Brian’s training includes an MDiv. MFT, MDiv., and Clinical Chaplaincy certification. He served in
varied church roles over several decades, including being vowed to a Christian Contemplative life in
1995, and was a chaplain in corrections for seven years and hospice three years. He was vowed as a lay
Soto Zen Buddhist, 2024. He specializes in storytelling and wisdom teachings from diverse spiritual
traditions to assist persons in exploring spiritual wellness in the context of human development over the
life cycle. A basic premise of his work is that a principal content for spiritual transformation is the
presence, experience, and aspirations of persons sharing in a safe, nonjudgmental space. He is a writer
and author; his website is Lotus of the Heart: www.onelifeministries.org.