Tracy is honored to serve alongside others in the name of Jesus to encourage and refresh women serving overseas. She works at Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse and has recently retired from IBM where she focused on equipping others across the world. She is from Evergreen, CO, and attends Rockland Community Church as a Family Ministry Deacon, Bible study teacher, communion server, and scripture reader. Tracy loves encouraging and leading others and in her free time, she can usually be found outdoors hiking, playing tennis, or reading. She shares two daughters Nicole and Elise with her husband Jim. 

Having served overseas for 15 years with Cru (12 yrs in Kazakhstan), Christina understands the value of being nurtured, loved, and encouraged while living abroad. She has managed retreats for women serving overseas in over 15 countries. She is passionate about mobilizing believers for what God is doing overseas. When attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Travel & Tourism and Marketing, she never imagined God’s great plans for her. She loves being a wife to Andy and a mom to 3 TCKs Holly, Curran, and Ian.

Sonya loves to welcome and help women grow in connection to God and each other. She volunteers at the Welcome Desk at her church where she enjoys offering a warm smile, encouraging words, and some guidance. Sonya’s home is in Arizona where she works as a healthcare executive. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking with friends, and relaxing with her husband.

Annette served with CRU campus ministry for 20 years, 8 Years in Irkutsk, Russia. Currently, she and her husband Spencer serve in Member Care for Samaritans Purse and direct Big Horn Ministries in Ohio City, Ohio. Their mission is to help people take their next step in life and toward Christ. They offer a place in their remote Colorado location for respite and rest for those who are in crisis, burned out, or just need a break. Her passion is to help women get back to a listening place with the Lord. She has three grown children; Andrew, Kayla and Kate. 

Whitney serves as Worship Pastor at Ascent Church in Colorado. She has a deep passion for leading, growing and discipling young women so they may know how incredibly loved they are by Jesus, and how exceptionally beautiful they are in the eyes of Jesus. She believes that women are turned into incredible tools for the Kingdom of God when they realize who they are as the Beloved of Jesus Christ! Whitney also owns and operates a vocal and piano studio where she teaches young people to grow in their abilities and appreciation of music. She and her husband Wilson have an adorable, treasured son.

Shirley had a passion for storytelling and writing early in her life. When she came to the Lord at age 7, through a worker in Bangladesh, she got involved in her church right away. A friend of her mom encouraged her to be a teacher, so she did for several years. Twenty years ago the Lord led her to go to beauty school, instead of pursuing a masters in education. Now she knows that her training was to be used to care for workers. Shirley is happily married, with 2 adult children.

Amy worked in China for nearly 20 years, holding various leadership roles in English Language Institute/China. She founded Global Trellis which provides on-going spiritual and professional development for Great Commission Christians working cross-culturally. Amy's written five books, currently lives in Colorado, is a licensed counselor, and loves all things Denver Broncos.