The key verses of my life and ministry are I John 4:7,11. "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God….Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."

At Good Shepherd and Open Arms, I am honored to work with an extraordinary group of dedicated leaders and staff. Their commitment to Christ and their enthusiasm for God’s people makes every day of my ministry an exciting adventure.

God challenges me everyday to grow deeper in my faith walk, to open my heart wider to people outside the walls of our church, and to experience more fully the joy and fulfillment of following Jesus.

I have been serving the United Methodist Church since 1998 when I graduated from Boston University School of Theology. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Ministry and Leadership Development from Virginia Theological Seminary, through which I hope to improve my ministry to God in my role as a Congregational Care pastor.

My husband, John and I are recently married and look forward to our life together serving Christ’s Church. Defining my life and ministry is a passion for and call to prayer as illustrated by Paul in Philippians 1: 3-11. It is the prayerful community of faith which moves our ministry beyond our mission to becoming God’s mission in the world.

I bring a different perspective to ministry since Christ was not a part of my life until 1997. After spending twenty years in the Air Force and then earning a B.A. and M.A. in Professional Communication from Purdue, my life still seemed to be without significance. Only after giving my life to God did I understand why my soul was so restless. Therefore, I can relate to those individuals who are searching, but do not know what it will take to give meaning and purpose to their life. In December 2007, I completed the requirements for a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in mission and evangelism from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Besides serving as a local pastor to Good Shepherd UMC, I am also active in Christian Motorcyclists Association to bring the gospel to a forgotten segment of our society.

James 2:18 - Show me your faith without deeds and I will show you my faith by what I do.