God has given me diverse opportunities to work in Christian ministry, specializing in youth and women’s ministry and Christian education for the past decade. I have pursued making meaningful impacts on individuals’ personal and spiritual growth through Christian education, one-on-one mentoring, as a guest speaker at conferences and events, and through guiding international student trips. I am deeply grateful that my ministry journey also includes serving on a leadership team in a Christian non-profit social services agency, bringing the hope of love of the gospel of Jesus Christ to families living in rural poverty. Within my local church, I develop and lead Bible studies and programs for youth groups, squadron spouses during deployments, and women’s ministry, fostering Biblical literacy, spiritual growth, and authentic community.

Education:

EdD Curriculum and Instruction; Administration and Leadership, projected date: May 2025, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Education Specialist; Curriculum & Instruction, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
MA Ministry; Leadership Studies, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School, Greenbelt, MD
BMus, Vocal Performance & BS Biblical Studies, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School, Lancaster, PA

Courses Taught:

CML 201: Teaching Skills
CML 102: Foundations of Ministry
CML 324: Spiritual Formation of Ministry Leaders

Conference Presentations:

Fall 2021. Significant Relationships: The Footpath to the Gospel. Christian Education and the Secular Age Conference. Briercrest College, Saskatchewan, Canada. Oct. 28-29.

Fall 2022. Moving Forward and Standing Still: A Contemporary Analysis of the Climate and Culture of Leadership in Christian Higher Education. The Academy and the Church: United in Mission. Society of Professors in Christian Education, San Diego, California. Oct. 20-22.

Awards & Honors:

Membership in Professional Associations: Society of Professors in Christian Education

Verse:

Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”