We are women who enthusiastically and intentionally dwell in the Word and let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly. We love God and love others and that means we are excited to help others grow in their faith, understanding, and living out of God’s Word and will for our lives.
About this image – there are some aspects of A.I. that are really wonderful, and this is one of them. I used photos of my sisters, mom, grandmother, and aunt – all who have loved Jesus well and lived lives that reflect His glory. I wanted an image that imagined what it might look like if we all could be together in person with the Word of God. Mom passed away in early 2019. Grandma ten years earlier. But I wanted to capture the idea of us all across the years and generations coming together. So, this is that expression. Not quite what we all look like — and don’t look to closely at the oddly drawn hands, LOL — but the idea still there, and a reminder of the heritage of faith we share. This is what Dwelling Richly is also – women (men too!) coming together across generations in the beauty and power of God’s living Word.
Dwelling Richly Discipleship Mentors (DMs) are believers entrusted with helping others grow in their knowledge of God, understanding of His Word, and faithful following of Christ. Because discipleship involves spiritual influence and responsibility, we believe those who serve as DMs should demonstrate the character and maturity appropriate to Christian leadership.
Scripture gives particular qualifications for elders and deacons in passages such as 1 Timothy 3:1–13 and Titus 1:5–9. A Dwelling Richly Discipleship Mentor does not hold either of these biblical offices by virtue of serving with our ministry. However, we believe the qualities Scripture emphasizes in those entrusted with spiritual responsibility provide an appropriate standard for those we entrust with discipling others.
We do not expect DMs to be perfect. We do expect them to be growing, accountable believers whose lives demonstrate an ongoing pattern of faithfulness to Christ, repentance from sin, and obedience to His Word.
A Dwelling Richly Discipleship Mentor:
- Affirms our Statement of Faith and serves, teaches, and counsels in a manner consistent with the biblical and theological convictions of Dwelling Richly.
- Pursues holiness and obedience to Christ, seeking to honor God in personal conduct, relationships, sexuality, speech, priorities, and private as well as public life. (1 Peter 1:14–16; Ephesians 4:17–5:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8)
- Demonstrates mature Christian character, including integrity, humility, self-control, faithfulness, kindness, purity, hospitality, and a good reputation with others. (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9)
- Is teachable and accountable, willing to receive biblical encouragement, correction, counsel, and discipleship rather than concealing, excusing, or defending patterns of sin. (Galatians 6:1–2; Hebrews 3:12–13; James 5:16)
- Practices repentance and reconciliation. Spiritual maturity does not mean sinlessness. When a DM sins, we expect a willingness to confess, repent, seek forgiveness, make appropriate reconciliation, and receive help when needed. (Matthew 5:23–24; 1 John 1:8–9; James 5:16)
- Protects unity and treats others with biblical integrity, refusing gossip, slander, divisiveness, manipulation, or conduct that damages relationships or undermines the peace and testimony of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:1–3, 29–32; Titus 3:9–11)
- Is faithfully connected to a local church, participating in the worship, fellowship, service, and accountability of a biblical Christian community. Dwelling Richly is a discipleship ministry and does not replace the life or leadership of the local church. (Hebrews 10:24–25)
- Lives consistently with the discipleship she encourages in others. A DM is herself being discipled, growing in God’s Word, depending upon the Holy Spirit, and seeking to follow Christ faithfully as she helps others do the same. (Matthew 4:19; John 15:4–5; 2 Timothy 2:2)
These qualifications are not intended to create a culture of perfectionism, scrutiny, or comparison. They recognize that discipling another person carries spiritual responsibility. When we invite someone to serve as a DM, we are entrusting her with meaningful influence in the lives of others.
For that reason, circumstances may arise in which stepping back from active discipleship leadership for a season is appropriate. When significant concerns about doctrine, conduct, ongoing unrepentant sin, or other matters affecting a DM’s ability to lead faithfully arise, Dwelling Richly leadership will seek to respond biblically, personally, graciously, and with appropriate accountability.
