Aaron Manes

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Aaron Manes,

Trained Spiritual Director

Father Richard Rohr challenges me so much. One of the things he says often is that “God comes to us disguised as our lives.” This has been so true for me and I am hopeful that every new day I will connect with my history, my community and my story enough to find that connection with the Holy.

In the mid-2000's my personal faith went through a deconstruction. This journey has been a part of my call to Spiritual Direction (AKA Spiritual Companion) and leading faithful ragamuffins and pilgrims to find new faith experiences. Honestly, I just couldn’t let go of God or maybe God wouldn’t let go of me, either way I am thankful. In the moment I wouldn’t have wanted to feel distant from God but after living through it, I would welcome it all again.

Today I am following my call to tell my own story honestly, to recognize and encourage other people to find God in their present journey rather than their destination. I am committed to walking alongside people as they explore the things of God and learn to trust themselves and the holy all at the same time. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.

Learn more at www.aaronmanes.com. I would love to hear from you.

Specializations:

  • Deconstruction & Reconstruction for #Exvangelicals and Agnostics
    (ex. The Grief Process, Your Changing friend/family dynamic, Making the Bible make sense again)

  • Faith Engagement for Millennials and those outside the walls of the traditional church

  • Spiritual Formation & Migration

  • Finding The Holy In Your Every Day Life

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