In the Psalms, you can often find a notation in italics interspersed between the stanzas — Selah. The Psalms were the original hymnbook of the Israelites and Selah was a notation that told the worshippers it was time to breathe. We are excited that the Selah Spiritual Life Center will do that same thing for people in our community, reminding them to take a breath in the midst of this life, to connect more deeply with themselves and their God. 

Selah Spiritual Life Center is committed to being a place of inclusive welcome, drawing the lost, the wounded, the curious and the hungry to Christ through worship, faith formation and community in ways that speak to individuality and creativity. 


SSLC provides new and diverse experiences to deepen spiritual lives.

 

Experiences offered:

  • Workshops of different topics and spiritual disciplines
  • Retreat Experiences – both SSLC-sponsored retreats and those customized for your own context
  • Classes
  • Support Groups
  • Spiritual Direction – both individual and group, led by a certified Spiritual Director
  • Creative and Meaningful Worship


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Keep up with all we have to offer!

See a calendar of upcoming events below and be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Questions? Email us at selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or call 913-780-0255.

calendar of events

If you have any questions about our events or offerings, please email or call us! 

selah@gatherforgoodkc.org / 913-780-0255

  • Spiritual Direction is a conversation between a certified spiritual director and another person. This conversation intentionally includes God and God's Presence in, with and for us. Ultimately one continues their spiritual journey and examines if that journey fosters the development of who God created them to be. The inner self, True Self, the person God created is nourished and validated in the process.


    Sessions are usually an hour. If you are interested, please email selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or call 913-780-0255 for more details. 

Calendar of Events

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See what's on the horizon at Selah Spiritual Life Center and join us!

  • What does the book of Galatians teach us about the freedom of Jesus followers? How can we move into that freedom and away from legalism?

     

    The Selah Spiritual Life Center presents a summer inductive Bible study on the book of Galatians. In 7 sessions, we will discover the background of Galatians, Paul’s intent in writing it, and the practical ways we can move toward a new type of spiritual freedom.

     

    If your church has no summer Bible study, join us for these 7 weeks on Sunday mornings. Then return to your church for the main worship service or stay and visit Heritage Church.

     

    Dates: Sundays, June 1 – July 13.

    Time: 9:15 – 10:15am

    Location: Heritage Church, 15550 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe KS

    Ages: High School and beyond

    Cost: Donations Accepted

    Teacher: Rebecca Thesman

    Click Here To Register

  • Divina Experience: A Sacred Practice Workshop
    June 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Come step into sacred space and explore the rich traditions of spiritual listening, seeing, and responding. In this two-hour workshop, you'll be guided through the ancient practices of Lectio Divina (sacred reading), Visio Divina (sacred seeing), and Scriptio Divina (sacred writing). These contemplative tools help deepen your connection with Scripture, prayer, and your own spiritual journey—and most importantly, they nurture a deeper relationship with God.

    Whether you're new to these practices or seeking to renew them in your life, this experience offers time for reflection and a holy pause. All are welcome!


    Cost: A free will offering will be accepted the day of the workshop.
    Facilitators: Diana Mitchell, Rebecca Thesman and Ronda Welander


    Click HERE to Register

selah spiritual life center leadership

  • ronda welander

    Director

    A former K-12 music educator, Ronda received a BA in Music from Illinois College in 1989. In 2021 she completed the course work and received the Church Leadership Certificate from Dubuque Theological Seminary. Ronda has served as a Commissioned Pastor at Heritage Presbyterian since January of 2023.


    As the Director of SSLC, Ronda is excited to offer her leadership in ways that will provide varied and out of the box alternatives to discipling and meeting the need of community in a fast paced and ever-changing culture.


    Ronda, and her husband Rob, reside in Olathe and are blessed to have their son Jacob, and his wife Larissa, and daughter Ellen, living nearby.

  • diana mitchell

    spiritual DIRECTOR

    Diana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Development from The Ohio State University. Her degree served her well during ownership of two businesses with her late husband, Tom.


    While a member of Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton, Ohio, she became a Stephen Minister after completing the required 50 hour course. Following that, she completed training to become a Stephen Leader, qualifying her to teach the course. When Firelands Church expanded their diaconate to include pastoral care, Diana facilitated Pastoral Deacons for many years using the Stephen Ministry format.


    During the one-on-one nature of pastoral care, Diana felt a passion toward becoming a Spiritual Director which involved four years of in-person classes, reading and reflection papers. She became certified in 2006. While still living in Ohio Diana began leading spiritual retreats in Ohio, Arkansas and eventually in Kansas.


    Diana has two daughters, Julie and Jill, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She lives in Lenexa with her late-in-life husband, Stu.   

Selah Spiritual life center board

From left to right: 

Jennifer Ross, Ronda Welander, Dave Wormus, Rebecca Thesman, Janice Oyer. 

(Not pictured, Diana Mitchell. See Diana's photo and bio above under leadership.)