Virtual Community Groups for Senior Pastors’ Wives and Church Planters’ Wives
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Christina Johnson is a pastor’s wife, mother of three, and the Children’s Director at Gladwin Assembly of God. She is embarking on a new adventure this year. The Johnson family has just been approved to start a new church in Michigan. She loves what Christ has called her to do, and those around her. “God is so good and He gives me JOY every day.” Get to know Christina better through Facebook or her blog!
REGISTER FOR CHRISTINA JOHNSON’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives from pre-launch to 3 years
When: 3rd Tuesday 8pm EST/5pm PST
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Crystal Johnson is married to her best friend, Jamey Johnson and has serves as lead pastor’s wife. They are currently in their second church plant, Lifepointe Church in Louisville, KY. She is the mom of 3 awesome kiddos and loves seeing them begin and cultivate lifelong relationships with Jesus. Crystal is passionate about seeing women fall deeper in love with Jesus through an active relationship with Him and letting that love infuse every area of their lives. For fun she enjoys reading, writing, shopping and all things water, especially boating, jet skiing, and water skiing. You can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, and her blog.
REGISTER FOR CRYSTAL JOHNSON’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives and Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Thursday 1pm EST/10am PST
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Danielle Newsome grew up in the ministry with an evangelist-turned church planter father. She met her husband, Christian, while at Liberty University, and they are happily married. They have two awesome kids, Christian & Kasey, and one crazy dog, Rudy. Christian & Danielle have served side by side for 11 years in various ministry capacities and just recently planted Journey Church International in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Danielle is a worship leader and songwriter, but her real passion is ministering to other pastors’ wives. She also enjoys reading on her Kindle, seeing movies on long date days with her husband, walking/running outside, and attending her kids sporting events. Connect with Danielle on Twitter and Facebook.
Danielle’s group is currently full.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives and Church Planters’ Wives
When: 2nd Tuesday 10:30am EST/7:30 am PST
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Faith Godwin serves alongside her husband, Jeremy, as Executive Pastors at Bethany Assembly (a CMN church) in Adrian, MI. She has been a pastor’s wife, teacher, and leader for more than ten years. She also works full-time at a college in their community. They have three young boys, Elliott and twins, Micah and Brennan. When she’s not chasing the boys around, she loves shoe shopping, traveling, and movie nights with her husband. Connect with Faith through email or on Facebook.
REGISTER FOR FAITH GODWIN’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Monday 8pm EST/5pm PST
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Holly Myers is married to a wonderful man who is both hot and sweet. Revolution Church launched September 2011. “This whole pastor’s wife thing is weird and makes my eye twitch, but seeing Richard’s passion for Jesus and lost people drives me!” They have two beautiful girls, Rebekah and Rachel. She knows that God has called her to speak and yet doubts it every single day! She is the founder of UNBOUND girl’s ministry. She loves cute purses and cute shoes. Her favorite colors are green, purple and hot pink. She loves to blog. Her favorite candy is air heads, grape laffy taffy, and Reeses cups. She love a good grilled cheese sandwich, and an iced chai latte is high on the list. Her new obsession is Francine Rivers’ books. One day she wants to finish her book, but until then she will enjoy this journey. Connect with Holly on Facebook and Twitter.
REGISTER FOR HOLLY MYER’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: 1st Time Church Planters’ Wives
When: 3rd Thursday 8:30pm EST/5:30pm PST
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Katie Brinkman serves along side her husband Ben, who is the Lead Pastor of Urban Church (an ARC Church Plant). They planted Urban Church with their two daughters in February 2009. Prior to launching Urban, they ministered as youth and young adult pastors for 12 years. Katie enjoys date days with her husband, girl time with her daughters, coffee, and popcorn. You can connect with Katie on Twitter and Facebook.
