Hi, I’m John. I am a Spiritual Director, Professor, and Writer near Philly.
I do many things, but at the top of the list is connecting with people like you and helping them thrive more fully in life, faith, work, and more.
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What Others Have Said About Working with John…
“When I feel I am losing my way, [John] inevitably say[s] something that reawakens and refreshes my spirit.” – Tom
“I always think of [John] as a modern desert father.” – Rev. Leah Q.
“Spending time talking with John is more like spiritual therapy than anything else. I often joke that you were more of a therapist/counselor to me than my first 2 therapists.” – Josh S.
“It was so good to have you (for a retreat) and the people who came have had so much to talk about. You are sharing and working through topics that are incredibly important, and you’re doing it in a way that draws people in.” – Rev. Kaitlyn W.
“Taking your class was a blessing in itself and to be put with a professor who knew what he was talking about and loved talking about it was amazing. You opened my mind up to so many new ideas and objectives that I want to reach in life. I would say that you are one of the most influential teachers/professors that I have ever had.” – A Former Student
“Every Friday, [the 5 on Friday Newsletter] challenges me to think a little differently. After a couple of months, I see things in a whole new way.” – Anonymous
“The spiritual wisdom of a sage, the empathetic non-judgment of a therapist, the sensitivity to God’s voice of a prophet, the shame-free love of a parent, and the attentive listening of a close friend. John Chaffee is a healing balm for a hurting soul. If you want a safe space and a trustworthy guide to help you navigate your faith journey, do yourself the favor and talk with John. The love, freedom, empowerment, and hope you will experience is priceless!” – Joshua S.
“I have just started to pursue spiritual direction with John. I found him to be easy to talk with and a good listener. He paces the session well and makes helpful observations and comments based on his vast knowledge of reading various Christian authors over the centuries. I plan to continue working with John and look forward to our next appointment. ” – Don Z.
52 Weeks of Learning from the Mystics Series
This is a year-long devotional series sent to your mailbox every Monday at 9 a.m. It highlights a quote, reflection, prayer, and short life overview of a different Christian mystic every four weeks.
How Do I See Spiritual Formation?
After 20 years of formal church/ministry work, here is a video summarizing my understanding of the three stages of faith formation.