Hi, I’m Molly!
I am a seeker of knowledge and truth with a passion to do justice, to be kind and merciful and to walk humbly with God. Each day I strive to be still, to listen and to grow in wisdom. I also desire to truly love people as I have been loved.
Professionally I have worked as a nurse, a professor, a healthcare administrator and a pastor. Over my lifetime I have searched for Jesus and studied Jesus. Recently, I have been practicing sitting with Jesus, still seeking and studying but not striving. Just resting and enjoying.
I deeply love and am loved by my husband, Don, our 4 adult children and our 6 grandchildren. They bring my life such joy and dimension. Each one different and each one reflecting the heart of God. I also mentor several remarkable young women who challenge and encourage me. It is humbling to be invited to step into someone's story.
At home, I find delight in practicing hospitality. I can lose myself in the kitchen or digging in the garden or painting and rearranging our house! I treasure books and usually read several at the same time. Books challenge my thinking and offer different perspectives, They expand my world and challenge my theology.
I lived far too many years striving to be a highly edited version of myself I thought was expected and acceptable. I pray that throughout the day at Inspire, each of us will celebrate who we truly and fully are - letting go of that other self we carry around. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your gracious, loving Inspire community.
Hi, I’m Marianne.
I’m a disciple-maker, author, and speaker.
I love God, His unshakeable Word, and I believe in what God is doing in this generation. My daily mission is to cultivate a life of intimacy with God and make disciples.
As we get to know each other, you’ll learn that I am very outgoing, a total foodie, love to read, and am passionate about generational discipleship.
Because God has a sense of humor, I married a steady, introverted, detail-oriented, gentle leader-my husband, Chad. Then came our two sons, Zander and Zeke, who love adventure and laughter.
I pray you will know God loves you. He has invited you into a redeeming story He's written for this world. And, because He is a gracious and loving God, He wants to use you to bring more of His love into a world that needs it.
Hi, I’m Sharon!
I’m a Christ-follower, author, pastor, and teacher. I love my husband Ike, my kids, and our church. Most days you can find me with a cup of coffee in hand (at all hours of the day!) writing or working on things for our church, Bright City.
Through writing and speaking, I talk about issues like being captivated by self, “nice” Christianity, control, and ministry in the modern age. I’ve had the honor of authoring three books: The Cost of Control, Nice, and Free of Me. My writing has also been featured in places like Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, and Propel.
As a speaker, I’ve spoken around the country at events like the RightNow Media Conference, the Resilient Pastor Conference, the International Network of Children’s Ministry Conference, and more. It’s a joy to share encouragement from the word of God!