Why this ministry?

First and foremost, God called me to this. I am a least likely candidate, and being in the public eye was certainly not my idea! I'm laughing as I write this because my dear friend reminds me that she could barely pull two words out of me in our first women's group together (I won't tell how many years ago)!

Ministry was never a plan of mine, but you know what, God's plans are so much bigger and better than ours! And I am fully dependent upon Him and His leading...and those who know me best will vouch for me when I say, without Jesus, I wouldn’t be here now. Starting a ministry, ready to follow Him wherever He leads, and do whatever He calls me to do - that's a transformation only He could make!

I know obeying His calling into ministry will give me an opportunity to put my gifts to greater use. My heart literally aches for women. Daily, I see the hopelessness, the discouragement, the deep pain that so many women bear. I know that pain because I was one of those women … for far too long! Without Jesus, life is simply too much to handle, and I have a passion for helping women find their true identity in Jesus Christ.

I'll do this through uplifting messages, serving, and teaching what the Bible has to say about His people - about you and me and what He wants for each of us! We'll delve into His truth, His love, His longing to be in relationship with us.

I love digging deep into God’s Word – writing and teaching Bible studies – finding the truth and helping women apply that truth to their lives.

I am creating an online environment where women can feel safe and comfortable being who they are without pretense or judgment – just HER being HER! This is a safe space where we can have real conversations about real struggles, real questions, and real life. And it’s done in a way that is fun and engaging while also being meaningful, relevant, and most importantly, life transforming.

What does the name mean?

Through this ministry, I want women to find hope and encouragement as they build a relationship with Jesus and one another. Hope. Encouragement. Relationship. HER.

You will often hear me talk about our purpose, our mission, our goal, our ministry, our [fill in the blank]. Although I am the founder of HER Light Ministry, this ministry isn’t about me. It's about pointing people to Jesus, and it's about women - all women. I’m just an instrument God has chosen to use to inspire, empower, encourage, and teach women.

This website - this ministry - it’s not mine, it’s ours. And although each of us has a personal walk with Jesus, the journey we take and the stories we create will be ours [together].  HER is about all women, everywhere. If you are here, you are HER!

Finally, while praying for a name for the ministry, I recalled the verse in Matthew 5:16 where Jesus says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). And the Holy Spirit also led me to a verse in Proverbs 31:18 that says, “Her lamp does not go out at night.” When we abide in Jesus, and stay connected to Him, we will always be walking in the Light and that lamp [light] will never be extinguished.

In this world, we are reflecting the Light of Jesus. So, if you are here, you are HER...HER Light Reflecting His Light!

What is the mission and purpose?

My mission is to point women to Jesus by providing a safe space to grow closer to Him and inspiring her to shine HER Light everywhere she goes. I want to see every woman live HER life with passion as she discovers, and lives out, HER God-given purpose. My desire is to help HER understand the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As she develops a deeper relationship with Jesus, she will find hope, encouragement, and shine HER Light in HER community.

What are HER Light Ministry goals?

My goal is to provide resources and tools to help women grow in their faith and to equip them to share the Good News of the Gospel with others. My deepest desire is to help women become more confident in their faith.

We will do this together through prayer, studying God’s Word, and encouraging one another in HER Light Community Circles.

God has called each of us to be His disciples and to share the Good News of the Gospel with the world. We are a light in the darkness and a witness of His endless love, mercy, and grace.

I pray that God will use HER Light Ministry to equip women to see HER worth and live out HER God-given purpose.

We’re better together, but we can do nothing without Jesus! We are …