About Us

The Reverend Dr. Kendrick D. Weaver spends his time exploring the depths of simplicity, silence, biblical meditation and prayer. He seeks to enrich communities through teaching the principles and practices of the early church and Hebraic prophetic tradition. 

His faith was reawakened with a discovery of the Christian monastic tradition. Invigorated by this encounter, he pursued and completed his doctoral studies under monastic teachers in the Augustinian, Franciscan, and Carmelite traditions. After those studies, he delved into the Semitic languages of Jesus.  

He studied philosophy at American University and went on to receive his Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School as well as a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality from Washington Theological Union.

 As a certified consulting hypnotist and meditation instructor, Dr. Weaver has specialized training in subconscious states such as autogenics, heart center hypnotherapy and medical meditation.  Rev. Weaver is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, the pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church, and the founder of the Sleeping with God Meditation Center. He is the author of six books, including the best-selling work, Meditate Like Jesus: Uncover the Meditative Practices of Jesus.  He is married to Lynnette Weaver and the two reside in Upper Marlboro, MD.

• The Sleeping with God Meditation Center is a non-profit 501c3 (tax exempt) organization. The Center's mission is to train and educate individuals, groups, churches, communities and organizations in the contemplative and meditative life.  We strive to be a hub for training, dialogue, health and inspiration in the meditative life. Let us help your organization, church or even family reach a healthy and peaceful life.

• Lynnette Weaver is a teacher, educational consultant, poet, aspiring vegetarian, and yoga instructor.  She currently holds a Master of Education and serves as a Lead Teacher at the Montgomery College Early Learning Center. She is also the Director of the Children’s Church program at Union United Methodist Church. 
• Lynnette Weaver is a registered and certified (RYT 200 hour) yoga teacher. She began a consistent yoga practice to recover from a broken bone. The practice of yoga not only helped her body to heal but decreased her stress levels and provided more clarity of mind. Lynnette teaches group and private sessions. She believes there is a kind of yoga for all shapes, sizes, ages, and levels of ability. Lynnette loves teaching intro classes for those seeking to deepen their understanding of yoga.  She uses yoga postures, breath work and meditative techniques to promote strength, flexibility, tranquility, and the ability to listen to the promptings of God’s Will and Spirit.