Our goal is never merely to maintain a roster of leaders. We want to cultivate disciples who are increasingly faithful to Christ and equipped to help others follow Him.
All Dwelling Richly team leaders are teachers, speakers, and
gifted disciple makers who love to share their joy in the Lord and have affirmed the Dwelling Richly statement of faith and meet the spiritual qualifications for serving in this ministry.
All of us really work together and there is a lot of cross-over in how we serve together.
Click through and get to know a little bit more about each of us…
I’m a Bible teacher and writer with a deep love for helping people know God by knowing His Word. I grew up as a PK (pastor’s kid). My dad was a pastor and teacher who loved Scripture deeply, and my mom was an MK (missionary kid) who later became a teacher herself. From an early age, I learned that God’s Word wasn’t just something you studied, it was something you lived and returned to again and again.
I spent over two decades at La Mirada Christian Church (on staff since 2010), where I had the joy of teaching, leading worship, writing Bible studies, and walking alongside people in discipleship. Those years shaped me deeply, and I remain incredibly grateful for that season and community.
Today, I serve full-time through Dwelling Richly, the community Bible study I write and teach. This ministry grew out of a simple, life-shaping conviction: God’s Word is meant to dwell in us, not just be studied, but lived. My heart is to equip believers to be rooted in Scripture, confident in their faith, and responsive to the Spirit through prayer and thoughtful study of the Bible.
Along the way, I’ve written and illustrated Bible study resources and recorded two albums of original, Scripture-based worship music. But more than anything, I love gathering people around the Word, opening our Bibles together, asking good questions, and learning how to live what we’re studying right where God has us.
My husband, Glen, and I have been married since 1988, and we’re proud parents of our grown son, Jonathan. We’re enjoying this new empty-nest season and all the ways God continues to do fresh, faithful work both in us and through Dwelling Richly. [Our Story]
A Few Favorites…
- Foods: dark chocolate, sushi, deviled eggs, and avocado…oh, and bacon.
- Song: “Soul on Fire” Third Day
- Places: kayaking a mountain lake with my hubby, hikes in the hills, my hometown
- Hobbies: cooking, baking, eating and sharing what I cooked and baked
- Season: Fall, when the air is crisp and the leaves are crunchy
- More Foods: wine, cheese, and medium rare steak
- Bible Verses:
- Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
- Hebrews 2:8-9 “At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to Him. But we see Him…namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor…
- Proverbs 23:26 “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.”
I’m a mom, grandma, friend and have a passion to help others walk into the calling, hope found in God. To experience transformation, peace and joy found in God’s word. As a child I was often abused, bounced around and turned to God at an early age. I grew up around ministry and amazing people in God’s family that helped grow my faith and encourage me. I learned God was my lifeline, my faith grew and became strong. I prayed for others whenever I could and learned Bible verses. My faith in God, his words in my heart went with me wherever I went and no one could take it away.
From childhood I always had a heart to care for others and started caring for children. In a particular children’s home, I would pray for the other children before they went to court. I went on to work at and direct a daycare, children’s ministry director, nanny and in my mid 20’s I became a foster parent for over 20 years. I became a parent partner and worked with the parents on the other side of the children. I began to have a passion to mentor the foster kid’s parents when I could. From that leading group in Bible study, helping with grief share, and single parent groups.
In 2016, the first Dwelling Richly study was written. “Hope” and we studied the book of Luke. I had no idea how much that study would truly be a hope I needed in God’s word. One of my daughters died at 26 towards the beginning of that study. What could have destroyed me did not because the hope I found in God’s word and the community around me. I continued to Dwell in God’s word and grow in my faith. Every Bible study meets me where I am in life and is a constant reminder of my creator, who holds the plan. Bible study is a journey that has power to transform and know God more.
I adopted 6 daughters as a single mom and have five grandchildren. I am raising my 17-year-old grandson. I enjoy adventures, events, and connecting with others. I am amazed at where God has led me and the way he blesses. I look forward to serving wherever God leads and look forward to the future of Dwelling Richly Ministry.
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