The following websites offer resources related to Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Retreats, Music and Mission. We invite you to explore them and to connect with the wonderful people represented on these websites.

Raymond Redfeather

Raymond Redfeather is a truly unique gift of life. His work emerges from a deep connection with nature and the energy of life. He is a world class native flute maker. His performances playing native flute and dancing in his native dress are inspiring. Raymond lives in LaVeta, Colorado. You can reach Raymond on his website: Heartflutes.com.

Jacquie Gipson

Jacquie Gipson is a guitarist with great energy and imagination. She says " I play six and twelve string acoustic guitar. My music incorporates melodic two hand tapping and percussion techniques into more or less traditional fingerstyle playing. This style is sometimes called 'Touche Guitar'." Jacquie lives in Trindad, Colorado and has produced a number of CDs. You can view her information and order CDs from her website: jaquiegipson.com.

Mary Blain

Mary Blain is a wonderful artist living in Billings, Montana. Duing the summer months she has a gallery in Cooke City, Montana, near Yellowstone Park. She works primarily in watercolor to reflect her connection with God's world. Mary painted the watercolor "Walking Toward the Light", the cover for the first CD of John Blinn. You can view her work by going to her website: Mary Blain Gallery.

Operation Classroom

Operation Classroom is a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The current project is the building of a six room classroom building in Makeni. The need for education is great. You can get more information about this work from two websites. "Operation Classroom" is the website of the Operation Classroom ministry. Operaton Classroom originated in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and is active in Sierra Leone and Liberia. "Operation Classroom - The Makeni Team" is the website of the workteam on which John and Elaine participated in the summer of 2005 and will participate in this coming summer.

Narsarah-CITA Medical Clinic

CITA International is a faith-based philathropic not-for-profit organization and has its headquarters in Golden, Colorado, USA. It is dedicated to providing necessary help and support (skills, financial, spiritual, and material) for local initiatives to solve problems caused by the ten-year rebel war of the 1990s and improve the quality of life of men, women, and children in the rurual communities of Sierra Leone. You can contact them through their website: CITA International, Inc.

Pueblo Songwriters and Musicians Association

John is an active member of The Pueblo Songwriters and Musicians Association. It is a group that is active in promoting song writers in Southern Colorado. They hold a monthly Acoustic Gallery and a monthly Electric Gallery, generally featuring local performers. You can learn more from their website: Pueblo Songwriters and Musicians Association.

Spiritual Directors International

John is a member of Spiritual Directors International - an interfaith group of people around the world who are working with others in Spiritual Direction. SDI provides lists of persons trained in Spiritual Direction as well as other resources for the spiritual journey. If you are interested please go to their website: Spiritual Directors International.

Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation

John received his primary training from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. This organization is dedicated to nurturing spiritual life. They provide training for persons desiring to become Spiritual Directors. They also provide experiences for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life, whether it is in the workplace, the family, or in the church. To view their website: Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation.