Hi, I’m Shanna. As I abide in Christ here in Cypress, TX, Jesus invites me to create spaces for others that extend, invite and encourage life in His freedom and love.

• A space to grow in a meaningful relationship with Christ

• A space to be present without judgement

• An unhurried and uncluttered gracious space

• A space to become more aware of the presence and truths of God

• A space to explore and be who God created us to be

• A space that cultivates whole wellness - soul, mind, body and in community

For the past 20 years, God has taught me step-by-step what it means to abide in Him, and has healed me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually layer by layer as we walk together side by side. Within these 20 years, I’ve been married to my best friend Jason, and have been graced to homeschool our three sons. I’ve also been able to walk with others in their spiritual and healing journeys through children, youth and family ministries, discipleship, re:gen 12-step recovery ministry, spiritual direction and Biblical counseling, teaching, coaching and have helped start-up a new church in the Cypress area. 

God has created a love and passion in me for abiding in Jesus, studying His word and sharing His great love and freedom with others. I also enjoy reading, writing, and spending time in nature and in community. I love art and dance, as they speak volumes to my soul. “Jesus is my greatest love and my reason for all I do.”

Training

• Bachelor in Biochemistry & Genetics - Texas A&M

• Spiritual Direction Certificate - Selah, Leadership Transformation, Inc

• Christ Virtues Enneagram Certificate - Mosaic Formation

• Biblical Counseling and Psychology - Light University/American Association of Christian Counselors

• Ongoing training in areas of trauma care, brain health/nervous system coaching, and youth mental health coaching.

Affiliations

• Selah Fellow, Selah Program for Spiritual Director

• Member, Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association (ESDA)

• Member, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

• TheMET Church, Cypress, TX 

• Servant Leader, re:generation (both adults and teens) at TheMET

Shanna’s Beliefs

• Trinity - Living in the love of the Father, the freedom and example of the Son, Jesus Christ and the guidance from the ever presence of the Holy Spirit.

• Power and Truth of Scripture - The Word of God is truth and is breathed out by God. It is alive and active, searches our hearts and accomplishes God’s will.

• Relationship with God - God created us for and desires a deep relationship with each of us. He pursues us and communicates with us in many different ways - always in accordance with Scripture. Our God is a God of love and restoration. In Him we can hope and live in His freedom and love.

• Relationships and Community - We were created to worship and live in community and relationships with others. In these relationships we walk with, encourage, serve, love, teach and learn with each other - building each other up and pointing towards Christ.

• God in the Home - God created man, woman, child and the family unit to reflect His image. Each family is uniquely created and molded just as each individual within the family is. It is within this uniqueness that God’s love, grace, mercy, humility, selflessness and truths are lived out and shared with a broken and hurting world. God created families to be His hands and feet in the world - a city on a hill shining His healing light for all to experience.

• Service and Stewardship - God created each of us with unique gifts, abilities and relationships. He chose the time and location of our lives. He calls us to live in our true-selves as the person He created us to be, and to be good stewards of all He has entrusted to us. He promises to lead us in His will for the sake of the Kingdom and His glorious name.

• Spiritual Growth - God calls each of to be ever growing in our spiritual lives. Spiritual Formation/sanctification is for everyone. (See Soul Care for more details.)

All photography provided by Andy Bulgerin