About

Therefore, encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

"I felt safe here." That is how most women have described our times together.

What we do is not complicated, but it is rare. Our goal is to be authentically present with one another. We are unashamedly Christ-centered in our retreats and gatherings that provide space for heart-to-heart talks, laughter, tears, quiet times, and joy. With devotions and teachings, the emphasis is on simply being together in the presence of the Lord.

We are one body with one Lord, Jesus, striving together for the unity of the faith.

 

Our Beginnings:

The dream was simple. We would facilitate retreats and small gatherings with women from different Christ-centered churches in the St. Louis area. The primary vehicle of healing in our ministry would be connection.

Our first retreat was October 2019 with twenty ladies from twelve churches. It was incredible and holy. We had one guitar, an old-school overhead projector, and no idea how to run a retreat. However, there was one thing we did know. We would gather at the Cross and trust God to help. The beauty and simplicity of this time made it special to the core. We seek to maintain this same sense of simplicity in our gatherings.

 

We are not a church and have no desire to be one. On the contrary, we hope to build bridges between churches and different walks of life. We major on the majors and minor on the minors. We love God. We love people.

We encourage you to prayerfully consider taking part in our events.

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Mary Meirink

Founder and President

Mary Meirink serves as Founder and President of Selah Journeys. She holds an MA in Counseling from Saint Louis University and completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. She is a licensed minister with Open Bible Churches, a Certified Spiritual Director, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and serves full-time as an Associate Chaplain in Senior Living. Learn More
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Linda Proctor

Vice-President

Linda Proctor serves as Vice President of Selah Journeys. Originally from Philadelphia, Linda attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate and medical school. Learn More
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Diana King

Secretary

Diana King serves as Secretary of Selah Journeys. She is a life-long learner with a heartbeat for relationships. Diana believes we thrive in community and connection, and she hopes to help women discover the untapped treasures God has hidden in them. Since receiving salvation as a teenager, her prayer has been, “Give me an understanding heart!” and, “Give me wisdom!”Learn More
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Pam Caldwell

Treasurer

Pam Caldwell serves as Treasurer of Selah Journeys. She owns an IT company with her husband and sons. She is a bookkeeper, administrator, author, mother, and grandmother. Pam loves building up and encouraging God's people to more fully walk in the redemption provided in Christ Jesus. Learn More
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Burt and Linda Campbell

Spiritual Advisors

Burt and Linda Campbell serve as Spiritual Advisors for Selah Journeys, providing pastoral oversight and biblical counsel. The Campbells have served in pastoral leadership since 1990. Learn More