Women

I count it a privilege and joy to serve as Women’s Minister at Northwest! Seeing women grow as leaders who influence those around them for Jesus thrills my heart. I know what it’s like to trust God one minute and be filled with fear and anxiety the next, but reading God’s Word each day transforms my thoughts and renews my hope. For this reason, my deepest joy comes from encouraging other women to seek to know God better through the Scriptures so they can trust Him more fully. Prior to my current role, I served as a refugee ministry leader at the Northwest Community Center. I first committed to follow Jesus my freshman year in college when girls in my dorm invited me to a Bible study and shared the gospel with me. Since then, I’ve experienced the unexpected joy of desperate dependence on Jesus during a journey that included serving as a missionary in Central America 7 years and in Turkey 18 years. My husband Jose and I have two young adult children who were born in El Salvador and grew up in Turkey. Our family speaks 3 languages, enjoys travel, and loves international foods. I enjoy writing, taking my white Malti-poo for walks in the park, and drinking chai with Muslim friends.

I'm grateful to serve as the Women’s Ministry Administrative Assistant at Northwest.  I grew up in Austin, TX and went to college at Texas Tech University. My favorite verses (currently) are 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18. I am married with 1 son and hopefully more in the future. And I love listening to podcasts, going on picnics, and hosting people in my home.

I was born and raised in Dallas and serve as the Groups Director at Northwest! At the age of 6, I understood my deep need for Jesus as my savior. I still remember that moment of my salvation, knowing that Jesus was my one true hope in the midst of this broken world. At the age of 16, I felt God calling me to full time ministry and upon graduation from high school, pursued a degree in Christian Studies from Dallas Baptist University. During college I had my eyes opened to what He was doing among the nations and after graduation spent a year overseas doing mission work. When I returned stateside, I went on staff with East-West Ministries International and served with them for 4 years before coming to Northwest. My favorite scripture is John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” This verse reminds me that even though I see the enemy doing lots of destroying, Jesus has come to give life and He will always be the conqueror over that destruction. My husband and I were married in October 2020 and we have one daughter, who is our greatest joy! When I am not serving in ministry you can usually find me spending time with family, hosting an event, playing board games, doing puzzles, traveling, or exploring new food.