REGISTER FOR KATIE BRINKMAN’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives and Church Planters’ Wives
When: 3rd Thursday 2pm EST/11am PST
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Kendra Grubinski and Kevin have served in Youth Ministry, Overseas Missions, and now Church Planting. They launched LifePoint Community Church in Findlay, OH in October 2008 and are getting ready to plant their 1st church out of LifePoint in Bowling Green, Ohio. Kendra leads the women’s ministry and helps out wherever needed. They have three kiddos; Julia, Emma and Joey and stay busy with their sports and activities. Kendra loves a good cup of coffee, a delightful dish of sushi, connecting via social media, and quiet time to read. Connect with Kendra on Twitter or Facebook.
Kendra’s group is currently full.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives or Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Tuesday of the month at 2pm EST/11am PST
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Lindsey Gerdes is the wife of Jason Gerdes, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church in Canton, GA. The moment they started dating Lindsey was sucked into the ministry world and has never been the same since! Lindsey is passionate about Jesus, her amazing husband, and her precious children (Jackson and Natalie) and thoroughly enjoys serving the people of their church! She desires for ministry wives to FULLY embrace their calling and THRIVE in the place God has placed them. Lindsey enjoys LONG dates and vacations with Jason, shopping, and having coffee with her mom and friends! Get to know Lindsey on Facebook and Twitter.
Lindsey’s group is currently full.
Who: Senior Pastors’ Wives (Soul Train Sisters Group at 2011 Retreat)
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Marisa Butterworth and her husband, Jesse, started Rain City Church in Bellevue, WA in 2011. Marisa founded an anti-human trafficking group in 2007 and has been a part of building safe houses and providing legitimate work both here and abroad. She has loved empowering other women to engage and make a difference in other people’s lives and continues to serve on that team. Jesse was a Worship Pastor for 6 years before they felt called to take the church planting plunge. They have two boys (Liam and Finn) and have been in the process of adopting a baby girl (Harper) from Ethiopia for the past two years. Marisa enjoys hanging out with her family, date nights with Jesse, reading serious fiction (and teen literature – but whatever), knitting, and often laughs the hardest at her own jokes. Unfortunately, Marisa is not THE Mrs. Butterworth, but still really likes pancakes. Get to know Marisa on Facebook!
REGISTER FOR MARISA BUTTERWORTHS GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Thursday 4pm EST/1pm PST
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Meghan Robinson and her husband Carey are the Lead Pastors of The Movement Church, an ARC church plant that will be launching September 9th, 2012. Meghan, Carey, and their two daughters moved to Laguna Niguel, California in August of 2011 to begin the process of planting The Movement Church to reach the southern region of Orange County. Meghan and Carey served as youth pastors and associate pastors of a church plant in Phoenix, AZ, and Meghan is familiar with wearing many ministry hats! Meghan loves connecting with leaders and is passionate about empowering women to step into the fullness of their purpose. She loves dates with her husband, exploring Orange County for fun new restaurants and beaches, cuddling with her girls, authentic friendships, accessories, and COFFEE! You can connect with Meghan on Twitter, Facebook, or her blog.
REGISTER FOR MEGHAN ROBINSON’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives & Senior Pastors’ Wives planting a church this year
When: 1st Thursday 1pm EST/10am PST
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Michelle Meeks and Ryan started EastLake Community Church in Bothell, WA in 2005. They have 4 kids (1 girl & 3 boys): Riley, Jaeger, Dodge, & Ace. Michelle enjoys spending time with Ryan, being around the EastLake staff, a good spa treatment, BBQing with friends, coffee, and chocolate. You can connect with Michelle through Twitter and Facebook.
Michelle’s group is currently full.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives or Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Wednesday of the month at 4pm EST/1pm PST
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Nicole Olinski and her husband Aaron have three boys: Drew, Derek, and Dex. They launched Grace Church Melbourne (an ARC church) January 30, 2010 and are loving every minute! Nicole grew up in a pastor’s home and has been in ministry since leaving college. She is thankful for the depth of insight she received growing up in the ministry and planting two churches! She is looking forward to connecting with other women in ministry and encouraging each other on this journey. She enjoys cheering her kids on in all their sports endeavors, working out and staying active, taking pictures of her kids, time with the girls, getting her hair done, and most of all, dating her husband! You can find her on Facebook and Twitter.
