“I am glad to learn of the Glandion Carney Retreat Ministries. Glandion is a person who has learned to walk in the Spirit, and this alone is reason enough to experience retreat with him. He will gently and confidently lead you to the feet of Jesus and leave you there.”

Richard J. Foster

“Wow! Who would have imagined that God would bless our local community of faith with the likes of Glandion Carney. We are proud to call him our Deacon and number him among our own. Glandion passionately draws upon the ancient disciplines to take us ever deeper into the mind of Christ.”

- John Richardson, Glandion’s pastor at St. Peter’s Anglican Church

“I know Glandion Carney to be a person of deep insight into the ways of the Lord with the soul. I am delighted to learn of his opening up a retreat ministry, and believe that opportunities to work with him and his Master in the retreat context should be eagerly accepted.”

- Dallas Willard

“Glandion Carney is a gentle spirit who offers the Presence of Christ in every relationship. Through his ministry tensions are eased, barriers are lowered and healing happens. He has the capacity to relate to the most humble and the most powerful, the most educated and those who lack all manner of education. He is committed to being centered in Christ, and this centeredness makes him effective in conflict situations. He embodies the gospel. He teaches first by example but also draws on a wide network of friends and resources. He does not teach or lead events without preparing himself in prayer. He reaches across denominational and theological differences. He is a good friend. As a member of the leadership team for the Academy, he proved to be a faithful and treasured Spiritual Guide. As a faculty presenter at the Academy, participants welcome the permission he gives them to grow in the love of God and in their discipleship.”

- Jerry Haas, Director, The Academy for Spiritual Formation and Emerging Ministries, Upper Room Ministries, GBOD, Nashville

“Glandion is a thoughtful, creative, wisdom-soaked soul. He will be a gift to your spiritual journey.”

- John Ortberg, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

“I have known Glandion Carney for years as a friend, colleague, author, retreat leader and mentor. I respect his breadth of knowledge about Christian spirituality and his depth of wisdom for how to live a “with-God” life. I also envy Glandion’s capacity for coffee and the fact that he actually lives what he teaches about living without fear or hurry - even when fully caffeinated. Glandion Carney is a spiritual director’s spiritual director.”

- Gary W. Moon, Executive Editor, Conversations Journal

“Glandion Carney understands that retreats are not just getaways from chaos, but invitations to immerse oneself in the abundant companionship of God. Glandion’s soothing manner, quiet warmth and understanding of how retreating with God works will help you come away as you have wanted to do, but perhaps didn’t because you needed a helpful partner. He’s willing to be your helpful partner.”

- Jan Johnson, author of Invitation to the Jesus Life (www.janjohnson.org)

“Glandion understands the necessity of retreat as a spiritual practice for drawing near to God. He is a trustworthy and experienced guide for such set apart times. If you are privileged to be able to join him on retreat, you will surely be blessed.”

- Ruth Haley Barton, president, Transforming Center and author of Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Sacred Rhythms and Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership