About Debbie
About Still Ministries
Debbie Laginskie
Debbie is a trained Spiritual Director, certified by CCPC Global | Canadian Council of Professional Certification and has been practicing for nine years. She completed her Masters of Theological Studies with a concentration on spiritual formation at Tyndale Seminary & University in Toronto and is a member of the Tyndale Association of Spiritual Directors.
Debbie has also been trained at Tyndale to be a Supervisor of Spiritual Directors. Please indicate which service you want when you book your appointment.
Debbie has continued her learning and has a certificate in the Enneagram (personality tool) and a certificate of proficiency in Focusing Partnership (a method of giving welcoming space to the wisdom of our bodies).
A Personal Note from Debbie:
I have been married for forty-four years to a gentle man I met in a village near Ottawa. I have been blessed to build a family with him, which includes three adult children, their partners and eight wonderful grandchildren.
I was introduced to spiritual direction when I went to seminary in my fifties. It was a discovery that has continued to transform me and open me up to God in many life-giving ways. That’s why it is such a joy and privilege to sit with others within the welcoming, non-judgmental way of this ministry.
I meet with people one on one, in small groups, retreat settings, supervision and spiritual formation workshops. I also lead contemplative services and sometimes teach at Sunday morning gatherings with my faith community.
In addition to being with people in these expressions, I write poems, journey learnings and have even written a few books over the years.
In all of these offerings, I desire to hold space for the Trinity’s love, hope, and healing, listening with others to God’s voice and movement in their lives.
I have many years of experience in leadership and in pastoral ministry and know first-hand how necessary it is to have safe place to just be you in a safe and confidential space.
But it isn’t just pastors and leaders who benefit from spiritual direction. The inside journey is so key to a life lived in Christ and a spiritual director is trained to hold space for the joys, sorrows, healings, decisions and circumstances of life within God’s presence. It’s a place where the love and grace of God can become known in ways that benefit you and the others in your life.