Lisa, whose professional role at North Church began in July, 2005, works in adult education, parish development, hospitality, new membership, and discipleship, in addition to her traditional pastoral participation in worship leadership, baptisms, and weddings – “and I’m still waiting to see all the places God will lead me!” she says.

Lisa says her unofficial relationship with North began several months before her appointment to the church, “as I prayerfully considered where God might be calling me in my first appointment.’’

Now, as a member of North’s professional staff, she says, “One of my deepest passions is multicultural ministry. I feel God calling me to bring people together across lines of race, economics, language, gender, age, health status, education, and sexual orientation. North stands at a unique location in terms of its geography, history, politics, and service in the community. It is a church bursting with opportunity for multicultural ministry as we warmly welcome and lovingly embrace all people in the Body of Christ. ”

Of her goals, she says, “My prayer is that we can dream God’s dreams for this church, and then find the courage to act upon those dreams. I envision a dynamic, inviting, growing, grace-filled, Spirit-led, faithful Body of Christ who shares God’s love with the world.

Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and French from Indiana University and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys jogging, participating in water sports, reading, writing, playing piano and guitar, and spending time with family and friends – and with her dog, Isaiah.