About Mike
Hi, I’m Mike.
I’m a husband, father, and spiritual director with more than two decades of experience in pastoral ministry.
After walking through seasons of loss, depression, and burnout, I discovered the gift of having a soul friend—someone who listens deeply, asks Spirit led questions, and helps discern God’s quiet voice. That experience shaped everything that Deeper Walk has become.
Through Deeper Walk, I now walk with individuals—pastors, leaders, and others—who long to live more fully into who God created them to be. Together, we listen for God’s invitations, notice His presence in ordinary life, and trust that transformation is His gentle work in us.
I completed The Academy of Spiritual Formation and The School of Spiritual Direction through SoulFormation.
My own journey of loss and renewal has reminded me that change doesn’t come by fixing ourselves, but by allowing God’s love to find us where we are and make us whole again.
Whether I’m sitting across from a pastor on the verge of burnout or a young adult trying to discover purpose, my passion is to help people notice God noticing them.
If your soul is tired or simply hungry for something more, you’re not alone. Deeper Walk exists to give you room to breathe—to slow down, to listen, and to discover the grace that’s already carrying you.
“Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” — Matthew 11:29 (The Message)
The Heartbeat of Deeper Walk
Transformation takes time. We believe real growth happens slowly—in the honest places where love and truth meet.
God still speaks. His voice often comes as a whisper, rarely in a hurry. Learning to notice it is sacred work.
We walk together. No one was meant to navigate faith alone; companionship opens us to grace.
Presence matters. Before answers or outcomes, we make space to simply be with God.
Hope endures. Even in silence or struggle, God’s Spirit is forming something beautiful.
This is the deeper walk—an unhurried journey toward becoming who you were created to be.
Mission: To help people discern and respond to the voice of God in their lives.
Vision: To create space for experiencing God’s transformative love.
Testimonials:
Morris Dirks, Ph.D. - Founder of SoulFormation
“I can confidently recommend Mike Labrum to you as a spiritual director and soul friend. It has been an honor to journey with him in his work as a pastor for over 17 years. Mike is spiritually intuitive — he listens carefully, asks deep questions, and knows how to help people encounter God. Mike understands all the challenges that life and ministry bring. If you are looking for a spiritual guide be sure to consider Mike Labrum.”
Sam Rima, Ph.D. - Author of Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership
“I have known Mike as a ministry colleague while serving together on a church staff team, as a good friend, a fellow Spiritual Director and, more importantly, as an ardent seeker of a deeper relationship with Jesus. Mike is the kind of spiritual director I would look for; someone who has mined the depths of his journey with God to learn invaluable lessons about discerning God’s presence and work in both the challenges and triumphs of life. I am confident that Mike is the kind of Spiritual Director and soul friend who will serve as a wise guide to help anyone seeking a deeper experience of God’s grace and love and learn how to experience God’s presence in all of life”.
Monty Wright, Ph.D. - District Superintendent of Alliance NW
“I have known Mike for a number of years and have found him to be a thoughtful, consistent, caring, and Spirit-led leader. If you are looking for a Spiritual Director, or a speaker/facilitator to help you or your group form more deeply, I would highly recommend Mike.”
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“The experience of spiritual direction has filled a longing in my soul. It has helped me be more attentive to the whispers of the Holy Spirit in my life.”
— Alice Fryling