Who We Are.
Our Administration Team
Alyssa Bell
Co-Executive Director
Alyssa Bell is a pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA where she lives with her husband Matthew and daughters Theresa and Susie. While serving the church, which she loves, she pursues complimentary vocational avenues like teaching and spiritual direction.
She completed her Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Spiritual Formation in 2021 (Portland Seminary) and the Spiritual Direction Training Program through the Companioning Center in 2022.
She completed her Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Spiritual Formation in 2021 (Portland Seminary) and the Spiritual Direction Training Program through the Companioning Center in 2022.
Kathi Gatlin
Co-Executive Director
Kathi Gatlin co-founded the Companioning Center and founded Boldly Loved to bring together her two greatest passions: spiritual formation and teaching. Walking alongside others in their spiritual journey, whether individually or in groups, brings her immense joy. She loves sharing the contemplative life and exploring ways of understanding God with others.
Kathi is a trained spiritual director, supervisor, and educator. She holds a D.Min in Leadership and Spiritual Formation and an M.Ed.
Kathi is a trained spiritual director, supervisor, and educator. She holds a D.Min in Leadership and Spiritual Formation and an M.Ed.
Melodie Scalf
Community Administrator
Melodie is passionate about creating compassionate listening environments and encouraging personal growth. Living in Colorado, she values nature and promotes its benefits. Being in nature reduces distractions, helping us better perceive God’s influence. Melodie is a Spiritual Director completing the Spiritual Direction Training Program through the Companioning Center and is working on her Master’s in Spiritual Formation.
Our Board
Our
Instructors
Our instructors are highly qualified spiritual formation professionals, who all create a spacious space in our virtual community.