We are not a church or an institution, but a group of men and women with a variety of life backgrounds and experiences with Jesus, who — rather than staying trapped in the rush of daily life — are committed to exploring Christ-centered contemplative rhythms that shape and care for our souls, and also who are committed to companion with others along life’s ordinary journey.

Whatever your spiritual path might be, there is always time to pause with others in a safe and welcoming place...catch your breath...share some stories...find encouragement…and encounter Jesus in fresh, life-giving ways.

Stop by the Selah Center and meet the companions eager to meet you:

Selah Center Opportunities Team:

John Kiemele (MA, PhD, CSD) – Born and raised in North Dakota; Founder of Selah Center; spiritual director, teacher, retreat facilitator, pastor; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Merrie Carson (MCS, CSD) – Born and raised in Washington; spiritual director, teacher, healing prayer, pastor; attends St. James Episcopal Church, Kent, WA.

David Johnson (MDiv, MMus) – Born and raised in California; pastor, musician, life coach; attends Cascades Covenant Church, North Bend, WA.

Paul Jones (MDiv) – Born in California, raised in Oregon; musician, senior pastor of Peninsula Baptist Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Sammi McCubbins (MEd) – Born and raised in Virginia; pastoral care, counselor; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Sandy Shipman (MA) – Born and raised in Washington; elementary school teacher; attends church in Gig Harbor, WA.


Selah Center Board of Directors:

Sandy Anderson (MA) – Born and raised in Oregon; retired French teacher, newspaper editor; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Steve Cochrane (MDiv, PhD cand) – Born and raised in Washington; career missionary (YWAM - India and South Asia); attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Marissa Fernandez Kiemele (MD) – Born in the Philippines, raised in Canada; family physician, founder of Lifestyle Medicine Center, Gig Harbor, WA; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Paul Jones (MDiv) – Born in California, raised in Oregon; musician, senior pastor of Peninsula Baptist Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

John Kiemele (MA, PhD, CSD) – Born and raised in North Dakota; Founder of Selah Center; spiritual director, teacher, retreat facilitator, pastor; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Doug Olsen (BS) – Born and raised in Washington; retired businessman, missionary to Alaska; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Mary Pandiani (MA) – Born and raised in California; local church ministry, global leadership, personal life coaching; attends Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Gig Harbor, WA.

Ginny Porterfield (BSW) – Born and raised in California; retired juvenile probation officer, short-term international missions, Lakewood Children’s Ministry; attends Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor, WA.
 

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