REGISTER FOR NICOLE OLINSKI’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives and Women Pastors
When: 2nd Wednesday 11am EST/8am PST
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Rachael Scott and her husband, Ben, serve at Pueblo Christian Center (a CMN church) where Ben is the Worship & Creative Arts Pastor and Rachael also serves on staff. You’ll find Rachael serving in the Worship & Creative Arts Department and coordinating their women’s ministry, Real Life Rallies. Rachael has a passion to reach out to other women in ministry who need a friend, someone to pray with or someone to spur them on to better things and be challenged. In her spare time she enjoys playing taxi to her three children, swimming at the Y, dates with her husband, and training for a marathon. Rachael loves to bake, craft, and Starbucks (which may just be replaced by her new Kuerig). Get to know Rachael through Facebook or her blog.
REGISTER FOR RACHAEL SCOTT’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives from launch to 3 years
When: 1st Tuesday 3pm EST/12pm PST
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Renee Exley is married to Jason Exley, the Pastor of Life Church (a CMN church) in Midlothian, TX. They have 3 wonderful boys: Ethan, Landon, and Preston. She is a stay at home mom who devotes her time to her family and the church. Renee’s passion is for church planters’ wives to know who they are in Christ and be confident in who they are. She knows in ministry sometimes “you” can get lost in busyness of it all. Renee hopes she can be there for those women who need a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with, and a person to trust. Connect with Renee on Facebook.
REGISTER FOR RENEE EXLEY’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives
When: 3rd Thursday 12:30pm PST/9:30am EST
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Ruth Nieves and her husband Joe are the Lead Pastors of Transformation Church in Orange County, NY. Besides loving on the three men of her life, she loves to read a good clean romance, family night, cooking, and collecting cookbooks and recipes. But what she loves to do most is encourage women to be who God created them to be, to teach them to love where they are even if it’s not the ideal place, and teach them how to love themselves. Ruth’s life has not been one void of pain and loss. Losing her son was the most traumatic experience of her life and yet she was able to experience the most intense spiritual growth of her life so far. Still growing, she has not yet arrived but wants to have fun in the process. Get to know Ruth on Facebook!
REGISTER FOR RUTH NIEVES’ GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior Pastors’ Wives
When: 4th Thursday 8pm EST/5pm PST
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Serena DeVries and her husband, Wes, have 7 children ranging in ages from 9 to 34 years; four biological and three adopted children. She delivered the youngest at 44 years old after 14 years of infertility, and is blessed with 6 grandkids. Her son was killed in a drunk driving accident, along with his best little buddy at the age of 4. Thirteen years ago Wes & Serena planted Central Family Worship Center in Coopersville, MI. They have suffered through infertility and infidelity, but in those complicated years, the Lord remained sustaining, awesomely faithful, and taught Serena the art of being intimate with Him on a level she had never known. Get to know Serena on Facebook!
REGISTER FOR SERENA DEVRIES’ GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planters’ Wives
When: 1st Thursday 9pm EST/6pm PST
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Stephanie Gilbert and her husband Chris have enjoyed a marriage full of laughter and pure craziness! They planted Vertical Church in Indianapolis, IN in 2010 (an ARC Church). Prior to that, they were privileged to be youth pastors for 16 years. Stephanie loves all types of music, having parties, and shopping for the best deals! They have one 8 year old daughter, Haven, whom God allowed to be theirs through adoption. One of her desires is to give support to pastors’ wives and church planters’ wives who need encouragement and guidance through this crazy thing called ministry. Connect with Stephanie through email, Twitter, or Facebook.
