Nancy Anderson is a United Church of Christ pastor and an Oblate of St. Paul’s Monastery.

Steve Arnold is chaplain of Concordia University and founder of Pivot Point Ministries.

Charles Bobertz is Professor of Patristics and New Testament at Saint John’s School of Theology.

Mary Boespflug is the national director for the Ministry of Mothers Sharing, a ministry of St. Paul’s Monastery.

Michael Dennis Browne's award-winning poetry has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies, including The New Yorker and American Poetry Review. He is a distinguished teaching professor of English at the University of Minnesota where he has taught for 35 years.

Rev. Robert Brusic is pastor emeritus of Luther Seminary, St. Paul.

Fr. Michael Byron is associate professor of theology for The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, University of St. Thomas, and pastor of St. Cecilia’s Parish.

Bill Cahoy is dean of Saint John’s School of Theology.

Pat Connolly is a photographer who was traveled worldwide with Habitat for Humanity.

S. Joanne Dehmer SSND is a spiritual director on the staff of the Loyola Spirituality Center.

Geri DeStasio studied Tai-Ji for three years under supervision and is a frequent teacher of Tai-Ji and Qi-Gong.

Bernard Evans is associate professor of Christian Ethics at Saint John’s University School of Theology.

Fr. Paul Feela is Pastor of Lumen Christi Parish in Highland Park.

S. Mary Forman OSB is associate dean and professor of monastic studies at Saint John’s School of Theology.

Mary Ann Koth is a campus minster at UW-Eau Claire. She holds a master’s in pastoral ministry from Saint John’s School of Theology.

Jim Lamm is Parish Administrator for St. Edward’s Parish in Austin, Texas.

Stephen Lander is an Episcopal priest, licensed psychologist, and licensed marriage and family therapist.

LeAnn Linder-Scholer is a career and life counselor who has worked with hundreds of adults.

Mary Martin is a hospital chaplain and a member of the Benedictine Center’s spiritual direction team. Mary cared fulltime for her mother for nine months before her death in 2005.

Julie McCarty is a presenter and author of Pearl of Great Price: Gospel Wisdom for Christian Marriage.

Diane Millis is an educator, spiritual director, and Catholic laywoman who serves as a consultant for the Religion Division of the Lilly Endowment, Inc., working with theological schools, colleges and universities, congregations and spiritual formation programs throughout the country.

Clem and Elizabeth Nagel combine Clem’s poetry and love for nature with Elizabeth’s experience as a photographer, spiritual director and psychotherapist.

Ann O’Fallon, RN, MA, LP is a nurse-psychologist specializing in grief and loss.

S. Carol Rennie OSB is Prioress of St. Paul’s Monastery and a member of the Benedictine Center’s spiritual direction team.

Ruthie Rosauer is an experienced workshop and retreat leader using singing as a form of meditative practice.

David Sagula is a licensed psychologist and management consultant. He is also a member of the Confraternity of St. Gregory’s Abbey and has conducted numerous contemplative prayer retreats and workshops.

Fr. William Skudlarek is a monk of St. John’s Abbey.

S. Mary Margaret (Meg) Funk OSB is a distinguished Benedictine scholar and author. She is a member and former prioress of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, Indiana, and served as Executive Director of the Monastic Interreligious Dialogue.

S. Nancy Gunderson OSB is an artist, retreat leader, and member of Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck, ND.

S. Paula Hagen OSB is co-founder of Ministry of Mothers Sharing and a recognized consultant in the area of family ministry and a member of St. Paul’s Monastery.

Jean Haley, MLS, MS, MSW, LGSW is a social worker who has led mindfulness meditation in various settings.

Fr. Robert Hart is pastor at Transfiguration Parish in Maplewood and a frequent retreat director.

Elisabeth Horst is a full-time weaver. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology with experience in private practice.

Bill Hudson is Vice-President for Mission at Totino-Grace High School in Minneapolis.

Jeff Kaster is Director of Youth in Theology and Ministry at Saint John’s School of Theology.

Jim Smith is director of faith formation for St. Margaret Mary Parish in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Barbara Sutton is Director of Ministerial Formation for the St. John’s School of Theology.

S. Carole Sweely OSB was a high school English and film teacher before returning to service in the monastery. She offers this course every year.

Peggy Thompson is a teacher and retreat leader in arts and spirituality. She is known in the art community as Margaret Carroll.

S. Mary White OSB is both a licensed psychotherapist and a skilled teacher of Christian meditation. Her works draws on the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual traditions as well as her extensive background in psychology and sociology. Email Mary

S. Eleanor Wartman OSB is a member and former prioress of St. Paul’s Monastery.