Area of Ministry: I joined the Gateway Staff in October 2005. Upon my arriaval, I had the pleasure of working for Associate Senior Pastor David Smith. My husband and I have served as Gateway Group Leaders and Section Leaders.  I now have the privilege of serving on the leadership team of Gateway Equip and am honored to teach. In addition, I'm blessed to lead the wonderful Saturday Guest Central and Welcome Center teams at the NRH Campus.  

Department: NRH Campus

Family: I am married to a wonderful man of God, Edward Torrez.

Saved: I was saved around the age of 5. My neighbor used to take me to church with her family, and I gave my heart to Jesus in my Sunday School classroom.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Speeh Communication from The University of Texas at Arlington. Master of Arts in Management from Dallas Baptist University.

Previous Lines of Work: I have worked for different ministries since 1991. I have served as Director of the Volunteer Mininstry, Director of Adult Christian Education, Director of Visitor Folow-up, Events Coordinator, Assistant to Senior Pastor, Oversight of Spanish Mentoring for Women, Minister at Women's Events and Spanish Coordinator.

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: How much God loves us.  One more …children fascinate me. 

FAVORITE
Book: Bible
Food: Mexican (Wouldn't you know it?)
Snack Food: Almonds
Movie: Cecil B. DeMill's Ten Commandments
TV: Undercover Boss and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
CD/Artist: Gateway Worship; Hill Songs; Favorite CD: The Best is Yet to Come by Martha Munizzi (It's an oldie but goodie.) 
Time of Day: The Morning
Season: Spring and winter (in Texas)
Place in the World: Mountains and beaches
Place to Pray: On my knees
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Walking; reading; music and hanging out with friends
Scripture: Joshua 1:8; Psalm 91; Psalm 103
Sports Team: Texas Rangers
Sports: Baseball

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Sushi
Snack Food: Gummie worms
Time of Day: When I have to go to bed
Season: I like them all
Place in the World: Anywhere my husband is not with me.


Best Thing Someone Said to You: "I love you."

Life Motto: Seek God first.

Three People I’d like to Meet: The Apostle Paul, John Maxwell and Sarah Palin

My Heroes: Jesus and my husband

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: During a time of prayer and when I am preaching or teaching.

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I love to sing worship to the Lord and have sung with various praise teams and groups. I enjoy playing the piano, baking, and I am a certified cake decorator. I have a graduate level, advanced certificate in HR Management and am certified to function as a Court Appointed Mediator for the State of Texas.