What is Eden Spiritual Care?
In the Garden of Eden, people lived in intimate, harmonious relationship with God and with each other.
This intimacy and harmony does not come naturally anymore.
Yet Jesus invites us to pursue God's kingdom on earth.
This pursuit of God's kingdom on earth is like a quest to bring back the intimacy and harmony of Eden.
Eden Spiritual Care exists to support and encourage you on this journey.
The mission of Eden Spiritual Care is to provide Christ-centered mentoring, guidance, and education that draws people into more intimate, harmonious relationship with God, with people, and with self.
We believe Christ-centered spiritual formation and growth opportunities should not be a luxury for a small segment of society, but are essential for everyone.
This intimacy and harmony does not come naturally anymore.
Yet Jesus invites us to pursue God's kingdom on earth.
This pursuit of God's kingdom on earth is like a quest to bring back the intimacy and harmony of Eden.
Eden Spiritual Care exists to support and encourage you on this journey.
The mission of Eden Spiritual Care is to provide Christ-centered mentoring, guidance, and education that draws people into more intimate, harmonious relationship with God, with people, and with self.
We believe Christ-centered spiritual formation and growth opportunities should not be a luxury for a small segment of society, but are essential for everyone.
Eden Spiritual Care offers...
Sierra Neiman Westbrook is an adjunct professor of Christian spiritual formation at Portland Seminary in Portland, Oregon. A graduate of Portland Seminary, Sierra holds a Master of Divinity degree and a certificate in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship. She is also certified through Portland Seminary as a spiritual director. Sierra brings to her work a curiosity about how theology of lament, narrative pastoral care, and explorations in imago Dei theology can enrich a person’s relationship with God. She also enjoys hiking, watching ballet performances, baking, writing, drinking lots of tea, and trying new restaurants with her husband, Justin.
Eden Spiritual Care is a nonprofit organization under IRS 501(c)(3).
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The Eden Spiritual Care Team
Tiona Cage, MSW, is the executive coordinator at a Portland, Oregon-based non-profit that uses the power of storytelling to break down relational barriers. With over 10 years of education experience, Tiona is skilled in guiding learners through an exploration of the intersection of faith, fear, and identity. With a background in intercultural communication and community development, she is passionate about facilitating dialogue that empowers individuals to recognize, make peace with and honor the image of God in themselves and in others. Tiona is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board of directors.
Andrea Catlett, MA, is a former pastor and has served a wide variety of ministries. She currently serves as a hospital chaplain. Through her education and experience, she has found prayer to be her constant calling. As a special needs mom and being disabled herself, she naturally advocates for those who need their voice heard in the healthcare system or simply a fellow friend. Andrea is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board, and is also an Eden Spiritual Care class instructor.
Samantha Gilbertson, MA, has professional background in healthcare ministry, where she maintains dual leadership roles in Spiritual Care and Mission Integration. She was ordained as a minister in 2016. In 2019, she graduated from Portland Seminary, of George Fox University, with a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, and went on to also obtain her Spiritual Direction Certification through Portland Seminary. She has years of experience leading worship, speaking, and helping others as they navigate the twists and turns of life. Samantha enjoys time with her husband, their grown children, and being “Grammy” to her two grandchildren. Samantha is a spiritual director at Eden Spiritual Care.
Paula J. Hampton has devoted many years to supporting Christian education as an editor of books, Bible studies, and devotionals for Barclay Press. She practices self-care through quilting, reading, and baking. Paula is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board.
Justin T. Neiman Westbrook, Ph.D., is a Teaching Psychologist at the Internal Medicine Clinic at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon, who helps people with a range of mental health issues, as well as with issues in daily living, including spiritual concerns and self-care. Justin serves as Eden Spiritual Care's secretary/treasurer.
Justin is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board, and is also an Eden Spiritual Care class instructor. |
