Mardi Tindal is a former Moderator of the United Church of Canada (2009–2012) and the author of Soul Maps. A Guide to the Mid-life Spirit. Building on Christian, Bah’i, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and other traditions, as well as her own rich experience, Mardi is interested in helping people to develop practices that nourish the mid-life soul and contemplate the rest of their life. Together with her partner Doug and others, she has established Wine on the Porch, an exciting a new concept in co-housing for active and creative aging. She has brought energetic leadership throughout her career as an adult educator and facilitator, organizational consultant, retreat centre director, writer, broadcaster and church leader. Currently she serves as a Courage & Renewal facilitator, facilitating leadership formation with leaders from a wide array of backgrounds and organizations.