Rosemary grew up on a farm in southern Saskatchewan, as the youngest of four children, into a family that had a rich spiritual heritage.  She moved to Calgary to attend the University of Calgary where she later married her high school sweetheart, Norlee.  Rosemary and her family had the pleasure of experieicng Southern hospitality while living in Houston,Texas from 2001-2005.  Calgary is again home for Rosemary and Norlee and their three children, Nordan (16), Graham (14) and Janette (12)  

Educational and Professional Profile

• After graduation from the Pangman High School, she went on to receive a Bachelor of Education, (Music major) at the University of Calgary. 
• Music played a huge role in Rosemary’s early educational experience.  She started piano lessons at the age of five and continued through to University, winning many awards. 
• She worked as an Elementary Music Specialist for the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years. 
• In 2005 she received a MA in Christian Counseling, majoring in Women’s Issues from American Christian College and Seminary in Oklahoma City, OK.
• She completed two extensive courses in Spiritual Directing under the teaching of Dr. Larry Crabb. 
• Rosemary is  an UpperCLASS graduate.
• Rosemary is a Certified Personality Trainer, having studied with Florence and Marita Littauer.
• Rosemary is a guest lecturer with the Center for Evanglical Spiritual Formation, Edmonton, Alberta. Her upcoming course, "Relational Theology", will be taught in 2010.

Passion and Vision  

Rosemary’s zeal for spiritual transformation within community has come about through a synthesis of her education and counseling training and more than 25 years experience as a leader of a wide variety of small groups utilizing many different methodologies and philosophies.  She trains leaders to come to their groups as sojourners rather than experts thus creating a safe environment where the Holy Spirit can use their authenticity to precipitate change.

Rosemary has written many biblical and topical studies that have been a catalyst for greater spiritual transformation in participants.  Multi-denominational involvement and diverse cross-cultural experiences have helped her glean a wide perspective of biblical community. 

Rosemary’s mature faith, compassionate heart and her deep sensitivity to the Holy Spirit draw people to her for group and individual spiritual directing.

Rosemary’s burning passion is to see people come into a deep and authentic relationship with God that impacts who they are, how they relate to others and the choices they make. She believes that spiritual transformation most decisively occurs in community. 

Hobbies

Rosemary loves to travel and experience adventure. She and her family have gone on numerous mission trips to Haiti, Mali West Africa, Thailand and Mexico.  As a family they enjoy camping, family movie nights, biking and card games.  Rosemary thrives on being with people and loves to use her gift of hospitality, but also enjoys the solitude of gardening and reading.