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...
The Eden Spiritual Care Team
Joshua Beaty, MDiv, is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has been pastoring congregations in Florida since 2011. He graduated from Asbury Seminary with a Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction through Fuller Seminary. Josh enjoys walking with people as they develop and deepen their friendship with God through prayer and recognizing God’s activity in everyday life. In his free time, Josh enjoys exercising, disc golf, and spending time with his wife, two children, and three cocker spaniels. Josh is a spiritual director at Eden Spiritual Care.
Tiona Cage, MSW, is executive coordinator at a Portland-based non-profit devoted to using theatre and story to depolarize communities and create healthier ways of engaging difficult societal issues. Tiona is passionate about exploring the intersection of faith, fear, and identity. With a background in international education and community development, she works to support members of the church and wider community in increasing self-awareness and in learning how to more fully hear God and honor the image of God in self and others. Tiona is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board, and is also an Eden Spiritual Care class instructor.
Andrea Catlett, MA, is a former pastor and has served a wide variety of ministries. She currently serves as a chaplain with Fallen Sparrow Spiritual Care. 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, CSD, 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. She is a graduate of Portland Seminary, of George Fox University, with a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, and received her Spiritual Direction certification through Portland Seminary. She is specifically interested in the crossroads of life—in vocation and in the mystery of one’s purpose and spiritual journey. 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.
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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.
Sharif Iman has been connected to music ever since he first strummed his mother's guitar when he was two years old. During his childhood, Sharif was inspired by many artists across genres. Blending these influences into his own distinctive style, Sharif polished his gift for singing and songwriting, becoming well-known on the Nashville music scene. Driven by both his faith and a quest for truth, Sharif is passionate about using his voice to authentically and boldly speak to the struggles and the joys of life’s journey. Sharif’s words are infused with an energy and a fighting spirit that inspires courage. He is an artist who embodies creativity, soul, and grit coupled with a talent for cultivating spaces where those who are hurting can find hope and healing. Sharif is an Eden Spiritual Care class instructor.
Chelle Miller, MA, is a parenting educator at the University of Nevada Extension, though her first love is spiritual formation. She graduated in 2022 from Portland Seminary with a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. She is also a spiritual director and gained her certificate from the Renewing Life Center of Las Vegas. Her experience in small group development and building community has shaped her views on God’s love. Chelle and her husband of over 43 years, Dave, are based in Henderson, Nevada, and have one grown son. She loves travel, reading, and movies. Chelle is a spiritual director at Eden Spiritual Care.
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 is a member of the Eden Spiritual Care board, and is also an Eden Spiritual Care class instructor.
Sierra Neiman Westbrook, MDiv, 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. Sierra is the Eden Spiritual Care founding director, and also serves as an Eden Spiritual Care board member, spiritual director, and class instructor.
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Eden Spiritual Care is a nonprofit organization under IRS 501(c)(3).
