Meet the Potter's Inn Team
Steve & Gwen Smith
Co-Founders, President and Spiritual Directors of Potter’s Inn. Steve was educated at Lenoir Rhyne College, NC, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, KY; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, IL. Steve has pastored churches in KY, NC and the Netherlands. As a speaker, spiritual director, author and companion, Steve offers soul care and spiritual care through many avenues. Gwen was educated at UNC - Charlotte, NC in Nursing and Denver Seminary, CO. She is a Registered Nurse and Spiritual Director. She is a retreat leader and offers spiritual direction and soul care. Steve and Gwen have been married since 1980 and have four adult sons and four daughters-in-law and a growing tribe of grandchildren! Steve enjoys a cup of strong brewed coffee and a brisk walk on a trail. Gwen enjoys dark, roasted, French Press coffee and a piece of dark chocolate in the afternoons.
Dale Brooks
Soul Care Provider: For over 30 years, Dale has served in vocational ministry. She was on Young Life staff both here and abroad. She went on to direct Women's Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs. She holds a Masters of Theology degree from Fuller Seminary. Her training also includes certificates in Spiritual Direction from Benet Hill Monastery and Life Coaching. Dale has a deep commitment to spiritual formation and places a high priority on relationships. Listening closely to the Holy Spirit is her way and personal transformation her desire. You can often find her enjoying the beauty of Colorado hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. She is married to Howard who runs a non-profit in Colorado Springs, which provides energy efficiency for low-income families. Their son Chris lives and works in Seattle, WA.
