Tom received his spiritual direction training at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation. He was raised Roman Catholic, but has been Lutheran (ELCA) most of his adult life. He has integrated the best of his Catholic and Lutheran traditions. He has been shaped by prolonged immersion in Benedictine, Carmelite, Ignatian, and Franciscan spirituality.

Since 2002 he has served as executive director and now director of program development for City House, a non profit that connects the mainstream and margins of society for mutual spiritual growth and transformation. He has worked extensively with leaders across all sectors, including pastors, serving as both spiritual director and / or executive coach. Tom’s special interest is encountering God in “the Other”.