Sharon and David Hoover

Sharon and David Hoover

Author: Mike Matteuzzi January 29, 2021 Duration: 50:16

Sharon and David Hoover live in Joplin, MO. David holds a Masters in Theological Studies from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, California and Sharon holds a Masters of Counseling Psychology and a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from the California School of Integral Studies in San Francisco.

Both are Spiritual Directors and teach in a Spiritual Direction training program offered by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, California. They lived in Orange County and worked for/with the Sisters of St. Joseph for many years. Sharon worked at Bethany, a transitional living program for homeless woman operated by the Sisters of Orange from 1999 until 2013.  During her time there she served as the Case Manager and the Assistant Director. David was a member of the Spirituality team at the Center for Spiritual Development from 1999 until 2012. David's special interests are in prayer and spirituality and Sharon's are in peace and justice.

Several years ago they formed Inscape Ministries through which they offer dramatic presentations on Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, and St. Francis of Assisi; Storytelling events; and lectures and retreats on many other spiritual topics. After their jobs with the Sisters of St. Joseph ended, they volunteered at St. Camillus in Los Angeles where they served as the Pax Christi Southern California Regional Coordinators and worked closely with Father Chris Ponnet.  In 2014 they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they lived for four years.  During their time there they were involved with the Trinity House Catholic Worker where Sharon served on the board. In the summer of 2017 they relocated to Joplin, Missouri in order to be closer to family as they begin the wind down of their lives.

They are available for presentations and for individual spiritual direction via Zoom. You can contact them through their website: www.Inscapeministries.com


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