Our Coaches
A Visual Faith® Ministry Coach is someone who comes alongside others to encourage and guide them in creative, Scripture-based practices. Rather than serving as formal instructors, coaches are fellow practitioners who share their own experiences of engaging with God’s Word visually and prayerfully. Their role is to inspire, support, and help others discover ways to connect with Scripture that move beyond information into transformation.
Coaches bring a wide range of talents—some are artists, teachers, or writers. Others simply have a heart for sharing their faith. What unites them is a willingness to serve and a teachable spirit. They participate in learning cohorts, experiment with different visual faith practices, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead their work. Many are actively involved in Discipleship Huddles at Visual Faith® Ministry. Whether hosting workshops, leading online sessions, or contributing to ministry events, coaches create opportunities for people to explore new ways to remember, reflect, and pray through God’s Word.
A Visual Faith® Ministry Coach helps each person discover their own unique path of spiritual growth, encouraging creativity and openness in the process. By sharing stories, tools, and practices, coaches make space for Scripture to dwell richly in the lives of those they serve.

Penny Adler
South Dakota
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Communications Team, Artist

Sally Beck
Virginia
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Artist

Michele Bowden
South Carolina
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Teresa Davis
Indiana

Karen Field
Virginia
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Care & Keeping Team

Ann Gillaspie
Michigan
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Artist

Susan Harman
North Carolina
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Communications Team, Artist

Karen Hunter
Wisconsin
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Artist

Faye Krans
Virginia

Dionne Lovstad-Jones
Indiana
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Vision Team, Strategic
Business Director

Valarie Messerschmidt
Indiana
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Communications Team

Karen Morrison
Arizona

Emily Phoenix
Maryland
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Communications Team

Dana Stigdon
Dominican Republic

Eve Waring
Virginia

Marsha Baker
Illinois

Carolyn Bira
Michigan
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Vision Team, Theological Director

Lisa Brass
Virginia

Connie Denninger
Virginia
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Co-Founder, Discipleship Director

Beth Foreman
Michigan

Kim Gilman
Nevada
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Artist

Leigh Hollmann
Michigan
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Artist

Eden Keefe
Kansas
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Creative Design Team

Laurel Livingston
Michigan

Pat Maier
Michigan
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Co-Founder, Artist Director, Artist

Denise Miller
Florida
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Vision Team, Creative Director, Artist

Joyce Nutzmann
Michigan

Candice Schwark
Michigan
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Artist

Jamee Thieme
North Carolina
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Creative Design Team

Bev Wicher
New York
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Communications Team

Jennifer Barbe
Ontario, Canada
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Creative Design Team, Artist

Belinda Bost
North Carolina

Sherry Buser
North Carolina

Linda Ekong
Indiana
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Vision Team, Communications / Resources Dir., Artist

Jean-Marie Galing
Virginia
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Communications Team, Artist

Pamm Haley
West Virginia
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Care & Keeping Team

Bonnie Hughes
Virginia

Carla Kramer
Missouri
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Artist

Jenny Long
Nebraska
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Vision Team, Education / Collabrative Director

Valerie Matyas
Michigan
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Artist

Sallye Ann Mills
Virginia

Deann Oliver
Indiana

Bonita Sears
Ohio

Linda Voelker
Indiana
Family Life Coaches
This designation within the Visual Faith® Community represents an invitation to join a learning cohort that explores how visual faith practices can serve as discipling tools guided by the Holy Spirit. Coaches in this group recognize the home as the primary space for faith formation, while also extending their service to children in school or church settings. Family Life Coaches are invited to serve as apprentices, bringing with them an understanding of the “extra grace” needed to meet the daily demands of raising children.
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Each coach brings unique gifts and areas of expertise, yet all share a common identity as practitioners with personal stories of transformation. Because of family responsibilities, their time to share skills online or in person may be limited, but their contribution is no less valuable. This designation affirms their willing hearts and teachable spirits as they faithfully follow the Spirit’s leading.

Laura Bauer
Michigan

Meghan Flanick
Michigan

Jessica Meier
Michigan
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Artist

Laura Schumacher
Minnesota​
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Holly Borrasso
Maryland

Rachel Hinz
Missouri
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Artist

Christel Neuendorf
Puerto Rico

Victoria Weaver
Texas

Sierra Burden
Louisiana

Beckie Kirker
New York

Elizabeth Romeo
Virginia

Sara Wilson
Virginia
Artists
This designation in the Visual Faith® Community confirms that these individuals have been invited to create and design resources to be shared on our Visual Faith® Ministry website. They may be part of the Visual Church Year Team or serve as contributors for special projects and/or events. An artist may also serve in other capacities within the Visual Faith® Community as a Coach or a Family Life Coach.
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Our Artists in addition to those listed above include: Emily Adams, Kristin Ehmen, Kristen Fittje, Emma Hubble, Miriam Hein, Katie Helmreich, Monica Kegley, Erika Radke, Jamie Truwe, and Lizz Warren.
