About the Institute
At the Spiritual Formation Institute, we have a group of incredible staff members who are dedicated in coming alongside you on your journey. Click the button below to meet our team!
Meet The Retreat team
Patricia Meye
Founder • Director • Faculty
Patricia leads the Spiritual Formation Institute and is passionate about seeing people come to know Jesus' love personally and intimately. Patricia is an avid golfer and can often be found in nature relaxing with those she loves!
Laura Balch
Spiritual Director • Pastor In-Residence
Laura is known as easygoing, attentive, and flexible. She desires to live life as healthy as possible, making necessary life changes to become more self-aware spiritually, physically, and emotionally! She strives to live a life pleasing to God.
Bill Staffieri
Faculty
From the Simple Green Alligator mascot to being a part of the team at the Spiritual Formation Institute, Bill is patient, loyal and fun-loving! Growing up as an aspiring Dodgers player, he soon decided that it wasn't for him because "I realized how hard it was to hit a 90mph fastball." He wants people to discover the unfathomable joy living a life with the Lord.
Scott Whaley
Faculty • Pastor In-Residence
Scott's personal motto is "Make no decision before it's time." As someone who is inspired by Ignatius of Loyola, his passion is to help sincere people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Even though he can't sing, play an instrument or juggle, he is a Marvel aficionado and can usually be found relaxing in his backyard and spending time with his grandbabies.
Connie Whaley
Spiritual Director • Staff
Connie is cautious, caring and safe. With an ability to thrive in details, she is a good listener and processor of thoughts. When she isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids!
Michelle Shepherd
Worship Leader
Michelle is a passionate worship leader who's mission is to bring people to Jesus.
Derek Beauchamp
Faculty
Derek's ideal day is spent with good friends outdoors swimming, hiking and grilling. Inspired the most by his mother's strength and endurance, he wants people to remember him as a faithful, hard-working, high integrity leader and Jesus follower. When you meet him, ask him about his talent of rescuing plants off of the "death rack"!
Donna Randazzo
Spiritual Director • Staff
Donna is a woman of many talents! Not only is she a Certified Medical Assistant, a Phlebotomist AND a Chaplain, she is a part of our Spiritual Formation team! She’s passionate about justice, helping others, ending trafficking and loving God. On her days off, you can find her serving and spending time with her family and friends!
We invite you to engage
The Spiritual Formation Institute is offered through the Renewing Life Center. It's specifically designed to connect you with this dynamic journey of knowing Jesus Christ and the abundant life He offers.
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