Growing up in a loving home attending church from infancy, I accepted Jesus as my savior at a young age. But in my late teens and early twenties friendships and life circumstances led me to doubt the existence of God. After graduating from a Christian college my skepticism turned to bitterness and harsh attitudes toward Christians and the church.
In 1989, God took away my doubts through the love of friends and the power of prayer. Although I’ve struggled with depression, experienced the stillbirth of a precious son, and other ups and downs of life; I’ve never again doubted God's existence and presence in my life.
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Places I've lived: Ashland, KY; Anderson, IN (College Years); Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Columbus, GA; Marysville, OH; and Powell, OH.
Church Affiliations: Church of God (Anderson IN); United Methodist; Evangelical Friends; Christian Church (Independent); Nazarene; and The Vineyard
Ministry Leadership Roles
- Moms In Touch Area Coordinator for Delaware and Union Counties, OH (2007-2009)
- Women's Ministry Director, Crossroads Christian Church, Lexington KY (2004-2005)
- Women's Bible Study Leader (various places and times)
- University of Kentucky Campus Ministry for the Church of God (founder/leader), Lexington, KY (1993-1995)
- Singles Ministry (co-led with husband), First Church of God, Lexington, KY (1992-1995)
- Childrens Sunday School Teacher, First Church of God, Lexington, KY (1992-1994)
Defining Moments from God
- 1989 - God removed all doubts of His existence
- 1991 - Married Jeff Crum
- 1995 - Stillbirth of our son Jonathan
- 1996 - Met Laura, my neighbor/friend who taught me how to be a friend
- 1997 - Our son Austin born after nearly 6-months of bedrest
- 2001 - Our daughter Heather entered our life through state foster care (adopted in 2003)
- 2005 - Experienced the Power of Love and became a "fully-devoted" follower of Christ
- 2006 - Began attending Vineyard Church of Columbus
