Diana West

Diana grew up in the church which includes a very colorful history of Baptist, Catholic, and Episcopal experiences before landing in a non-denominational Vineyard. 

 

She holds a B.S. in Psychology, a Masters in Professional Counseling, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy from Ottawa University. Graduating from her professional student status in 2006, she also left corporate America to answer God's call to plant a church in Phoenix (AZ). 

 

In 2016, Diana finished her National Certification as a Spiritual Director from Sustainable Faith School. Her greatest passion is to sit with people in Spiritual Direction, groups, and retreats as they experience God for themselves through hearing, seeing, touching, and Holy imagination.  She truly believes that there is nothing more powerful than being transformed by the light of God. 

 

On a personal level ... Diana is a true foodie with a very wide variety of favorites! Every year she makes a bucket list of new restaurants and recipes she will try, never afraid to venture out of her already-long list of faves.  Interested in trying a new restaurant? Ask Diana!  She is always eager to share her findings.

 

She is a fourth generation Arizona Native, is well-versed on the history of the land, and genuinely loves Arizona and the desert. She enjoys spending time with her son, Barton, her beautiful daughter-in-law, and their three children who lovingly refer to her as Meemaw.

 

Last but not least, we can't forget her love for football. Diana is a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan but has also been seen, on occasion, rooting for the AZ Cardinals.