Jody

Jody Nixon is the true domestic and centering presence at The Convent, the retreat house of Sustainable Faith. She supervises the kitchen (making most of the meals), cleans, keeps the books, tends to other various needs, and spends time with retreatants as she’s able. (She’s a great listener!) She especially enjoys getting to know the many women who come to visit, hearing their stories and providing support and encouragement. She served with Dave on three previous Pastor Sabbath Retreats for Vineyard USA. For the previous 14 years she was the key administrator for Vineyard Central, the urban community church she and Dave planted in Norwood, Ohio in 1993.

Jody and Dave have been married for 35 years. Jody especially delights in her children: Kimberly who’s married to Matthias and living in Berlin, Germany; Carrie who’s married to Andrew and living in Rochester, NY; and Jonathan who’s living in Cincinnati.

School of Spiritual Direction

The dates for the 2012-13 (Cincinnati) School of Spiritual Direction are now up! We're also excited to announce that we'll be expanding to new cities. Click here to find out more!
more »

Retreats

Get away from your normal environment and rest in the heart of a welcoming community.
more »