Mrs. Wizard

I oversee the Elementary and Nursery/Preschool program for Mercy Street.

Something on my bucket list:

To go to Switzerland.

My favorite summer activity:

Going to Florida with my grandkids.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks, it would be:

California so I could visit my son.

What I wanted to be when I grew up:

Veterinarian

The worst place I could get stuck:

Elevator

Favorite scripture:

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16

Favorite food:

Mexican

The best part of my job:

Teaching children about Jesus and watching them grow spiritually. Hearing all the great stories.

Mercy Street Band Albums on iTunes:

Twenty Sixteen

Unplugged

As the Lead Pastor, I encourage and shepherd the spiritual formation of the Mercy Street community. My responsibilities are to prayerfully discern God’s vision and equip persons to embody God’s radical grace. My hope is that each person at Mercy Street would love and be loved, serve and be served, know and be known, celebrate and be celebrated.

Something on my bucket list:

Hike the Appalachian Trail from start to finish but not all at once!

My favorite summer activity:

Hiking the mountains of Colorado

My favorite hobbies:

Fishing, kayaking, playing golf, and spending time with family

When I grew up, I wanted to:

I wanted to run my own restaurant or bed and breakfast.

My favorite movie quote:

“Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” (from Shawshank Redemption)

What makes me laugh:

Silly commercials with animals who take on human characteristics.

When I drive, I listen to:

Pandora Radio (Patty Griffin, Zac Brown or Elton John stations) or NPR news

The best part of my job:

Hearing people’s stories of joy and pain then seeing how God is working in surprising ways.

As the Director of Community care at Mercy Street, I Work closely with Women’s Ministry, Outreach and pastoral care. My time is mostly spent with the women of Mercy Street at events, through groups and outreach projects or one on one.

Something on my bucket list:

Sell all my things and live in a small house on a beautiful beach. Live simple!

My favorite cartoon character:

Smurfette…she was so small she lived in a mushroom!

My favorite hobbies:

Anything art or movies

My favorite movie quote:

“My Precious…” from The Hobbit.

If I were famous for fifteen minutes, I would:

probably do something really stupid which would end my fame in 15 minutes

What makes me laugh:

What doesn’t? You can find humor in most things if you look.

When I drive, I listen to:

Audio Books

The best part of my job:

I love that my job gives me the chance to get to know so many interesting people.

I plan and execute all youth and adult sports and exercise classes for families in the Spring Branch/Memorial area. Using sports to minister and build relationships with people of all ages.

Something on my bucket list:

Visiting every major league baseball park in America.

My favorite summer activity:

Relaxing by the pool!

My favorite hobbies:

Watching football and collecting football memorabilia is one of my favorite hobbies. Almost anything sports related!

My favorite food:

Fajitas!

My favorite scripture:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for his friends” - John 15:13

The worst place I could get stuck:

The mall or anywhere crowded with people!

What I listen to while I drive:

Podcasts and sports radio

The best part of my job:

The relationships that are formed with youth and their parents is the most rewarding part of my job! Seeing the development of Christian values and leadership skills that are learned through athletics endeavors is so fun!