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.
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Coaches bring a wide range of talents—some are artists, teachers, or writers, while 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. 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.
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At its core, the role of a Visual Faith® Ministry Coach is about walking alongside others. They help 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

Sally Beck
Virginia

Michele Bowden
Virginia
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Teresa Davis
Indiana

Karen Field
Virginia

Ann Gillaspie
Michigan

Susan Harman
North Carolina

Karen Hunter
West Virginia

Faye Krans
Virginia

Dionne Lovstad-Jones
Indiana

Valarie Messerschmidt
Indiana

Karen Morrison
Arizona

Emily Phoenix
Maryland

Dana Stigdon
Dominican Republic

Eve Waring
Virginia

Marsha Baker
South Dakota

Carolyn Bira
Michigan

Lisa Brass
Virginia

Connie Denninger
Virginia

Beth Foreman
Michigan

Kim Gilman
Nevada

Leigh Hollmann
Michigan

Eden Keefe
Kansas

Laurel Livingston
Michigan

Pat Maier
Michigan

Denise Miller
Florida

Joyce Nutzmann
Michigan

Candice Schwark
Michigan

Jamee Thieme
North Carolina

Bev Wicher
New York

Jennifer Barbe
Ontario, Canada

Belinda Bost
North Carolina

Sherry Buser
North Carolina

Linda Ekong
Indiana

Jean-Marie Galing
Virginia

Pamm Haley
West Virginia

Bonnie Hughes
Virginia

Carla Kramer
Missouri

Jenny Long
Nebraska

Valerie Matyas
Michigan

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

Laura Schumacher
Michigan

Holly Borrasso
Maryland

Rachel Hinz
Missouri

Christel Neuendorf
Puerto Rico

Victoria Weaver
Texas

Sierra Burden
Louisiana

Beckie Kirker
Virginia

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 include: Emily Adams, Penny Adler, Jennifer Barbe, Sally Beck, Carolyn Bira, Michele Bowden, Kristin Ehmen, Linda Ekong, Kristen Fittje, Emma Giger, Ann Gillaspie, Kim Gilman, Susan Harman, Miriam Hein, Katie Helmreich, Rachel Hinz, Karen Hunter, Monica Kegley, Carla Kramer, Faye Krans, Pat Maier, Valerie Matyas, Jessica Meier, Denise Miller, Erika Radke, Laura Schumacher, Candice Schwark, Jamie Truwe, and Lizz Warren.




