About Dan 

I am a retired family physician and lifelong Christian who has always been actively involved in church life and in the pursuit of a deeper relationship with God. I went through a period in 2015-2016 of significant disappointment in and doubts about God. This dark period was used by God as a meaningful stimulus for growth. I enrolled in the two-year Renovaré Institute program in spiritual formation which was used by God to deepen my trust in him. After this, I completed a Masters degree in spiritual formation at Portland Seminary which was followed by a one-year certification program in spiritual direction from the same institution.

 

This process has moved me from my primarily head based evangelical faith to one which is more contemplative, deep and whole. I am learning to experience more of his presence, voice, and embrace.

 

My primary calling is to those in my “clan” who may have a robust faith with regard to belief and behavior but have a longing to go deeper in being, in their experience of God.

 

You may also be interested to know that I have seven children (five biological and three in-law children) as well as three grandchildren. I have been happily married for over 30 years to the love of my life. She and I (and our beloved King Charles Cavalier, Beau) reside in Summerland, BC, enjoying the wonderful setting of the Okanagan Valley. I love outdoor activities such as running, bike riding, kayaking, and snowboarding. As well, I enjoy travel, hanging out with friends, building fires and playing my guitar.