“Let your love, God, shape my life.”

Psalm 119:4 (MSG) 

Hi! My name is Marcie Porterfield. I’m a Spiritual Director based in Raleigh, North Carolina with a mission to create a safe space of listening to know yourself and God more deeply and in the process know how deeply loved you are.

After growing up in Dallas, I spent time working in Richmond, Cape Town, Washington D.C., and a few places in between before settling down with my husband, Stephen, 25 years ago, in Raleigh, North Carolina. My husband and I have three daughters who each bring their creativity and joy to the world in their own unique ways.

I love to read, travel, cook, and do anything outside. I have led lectio groups for the last thirteen years and have loved watching people be transformed as they train their ears to listen to God.

I’m thrilled to get to know you and spend time listening for your next steps by your side.

EDUCATION

Richmont Graduate University | 2022-2024

Certificate in Spiritual Direction

University of Texas at Austin

B.A in History, B. A. in Government

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Milagros Foundation, Cherokee Gives Back | 2015-2019

Director of Special Projects

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce | 2000-2002

Director of Community Affairs

STEP Richmond | 1996-1999

Executive Director

Department of Health and Human Services of Virginia | 1995-1996

Special Assistant

NONPROFITS I LOVE

CASA, King’s Ridge, Raleigh Women’s Center, Neighbor to Neighbor, JourneyMates