REGISTER FOR STEPHANIE GILBERT’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior Pastors’ Wives & Church Planters’ Wives
When: 2nd Tuesday 9pm EST/6pm PST
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Stephanie Shouse married her best friend who is the pastor of a single-staff church in western Kentucky. They’ve been in ministry in various places. She is on this adventure with two growing daughters striving every day to be the best her that God created her to be! She’s passionate about communicating the amazing truth of God’s Word in new and creative ways. She is creative and messy, outwardly fun-loving but secretly shy; sparkly, frizzy, joyful, and casual. She loves music, chocolate, flowers, dancing, rainbows, laughter, and the beach. Connect with Stephanie on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
Stephanie’s group is currently full.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives whose husband is the only staff member
When: 1st Tuesday of the month at 10pm EST/ 7pm PST
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Susan Morris grew up as a PK and has been serving along side of her husband Ron in full-time ministry since 1987. They have served as youth, associate and music ministers and now as Senior Pastors of Amplify Church which they planted in Jacksonville, FL. Susan and Ron have 5 children: Erica, Alexis, Michael, Matthew and Marcus. She is a Homeschooling mom; 2 graduated … 3 to go! Susan loves spending time with her family, is an avid reader, and enjoys coffee and social networking. You can connect with Susan on Twitter, Facebook, and through her blog.
REGISTER FOR SUSAN MORRIS’ GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior Pastors’ Wives
When: 1st Friday 2pm EST/11am PST
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Tabitha Lewis is the wife of Senior Pastor, Chris Lewis. In 2008, she and her husband planted Revolution Church, in Greenville, SC. Tabitha is mom to Marybeth, Topher and Gracie. They also provide a home for cute pit-bull, Sophie. Tabitha contributes monthly to Hope for Women Magazine, and she loves to dance, read, blog, travel and encourage other women. You can connect with Tabitha on her blog, Twitter, or Facebook.
REGISTER FOR TABITHA LEWIS’ GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives
When: 3rd Tuesday at 12pm EST/9am PST
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Tamera Ford and her husband pastor at Relate Church in Jackson, MS. Chuck and Tamera have two children, Sydney and Luke. Tamera enjoys being called “Momma”, homeschooling, holding hands with her husband, girlfriend time, graphic design, photography, music and all things creative. Connect with Tamera on Twitter and Facebook.
REGISTER FOR TAMERA FORD’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives
When: 1st Friday 2pm EST/11am PST
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Toni Camp is the wife of Senior Pastor, Eric Camp. She works full-time along side him at Oasis Church. They planted Oasis Church (an ARC church) in Pascagoula, MS in 2009. Today, they are excited that Oasis is thriving in the community, and they have a full staff. They have one son, Ethan. Toni loves spending time with her family, coffee, going to the movies and connecting with other women in ministry! You can connect with Toni on Twitter and Facebook.
REGISTER FOR TONI CAMP’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior/Lead Pastors’ Wives
When: 4th Wednesday at 11am EST/8am PST
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Vanessa Bush and her husband Nate along with their two young boys, Micah and Corban, drove their minivan from their home state of Florida all the way to Albuquerque, NM to plant New City Christian Church. They launched New City on Easter Sunday of 2010. Vanessa would love to walk alongside other church planter’s wives in their church planting adventure. In addition to being a mommy, supporting her husband as lead pastor, and serving at their church in various roles, Vanessa teaches high school English online. She loves drinking big cups of coffee, eating green chile, camping, hiking, and pretending to be a poet. You can connect with Vanessa on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
REGISTER FOR VANESSA BUSH’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Church Planter’s Wives
When: 2nd Tuesday 3pm EST/12pm PST
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Veronica Brown serves alongside her husband Mark, who is the Senior Pastor of Breath of Life Church. Together they have two boys, Mark and Matthew, and embrace ministry as a family. She has a solid background in Business Administration and is a skillful Minister of the Word of God. Veronica has a heart to celebrate uniqueness, cultivate confidence and prepare pastors’ wives, First ladies, and women in ministry to impact, influence, and inspire the world around them. You can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, or her blog.
REGISTER FOR VERONICA BROWN’S GROUP BY CLICKING HERE.
Who: Senior Pastors’ Wives
When: 1st Monday 10pm EST/7pm PST
