Joined Gateway Staff: June 2006

Areas of Ministry: Freedom Ministry

Family: I’m a widow. I have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren.

Saved: When I was 9 years old in a Southern Baptist Church

Education: A degree in Interior Design, completed The School of the Bible (founded by Jack Hayford), Studied business at the University of Texas in Arlington (UTA)

Previous Lines of Work: Over 25 years of ministry experience in various areas—Director of Women’s Ministry, Zone Pastors, Lay Pastors; Small Business Administrator for Lockheed

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: God’s mercy—I never cease to be amazed at the grace that He extends to me and to others.

FAVORITE
Book: Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
Food: Seafood Linguine
Snack Food: Popcorn
Movie: Steel Magnolias
TV Show: Everybody Loves Raymond
Musical Artists: 4Him, Josh Groban
Actor: Kevin Costner
Actress: Sandra Bullock
Time of Day: Morning (not too early)
Season: Autumn
Place in the World: Israel (especially Galilee)
Place to Pray: Near the ocean when possible, otherwise, my backyard patio
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Reading, Movies
Scripture: “ … without Me, you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Sport: Volleyball

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Anchovies
Snack Food: Anything too greasy
Time of Day: Around 4 pm (lose energy)
Season: Summer
Place in the World: Desert

Best Thing Someone Said to You: “I’m proud of you”

Life Motto: Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Three People I’d Like to Meet: I’ve already met 2 of them—Oliver North and Elizabeth Elliot (widow of the late Jim Elliot). I would still like to meet Billy Graham.

My Hero: Corrie Ten Boom

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Years ago, I asked the Lord to show me if He still heals today. Shortly thereafter, I fell and shattered my arm (elbow). He supernaturally healed it while my family watched.

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I was a makeup artist for the Life Today TV show with James and Betty Robison for 14 years.