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Michelle Ruetschle

Sr. Spiritual Director

Portland, OR

Michelle serves with Soul Shepherding as a Spiritual Director.  She has a spiritual direction practice and also teaches a women’s bible study.

Michelle has a Juris Doctor in International Law and briefly worked in the nonprofit world before focusing her energies on being a pastor’s wife and mother.  She has occupied many roles within the church, including leading a small group ministry, co-leading a prayer ministry, leading a women’s bible study program and teaching. In 2016 she published a book entitled, Forty: The Year My Husband Became a Quadriplegic, detailing her husband’s tragic accident and its aftermath.  She is currently working on a book of devotionals. Having lived in seven countries, Michelle has a passion for those living and working cross-culturally.

Michelle went through the Soul Shepherding Institute during a difficult international move. She found the rich teaching and time with other pastors and ministers to be a crucial support during an uncertain season.  Through Soul Shepherding’s Spiritual Direction Training program, Michelle fulfilled a long-held dream to become a certified Spiritual Director.  It is her privilege to walk alongside others, listening and looking for God’s redemptive work in their story.

Michelle is an avid reader, an amateur photographer, and an intrepid traveler.  She has three wonderful sons and currently resides with her husband and best friend Steve in Portland, Oregon.

*If you are one of Michelle’s existing clients, please contact Jodine at jodine@soulshepherding.org for information on how to book with Michelle. If you are a new client and would like help finding a Spiritual Director, you can book a free 15-minute consultation HERE.

Education

  • JD, International Law
  • BA Political Science & East Asian Studies
  • Certificate In Spiritual Direction
  • Currently working on Certificate of Ignatian Prayer
  • Enrolled at Fuller Seminary School of Missiology and Theology

Work Experience

  • Inner Healing Prayer Ministry Lead
  • Women’s Bible Study Teacher/Lead
  • Pastor’s Wife
  • Director of Small Groups
  • Attorney for Rural Development Institute
  • Author
  • Cross-Cultural Ministry
  • Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Lead

Types of Care


Soul Shepherding