The spiritual path can be difficult, but when we can travel it together, it can be so much easier!
We are all here to learn from and support each other in a common purpose:
We are here to ensure that you succeed in learning more about your deepest nature, your spiritual intimacy with the Divine, and what you can do to help others.
Growing Spiritually… Together!
Our mission is to cultivate an online, interspiritual community where you can practice Centering Prayer and study universal truths to deepen your relationship with God and find peace within.
We envision a growing community of contemplatives worldwide who actively embody the light and love of the Divine to create greater peace and harmony on earth.
If you like the feel of our community gatherings, then you’ll love being a member. Become a Closer Than Breath member by clicking below:
Our resources help you deepen your contemplative practice and action.
Here are just a few of our popular courses:
Insightful, inspiring conversations with contemplative teachers and thought leaders:
We host some of the brightest minds in the global contemplative community:
Free In-Depth Guides on the fundamental concepts, practices, and principles that you need to successfully deepen your relationship with the Divine:
We know there are other places that you can go online to learn about the contemplative life and to grow spiritually.
But we want to provide a holistic space where you can grow and develop within a loving and supportive community that you can access conveniently and regularly.
Keith Kristich
Founder of Closer Than Breath
Keith Kristich helps people slow down and reconnect with their true self and God within. As a contemplative teacher, Keith’s mission is to help people reimagine the Divine, unlearn rigid religion, and see God everywhere.
Keith is a meditation teacher and commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer through Contemplative Outreach and trained with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in leading contemplative prayer groups and retreats.
When not working, you can find Keith with his wife and son or with a book or banjo in hand.
Jana Rentzel
Director of Community Experience
Dr. Jana Rentzel is a spiritual psychologist, meditation teacher, and trained spiritual director. She has a Master’s degree in PsychoSpiritual Counseling and a PhD in Spiritual Psychology. She is on the faculty of Spiritual Direction at SMU Perkins School of Theology.
An avid meditator for nearly 40 years, Jana has trained extensively in Tibetan Buddhist practices and in Christian contemplative prayer. She leads online meditation sessions every week and teaches online classes in centering prayer and spiritual development.
Jana is married with three stepdaughters, six grandchildren, and two highly entertaining golden-doodles.
Our contemplative community lives all over the world, bringing a special richness and diversity to our gatherings.
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