SPEAKER

Christy worked in Kazakhstan for 7 years, sharing the gospel with college students and working on a new scripture translation and discipleship materials for Russian-speaking Central Asians from a Muslim background. Christy returned home "temporarily" to study at seminary and unexpectedly got married, raised 3 kids, and now serves as Director of Women's Ministry at her church in Wisconsin, where her husband is a pastor of worship and missions. 

WORSHIP LEADER

RETREAT SPECIALIST

Sarah brings years of global worker experience from her service in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently in Ecuador. Sarah's life journey, marked by valleys of challenges, has cultivated in her a profound trust in the Lord. This trust, in turn, has endowed her with a natural ability to inspire hope, facilitating growth and transformation in every person she encounters. Sarah is a proud mom of two teenagers, she finds joy by taking them on adventures.

Gi Gi is co-founder with her husband, Stan, of MissioCare Collective, a Member Care Ministry working with Global Kingdom workers. She has a deep passion to see women flourish in all God has created them to be and to see Kingdom workers remain healthy so that the Good News is proclaimed throughout the Nations. Gi Gi was a small business owner for 28 years and is a speaker, Bible teacher, seeker of a deeper prayer life with Jesus, wife, mother, and grandmother. 

Elise loves Jesus and delights in encouraging women toward a passionate walk with Christ. She lives in Dallas, TX with her husband Jeff and they have three children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson, Brave. Elise homeschooled for 21 years and is a professional pilot. She recently completed her master's degree in International Relations and enjoys flying the 767. Elise cherishes her early mornings on her front porch where she delights in meeting with Jesus. 

Andi's journey sharing the love of Jesus with women began years ago with MOPS. Now residing in Centralia, WA, she and her husband Bob have "retired" from education. Andi has a passion for the Word of God and leads a women's Bible study group. She is also involved in the women's ministry and global workers team at her church. Andi and Bob have led numerous teams to Mexico, building homes with Homes of Hope. She takes pride in her three grown boys, cherishes her wonderful daughter-in-law, and delights in her role as a new grandma to Lawson. 

Patti is a retired Registered Nurse and lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Corvallis, Oregon with her wonderful husband, Ed. Together they have 7 children and 9 grand children. She has been on many Azmera Haven retreats so she is excited to be able to support and encourage the women who will come for this time of refreshment. Patti loves cooking and trying new foods, spending time with her family and friends, and being outdoors in God's amazing creation.