Staff

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I point Middle School Students to love Jesus over everything.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Best advice I have ever gotten. Hurts my feelings every time.

What do you do for fun?
I am a bit of a nerd and play League of Legends. I also like to play disc golf or ultimate frisbee. Pretty much anything outdoors is fun.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20

What is your favorite movie?
The Sandlot

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I am the Connections Resident for the South OP Campus

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
People won't care what you know until they know that you care

What do you do for fun?
Rock climbing mostly, kayaking, reading, and movies

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"

1 Corinthians 10:31

What is your favorite movie?
Lord of the Rings.... No brainer!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I coordinate weekend services for the special needs ministry at all Grace campuses, ensuring families and volunteers alike engage with the gospel and feel welcome & appreciated!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Figure out what fuels your joy, then do lots of that. (Bob Goff, Love Does)

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy grabbing good coffee with friends, walking my dog Latte through the great parks in town, and taking on new craft projects!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Micah 6:8 "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

What is your favorite movie?
The Star Wars series - what a classic!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

I write our elementary weekend curriculum with a team of awesome volunteers!

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

When someone has a problem, ask if they want advice or a hug. Sometimes they just need a hug

What do you do for fun?

I like reading mystery novels, being outside, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness"

What is your favorite movie?

I'm not a huge movie person, but I love the show Friends with a deep passion!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I serve our leaders to help create environments where people can pursue healthy relationships and spiritual growth, so they can be who God created them to be.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don't seek to be a success, seek to be of value.

What do you do for fun?
I love music, movies, coffee, food, any excuse to get outside, and trying to play sports without injuring myself.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 4:6-7: "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

What is your favorite movie?
Braveheart

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Collaborating to create an intentional, exciting, and powerful platform to allow kids the opportunity to encounter, love and live for Jesus Christ.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Choose your friends wisely! The people you surround yourself with make such an impact!

What do you do for fun?
My heart is happiest when spending time with my family and friends! I also like to see shows and productions every opportunity that I can (I love the performing arts!), read, have movie nights, play tennis and learn to bake and cook!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Galations 5:1-"It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

What is your favorite movie?
There are too many Disney movies to pick just one!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I get the privilege of working with artists at Grace Church and the surrounding community to use their gifts to worship God and point others to how good He is. My hope is to empower people and give them the opportunity to use their gifts and also support them along the way inside and outside the walls of Grace Church.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Focus on today, not tomorrow.

What do you do for fun?
Read, movies, go downtown, coffee, hang out with friends, play music, watch tv

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Psalm 105:1-6

What is your favorite movie?
This is a tough one. Right now, I would have to say...Inception

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
The glue that keeps the South Overland Park Campus together and working smoothly so all spinning plates spin cohesively.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Life is too short, so live it to the fullest.  Love lots, laugh loudly and live for Jesus whole-heartedly.

What do you do for fun?
Travel, read and spend time with my children and grandchildren.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 1:9-11. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God.

What is your favorite movie?
Pretty Woman.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

I lead and serve with volunteers to find fun and engaging ways to share the gospel with kids.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

Chase what matters. It's simple and a great reminder.

What do you do for fun?

I love playing soccer, pickleball or disc golf. I also love reading or watching movies

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Psalm 18:19. "He brought me out into a broad place. He rescued me, because He delighted in me."

What is your favorite movie?

It's between la la land or treasure planet. Can't decide!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I get to help others follow Jesus and make Him known in our community and world!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
It is a tie between:
Go wherever you can extend the Kingdom of God the best! and to keep following the right Father, and to try to worry more about obedience rather than results.

What do you do for fun?
Read, Cycle, Fly Fish, and hang with my family.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Romans 15:20…to make it my ambition to preach Christ where He has not been named…

What is your favorite movie?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, World's Fastest Indian and Gladiator

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I serve alongside our Grace Kids team and coordinate all things in Grace Kids Jr to help kids learn about Jesus, and how to be outward-focused follower of Him!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
If you have encouragement to give, share it!!

What do you do for fun?
I love reading, swimming, hammocking, traveling, and learning new languages!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25

What is your favorite movie?
Pitch Perfect

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
In the Grace Care department, we connect people with the resources they need at their specific time of need, such as counseling, prayer, and benevolence.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don't let your emotions control your actions. (Thank you, Tim Howey. (: )

What do you do for fun?
Spend time with family, read, scour antique and thrift stores.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
2 Corinthians 10:5 – We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

What is your favorite movie?
Spaceballs - Yes - I have the sense of humor of an 8th grade boy. :o)

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I do everything I can to help each person who walks into the doors of Grace feel like they are at HOME!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Always have one ear on the Holy Spirit

What do you do for fun?
My job! But when I'm not at church - play tennis, go to the park with my dog, travel, spend time with friends/family

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you

What is your favorite movie?
Step Brothers.. don't judge me