Lance Bolay

About Lance Bolay

Director of Mission Impact at Mosaic Counseling Centers of East Texas, leveraging expertise in organizational and leadership skills, fundraising, CRM management, communications, and donor relations. Brings over two decades of pastoral ministry experience and extensive education in theology, spirituality, and congregational ministry to his role as a spiritual director* in private practice. Trains other spiritual directors through Lipscomb University\'s Institute for Christian Spirituality in Nashville, TN.*A spiritual director supports and cares for individuals in their unique faith journeys without imposing their own religious and theological ideas.

Experience

1. Spiritual Director

   Serial Therapist

   Jul 2011 — Present · Tyler, TX, US

   Spiritual Direction, despite its title, involves minimal \"directing\" in the conventional sense. In his role as a spiritual director, Dr. Lance Bolay functions more as a supportive companion than a teacher, coach, or mentor. Emphasizing a friendly approach, his primary objectives include active listening and posing thoughtful questions to better comprehend and honor each client in their entirety. Through this process, clients gain deeper insights into themselves.However, the essence of these conversations extends beyond mere dialogue.The purpose of the spiritual direction relationship is to delve into matters of ultimate significance for the client. This encompasses discussions on the meaning and purpose of life, faith, God, one\'s religious upbringing, and worldview. For many, spiritual direction provides a valuable pause for reflection—a moment to derive meaning from relationships, marvel at life\'s mysteries, contemplate their understanding and experience of God and the world, unravel more layers of their identity, and rediscover their life\'s direction.

Education

• Lipscomb University

  Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Missional and Spiritual Formation

  2015 — 2018

• Abilene Christian University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Christian Ministry

  2004 — 2009

• Oklahoma Christian University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bible/Biblical Studies

  1994 — 1998