About Me
Welcome, I am Wendy Deering-Poynter, a spiritual companion. I find deep joy in traveling with people on their spiritual journey. Meeting others where they are, I offer gracious, respectful space that facilitates healing and growth.
I am a yoga instructor and see the body as gift and wisdom. It invites us to be present and grounded in the moment. I celebrate beauty as a florist, nature photographer and artist. In the creative process, beauty and truth emerge and nurture our souls.
I eat chocolate, dance in the kitchen and enjoy traveling. I live in Missouri with my husband and two children.
Professional Credentials
I have served as a spiritual companion (also known as a spiritual director), retreat leader, hospital chaplain, pastoral caregiver and pastor. I work with people unaffiliated with a religion, from across Christian denominations, and from various faiths.
Graduate of Souljourners, a 3 year certification training for spiritual directors, Mt. St. Scholastica, Benedictine Monastery, Atchison, KS, 2019
Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2004
Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School, TCU, Ft. Worth, TX, 1998
Clinical Pastoral Education, Baylor Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 1997
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1991
