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Peg’s passion is for living out her calling to teach and disciple women of all ages, whether through the spoken or written word. Peg leans on her years of “on-the-job-training” as a global worker in Kenya, counselor, bible study teacher, and Dean of Women at Arizona Christian University to share Jesus-relevant stories that draw women into deeper intimacy and a more secure identity in their Savior. Peg considers herself a simple woman with a simple message to which ladies everywhere can relate and be encouraged.

Including :: Whitney Ohman Costa , Jen Relph, Lara Veve, Tina Huerta, Debbie Benis, Jenny Dreyer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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 MK's Holly, Curran, and Ian.

RETREAT SPECIALIST (ATTENDEES & HOTEL)

Dana came to know the saving grace of Jesus later in life, and she didn't waste a minute jumping all in. She has been using her gifting of administration to serve global work around the world and within her local community for the past 20 years. Dana currently serves as the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Global Outreach Department at Jewish Voice Ministries in Phoenix, AZ. She is married (Greg), with one adult son (Alex), and has 2 chihuahuas who rule her home. 

RETREAT SPECIALIST (VOLUNTEERS & WORKSHOPS)

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. 

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Kari lives in Littleton, CO but can also be found exploring in her camper van with her dog Lucy. She has 3 adult children, 3 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter. Kari loves to come alongside women in their faith journey through prayer, encouragement, and Bible study. She has many global worker friends and loves partnering with what God is doing around the world in any way she can. In her free time, she pursues photography and anything crafty. 

Veronica currently serves as the Minister to Women at the Scottsdale Bible Church. She lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and best friend Timothy for 35 years. They have 3 adult children and 1 precious grand baby girl Zeriah. She retired from a fulfilling career in Christian school education in 2020. She has a master's degrees in education and Christian ministries and an earned doctorate degree in educational leadership. She now uses these skills in full time ministry to teach Bible studies and recruit women to serve in their gifting. She loves the ability to serve hands on and be a small part of what God is doing in the lives of women wherever He places her.  

Joyce lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and recently retired from working on staff at Scottsdale Bible Church. She is single and has spent most of her life serving in the church discipling high school, college, and young adult women. Joyce has been on several short-term trips and enjoys learning about people and other cultures. Listening to stories of other people and connecting people to God’s Word and other resources is her passion. Joyce looks forward to travel, ministry, time with friends, arts and crafts, photography, and fashion in her retirement years. 

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. 

Tabitha is a single mom of 4 kids through whom she learns more about God’s grace than anything else. She has been a registered nurse for 14 years and has been witness to God’s love for her by the care she provides her patients. Tabitha has always loved global workers and is looking forward to this opportunity to be part of something that gives back to them. 

Mary Lyn served with her husband and 8 children in Indonesia for 7 years. The Lord has relocated her to St. Louis, MO, but she continues to have a passion for the Lord’s work overseas. She attended the Azmera Bali Haven Retreat in 2019 and is excited to be a blessing to the women attending this year. She is filled with the Lord’s wisdom and loves to encourage women in their unique callings. 

Cheryl is a world traveler and served as a global worker for 10 years in Central Asia with her late husband, Robert. She lives in Georgia with her mom and spends most of her spare time traveling coast to coast visiting her 7 children and 10 grandchildren! She is a foodie and loves to experience new foods and explore different cultures! She is passionate about serving and loving women who live and work cross-culturally. 

Margit (rhymes with "target") is passionate about sharing her God-given talents with others through encouragement, leadership, and mentoring. She has been married for over 43 years and their adult children have blessed them with 3 granddaughters. Margit is still in the corporate world, has retired from raising alpacas, teaches machine knitting, and is learning the complexities of her commercial knitting machine. 

Mary Jane is a worshipper, prayer warrior, and encourager from Scottsdale Arizona. In 40 years of prayer ministry she has experienced the Holy Spirit breaking up and freeing hearts from pain and bondages and seen feet a’dancing. As a retired teacher, she volunteers for Sunday school, VBS, and an after-school program called Mentor Kids for children in underprivileged schools. She serves as a music, swimming, and reading teacher. She has 4 married children and 17 grandchildren.  

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.