as a pastor in charge of care ministry, providing pastoral care at the church. She also practices the art of Spiritual Care through Elim Counseling Center for Community and Family for individuals and groups.

Home and Family :

Jeannie is originally from South Korea and moved to Illinois more than four decades ago. Her family lived in Upper Peninsula Michigan near Lake Superior, where they enjoyed winter sports and the magnificent scenery of the evergreen trees. Since moving
to Southern California, Jeannie loves to hike at the Torrey Pine State Beach and take advantage of the abundant sunshine. She is married to a college professor who has been teaching for the past thirty years. They have two grown
up children who work at universities. They enjoy spending time in nature and planning family trips together.