Board & Staff

I could live in the mountains and look out the window and see God’s glory and beauty every day and get to know Him more. But there’s something about living among people — looking out my window and seeing the brokenness and realizing my own brokenness and need for a Savior every day. For God so loved me He sent me to the poor that I might know Him more and know my need for Him more.

My neighbors (specifically the moms of my students) are beautiful people whose generosity, sincerity, and friendship bless me every day.

Kids are fun!!! I am so privileged to spend my days with them.

God’s ways are not my ways but He is always good and loving. 

When I am stubborn and try to do things in my own strength, God patiently draws me back to Himself.

Ministry[/life] is so much less of our work than I ever imagined and so much more God’s work on my own heart. And how beautiful that is…that He is always after our hearts. And that pursuit – being pursued by the King of the Universe – that is what we share with each other as we point each other to Christ through the good times and bad. That is when ministry[/life!] happens. The Gospel for Daily Living.

On this side of life, we won’t know or meet every human being. God is, therefore, very purposeful in those He plants in our lives—and whose lives we’re planted in. Ephesians 5:2 says, “And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” The love being shown—and the work being done in this neighborhood—through Jesus is as a sweet-smelling aroma before the Lord. I am thankful and honored He also picked me, of all people, to be planted here for such a time as this.

God is truly so faithful. Being at Parker Street Ministries has taught me that nothing we do even begins to compare to what God can do. This ministry has taught me grace and humility, and to truly be thankful for all that God has done and will do in the future. PSM truly shows what it means to love thy neighbor, not just on the surface, but to really be with people and love them well.

I’ve always had a passion to help serve the community and to also be able to spread the Gospel while doing it. And even more so, I have a passion for working with children. At Parker Street Ministries, all these things are possible. That is why I’m so excited to be a part of the Parker Street family!

Every person has a story, and listening—really listening—reflects the love of Christ in a powerful way. I’ve learned that small acts of kindness, whether it’s helping with homework or sharing a meal, can be a reflection of God’s grace and provision. I’ve also come to appreciate the power of showing up. Jesus met people where they were, and following His example means being present—celebrating victories, walking through struggles, and loving without condition. Most importantly, I’ve learned that change isn’t about fixing people; it’s about walking alongside them as Christ walks with us, learning together, and growing as a community rooted in His love.

In my time of working at Parker Street Ministries, I’ve learned what it means to be rich in friendships and community. I’ve learned that friendship is journeying with people in all their life milestones and hardships.

After being a part of the Parker Street family for the last 14 years, I’ve learned that I’m really not that talented at all. Very little of what I’ve done at Parker Street has derived from talent. It has nothing to do with degrees or education. While God has definitely gifted me in the area of empowering youth, my best work, coolest strategies, and most treasured moments at PSM have come from hearing from the Holy Spirit. Moments at the feet of Jesus have excelled me further than my education ever has.