Staff
John Lunn** loves creating spaces for people to pause, reflect, and pay attention, so they might experience the love of God, be transformed, and grow. He has been privileged to pursue his vocation as spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and transitional pastor/consultant with churches and organizations.
John has served in a variety of roles in Northern California and the Lower Mainland, with nonprofits, churches, and provincial and federal governments. He holds a BA in Psychology and an MDiv from Regent College, and he received his spiritual direction training through SoulStream, became a SoulStream partner in 2017, and has previously been a member of the Board. John began serving as SoulStream’s Executive Director in January 2026 and is delighted to walk with this dispersed contemplative community.
When he isn’t practicing his vocation, you can find John in his garden; at the beach; in the woods or on a mountain; in, on, (and under) the water; or making time for good food, good films, and good friends.
Helen Spilsbury** is the administrator of SoulStream. She began her journey with SoulStream in this capacity in April of 2025. However, she has been a Partner for many years and SoulStream has been instrumental in keeping her from giving up hope and faith in a good God who is constantly moving towards her and embracing her with love. Helen took the Living from the Heart course just as her life was being refocused during a crisis. Her favourite word is “spacious” and she has found the reality of being able to live in and from this space where God lives. This has come through being actively engaged with a Spiritual Director and learning to practise the many contemplative prayer practices that lead her into this spacious, loving relationship with Jesus. Helen has three adult children who bring her deep joy. She loves to read, sit in the sun and travel.
The following people give the gift of themselves as our Board of Directors:
Cat Anderson* — SḴŦAḴ (Mayne Island, BC)
Helen Barry* — Calgary, AB
Anne-Marie Funk* — Dawson Creek, BC – Secretary
Kathy Kiesser* — Vancouver, BC
Lindi Lewis* — Vancouver, BC
Sue McKerracher* — Victoria, BC
Maureen Miller* — Kelowna, BC
Brent Unrau* — South Surrey, BC – Chairman
See the About page for more information about our Directors.
**Denotes Employee
SoulStream Initiatives
Living from the Heart | Spiritual Direction | Partner Formation | Contemplative Response to the World | Continuing Spiritual Formation