About Me
Hi, I’m Mike.
I’m a husband, father of two, and a spiritual director with more than twenty years of experience in pastoral ministry. In 2014, I felt God calling me toward spiritual direction, which led me to complete a three-year training program through SoulFormation.
My journey hasn’t been without valleys. I’ve walked through seasons of loss, depression, and burnout, and I’ve come to understand how deeply we need companions for the journey—someone who will listen, pray, and help us recognize God’s presence in our lives.
These experiences are what led me to start Deeper Walk. Here, we create space for reflection, prayer, and honest exploration of God’s presence in your life. Spiritual direction invites you to hear the Spirit’s voice, notice where God is at work, and respond with intention. It’s about learning to live more fully into who God created you to be—whether your season is filled with clarity and joy, questions and uncertainty, or pain and struggle.
For more information about spiritual direction and what a session involves, please see the Spiritual Direction page. If you feel called to take the next step, it would be an honor to walk with you, listening together for the guidance and presence of the Holy Spirit.
Mission:
Helping people discern and respond to the voice of God in their lives.
Vision:
Creating space for people to experience the transformative love of God, discern the voice of the Holy Spirit, and live more fully into their identity in Christ.
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.”
Organizations Deeper Walk
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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