Heartland Center for Spirituality Staff |
 Sr. Renee Dreiling, OP, a Dominican Sister of Peace, serves as Director of the Center. She has a Master’s of Divinity with an emphasis in Pastoral Counseling. She enjoys companioning others as they seek meaning in their daily experiences and a deeper awareness of the spiritual, and believes that integration of the whole person brings peace. |
 Sr. Jolene Geier, OP, a Dominican Sister of Peace, serves as coordinator of marketing efforts and assists with hospitality for the Center. She has a Masters of Pastoral Studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology and recently became a certified Spiritual Director by completing the Center’s three year SpiritLife Spiritual Formation Process. She is available for spiritual direction and presentations on contemplative ways of prayer that forms a non-violent heart and leads to spiritual freedom. |
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 Philip St. Romain, D. Min. is a layman and the author of 20 books on prayer and spirituality. At the Center, he serves as a resource for spiritual direction, programs, Internet ministry, and finances. |
 Rev. Connie Burkholder is a Church of the Brethren ordained minister, spiritual director, and musician. She recently became a Partner in Mission with the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend. She has pastored congregations in Ohio and Kansas and has been a District Executive with the Church of the Brethren. |
 Marcia Berchek is also a graduate of the SpiritLife program with spiritual director training offered through the Heartland Center for Spirituality. Her background also includes 26 years of teaching in elementary education. She says, "the Lord continues to open doors for me. All I need to do is walk through that unlocked door!" |
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Ms Brenda Black is the Coordinator of Hospitality who makes the arrangements and provides hosting services for individuals and groups using the Center for retreats and meetings. She has a background in religious education and an interest in ecumenical groups.
Ann Axman has completed the SpiritLife program and the spiritual direction training through Heartland Center and is continuing to pursue a Social Work degree. She enjoys laughing, crying and praising God with others on their spiritual journey.