Get to know me.
Life-giving part of your ministry:
I find so much joy in seeing people grow—whether it’s a child excited to share what they learned in Kid City, a teen girl talking with me about her faith journey, or a young mom finding confidence and hope through a Gospel conversation. I also love developing leaders and watching volunteers thrive as they use their gifts and build authentic community. It’s life-giving to witness how God meets each person right where they are and calls them into something greater.
Education:
Associate of Arts: Grays Harbor College
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: California Baptist University
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies: Liberty University
Recent God at work in me moment:
Since stepping into full-time ministry, I’ve faced plenty of unknowns—but each time I’ve wondered how things would work out, God has shown up. Not always on my timeline, but always with perfect provision. He’s used seasons of uncertainty to deepen my faith, remind me that He’s at work even in the mess, and equip me to walk with kids and families through their own hard seasons. I’m learning to trust more fully, rest more deeply, and serve more faithfully - knowing He’s the one holding it all together.
Failure you learned from:
There was a season where I realized I had been assuming too much and not checking in regularly with each member of my team. When it was brought to my attention—though hard to hear—it reminded me how easy it is to grow complacent and miss opportunities to encourage and equip others. It was a humbling but valuable lesson that deepened my commitment to be more present, intentional, and pastoral with the amazing team I get to serve alongside.
Family:
Husband: Jon (married 1993)
Kids: Anna (1998) and her husband Josh (1997), and Allysen (2000)
Dogs: Escher the Aussiedoodle (2014), Ahsoka the mini Bernedoodle (2021), and Echo our mini-Poodle (2023)
Favorite movie:
When Harry Met Sally (1989), (Sense and Sensibility (1995), and Pride & Prejudice (2005)
I find so much joy in seeing people grow—whether it’s a child excited to share what they learned in Kid City, a teen girl talking with me about her faith journey, or a young mom finding confidence and hope through a Gospel conversation. I also love developing leaders and watching volunteers thrive as they use their gifts and build authentic community. It’s life-giving to witness how God meets each person right where they are and calls them into something greater.
Education:
Associate of Arts: Grays Harbor College
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: California Baptist University
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies: Liberty University
Recent God at work in me moment:
Since stepping into full-time ministry, I’ve faced plenty of unknowns—but each time I’ve wondered how things would work out, God has shown up. Not always on my timeline, but always with perfect provision. He’s used seasons of uncertainty to deepen my faith, remind me that He’s at work even in the mess, and equip me to walk with kids and families through their own hard seasons. I’m learning to trust more fully, rest more deeply, and serve more faithfully - knowing He’s the one holding it all together.
Failure you learned from:
There was a season where I realized I had been assuming too much and not checking in regularly with each member of my team. When it was brought to my attention—though hard to hear—it reminded me how easy it is to grow complacent and miss opportunities to encourage and equip others. It was a humbling but valuable lesson that deepened my commitment to be more present, intentional, and pastoral with the amazing team I get to serve alongside.
Family:
Husband: Jon (married 1993)
Kids: Anna (1998) and her husband Josh (1997), and Allysen (2000)
Dogs: Escher the Aussiedoodle (2014), Ahsoka the mini Bernedoodle (2021), and Echo our mini-Poodle (2023)
Favorite movie:
When Harry Met Sally (1989), (Sense and Sensibility (1995), and Pride & Prejudice (2005)