Hometown: Miami, FL.

My Spiritual Journey:

I don’t remember not knowing Jesus, but it was in 11th grade when I realized my need for Him. It was my first UBC youth camp, and my dad had passed away just 3 weeks before, so I was looking for life’s meaning. We were watching a video about Jesus, then there He was…also dying, but also living, reminding me of the end of my story. I finally understood His sacrifice for my life. I found my meaning.

How I Ended Up at UBC:

I started coming to UBC in high school, after many families had been inviting mine for years. Then during college, I was asked to consider a UBC summer internship, which was great because I needed some work, so I interned in Student and Worship Arts Ministry over three summers and ended up loving it more than a job. I guess God was preparing me for the rest of my life because, well… they haven’t kicked me off the island since.

What I do:

I serve as the Director of HWY 252 and FamJamz, the elementary ministries at UBC. I have the awesome privilege of seeing how God helps kids and parents grow stronger together as they learn more about God and faith. I love that many of my work hours are spent coming up with creative, unconventional (and sometimes messy) ways to show them who God is and how desperately He loves us. Contact me if you want to chat about that!

Dream for UBC:

My dream for UBC is that anyone who visits for the first time or 500th time would leave knowing that they are important and that God has a unique contribution for them to make on this side of heaven.

What I love about UBC: I love that UBC loves my kids.

Before UBC I was....

finishing school, teaching music and voice, gigging around town and thinking I was supposed to move away.

Hobbies:

a little of this and a little of that… I’ve got three boys now, so recent hobbies include light sabers, Lego Playstation(TM) games and dirt. Hobbies…hmmm…I can’t remember.

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:8-9

Favorite TV Shows:

Do cartoons count?

On my iPod (if you have one):

Harry Connick, Jr.; Kirk Franklin; Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, John Rutter

Favorite Movies:

First Knight
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
The Incredibles
Father of the Bride
Pirates of the Carribean

Miami Restaurants: Sea Siam, Sushi Maki, Macaroni Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's, and the late Beverly Hills Cafe (RIP)

Vacation Spot: Orlando... yes, we are Disney freaks.

Random Fact:

I believe that I myself am a random fact. Ask my incredibly organized and sensible husband.

Links:

FamJamz