Joseph Krans

Joe joined the SLC Board in 2024. He is a graduate of the Spiritual Companionship Internship and of the SLC Supervision Training programs. He currently servs as a spiritual companion, supervisor,

and partner in the current Spiritual Companion Internship program. Joe defines himself as a ragamuffin, a Secular Franciscan, and a beloved child of God. Through the transformative power of love, his personal experience of the divine, the example of Jesus, and the influence of some wonderful teachers, guides, and companions, he has encountered a God of deep mystery, a God who is love. His greatest desire is to walk with others on their spiritual journeys. He believes that “there is much that we share, and much that we can learn from one another, that by being fully present to each other, in the moment, we can experience joy and freedom, even in the midst of our pain and suffering.” Companions together, Living the Way.  Joe was born in New Britain CT, has lived most of his life in Sturbridge MA, studied Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, spent 40 years as a manager in the corporate world, and now serves as the Executive director of Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center. He is the father of six wonderful children.