How Jesus Saved Me
I accepted God's promise of salvation through my belief in Jesus Christ, serving Him through the Spirit & by God's grace. I've been actively involved in Christian service since I was a child growing up in a small eastern Iowa church. I have a passion for Christian education & ministry. My personal testimony includes the Heidelberg question & answer #1: "What is your only comfort in life & in death? That I am not my own, but belong - body & soul, in life & in death - to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ."
What I Do For Trinity
As Director of Discipleship Ministries, my responsibilities include 9th-12th grade Sunday school classes & adult discipleship ministries. My role is to provide spiritual leadership, support & encouragement, enabling youth & adults to grow in their faith, and preparing disciples for ministry both locally & globally.
What I Do Outside Trinity
I enjoy a variety of hobbies & interests, including local mission work, reading, sewing, knitting, quilting, gardening & working outside, cooking, walking, playing tennis, golfing, bicycling, traveling, piano playing, bookstore browsing, furniture & house restoration, studying architecture, agriculture, and creating memories by helping & entertaining family & friends.
Fun Fact
I love to read. Vintage school readers, pop-up books, and carousel books are fun finds. I collect & read cookbooks and enjoy trying new recipes. My favorite cookbooks include my grandmother's home economics textbook, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and Among Friends: A Collection of Recipes with Entertaining & Homemaking Ideas.