Delores, and her husband, David, have a long and rich history of ministry. From youth pastor to senior pastor, from church planter to teaching in AG Bible colleges, they have covered this nation from coast to coast. Delores has been director and teacher in pre-school programs, filled the pulpit from time-to-time, and a speaker to women's groups. She loves music and writing, and hopes to one day write a book about her family history in the Ozarks. She and David have been married 54 years, have a son and daughter, and cherish two grandsons and one granddaughter.
If one word could depict a life, Julie Davenport’s would be “redemption.” As a child Julie’s character was forged within a legacy of faith, godliness, and ministry. So when she married a charismatic young pastor on the fast-track to prominence, life was everything she’d dreamed it would be...on the outside. But inside, alone and hidden from view, Julie endured abuse, betrayal, and infidelities that spiraled to include miscarriage, cancer, divorce, mental illness, and eventually suicide.
Julie is now an ordained AG minister and through speaking engagements and two daughters continuing the legacy of ministry, God is using Julie’s life-story to validate His immeasurable grace and prove His power to redeem what Satan tried so hard to destroy.
​Kelly and her husband, Dave, have served as SOMO missionaries to Mexico since 2006. While one of her ministry roles includes a position as Mexico Field Treasurer, she is also active online as a Refresh Connect group leader and as publisher of the Refresh Newsletter. They have 3 teenage children and a mini schnauzer.
Lisa has served in pastoral ministry with her husband, Jerry, for over 30 years in rural, suburban, and city churches. With her background in business administration, Lisa applies her skills to help with Refresh Ministry Women as Assistant Director and Writing Team Leader, and with SMD Coaching Network. The Harris' currently lead Reach Missouri Network, an organization dedicated to reaching the one far from God through new church plants. Lisa enjoys reading and discussing books, entertaining and cooking for family and friends, and digging in the dirt, otherwise known as gardening.
Terry has been in Christian ministry for forty years, is a licensed minister, author, pastoral counselor to church leaders, missionary, and founder of Grace Harbour Ministries, a Bible-based international teaching and discipleship ministry to women. She oversees and teaches needs-based Overcomer classes in her local church, dedicated to helping men and women apply Biblical principles to every life situations. Terry is a lover of people in general, and her family in particular. She enjoys good friends, stimulating conversation, writing, photography, and fishing with her husband, Don.
Alongside her husband, John, Mary Ann has served in full-time ministry for 30+ years. A lead pastor’s wife at 23, she has experienced almost every role in the church, including teaching, leading worship, creating ministries, writing and directing productions, and developing projects. She looks for God’s truth and glory in unexpected places, and loves to explore through reading, hiking, snorkeling, and traveling adventures with her husband. They are passionate about missions, and have led teams to South Africa, Cuba, Vanuatu, Sri Lanka and Alaska. With two married children, they are savoring a new stage of life as grandparents. Mary Ann received her ministry credentials in 2014, and she and John have pastored Blue Springs Assembly for 22 years.
Vicki and her husband, Don, have been in ministry for more than 35 years. They have four daughters, four sons-in-law, and four grandsons who keep their lives full of joy and laughter. Having pastored the same congregation for more than 25 years, they now minister in a place where they serve our district ministers and their spouses. Traveling is a shared interest between Don and Vicki, especially as they connect with churches and church leaders across our state and around the world. Encouraging ministry wives in their unique role and their walk with Jesus is one of Vicki's passions. For fun, she loves to read, sleuth décor ideas on Pinterest, drink iced tea (no coffee for me) especially with a friend, and take car rides in the country.
Amber is a SOMO girl through and through. She was saved, baptized with the Holy Spirit and called into ministry at SOMO Kid’s Camp, and now serves with her husband, Greg, as lead pastors at Camdenton 1st AG. Amber fills her time by homeschooling their four boys, as well as serving as the children’s pastor and women’s leader at the church, and as the sectional women’s and girl’s ministries rep for the district. Her heart is in working with women and girls, and as a children’s pastor for over 15 years. believes kids are the key not only to our survival as a church, but also in our endless pursuit to evangelize our world.
​Majetta, a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God, began her first Sunday School teaching assignment when she was twelve. With husband, Wayne, and daughters, Scarlett and Keena, she ministered throughout the southwest U.S. in Kids Krusades for ten years before going to Okinawa, Japan to minister in schools, churches, and the local community for a total of sixteen years. After retiring in Springfield, MO in 2007, she began professionally editing as a freelancer at the request of a friend. Majetta loves reading, writing, crafting, teaching, and editing. Contact Majetta at bright.light.editing.coach@gmail.com for assistance to publish your writing projects.
Pam and her husband, John, and two teenaged daughters packed up their fulfilling, understood Midwestern lives and moved to Cairo, Egypt in 2009. Her dream of serving overseas became a shocking reality of daily cultural encounters that often left her wondering if she’d actually landed on Mars instead! From Cairo to Khartoum to Upper Egypt to deserts unknown, Pam continues to learn, live and thrive in a sandy, sweaty, hospitable land. An author, global worker, teacher trainer and self-proclaimed “professional luncher,” Pam wants to share laughter, life and hope with her dear Arab neighbors while providing insight into Middle Eastern customs and everyday life with her friends in the West.
​Ashley serves with her husband, Josh, as associate pastors at Blue Springs Assembly and is mom to Sam and Olivia. Ashley has a Masters in Counseling, is a credentialed minister and leads the Women of Worth, the ladies of her local church. She believes coffee is a daily necessity, sunshine and waterfronts are heaven on earth, and a good book is almost as good as vacation (except when you can actually vacation)! She’s passionate about leading women, youngest to oldest, to finding their identity in Christ and considers it an absolute privilege to do ministry along with her family.
​Nora Ross is a licensed minister with the AG. She and her husband, Dan, have been in ministry for 30 years, the last 17 years as pastors of New Hope Fellowship, a loving and growing church in St. Louis. They have two married children, one grandchild, and hopes of many more. Nora is currently directing the women's ministry group, REAL Sisterhood. She has a passion for helping women reach their full potential in Christ, and believes God has a plan to reach our communities through the Church as we care for the physical and spiritual needs of people.
​Jill St. John, once a high school English teacher, is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God. She serves as Co-Pastor alongside her husband, Jason. For the last 23 years, they have served at Evangel Church in Kansas City: 6 years as youth pastors, 17 years as lead pastors. Jill has a passion for Jesus and a zeal for teaching God’s Word – helping others walk in God’s love and purpose. As a 4-time cancer survivor, she knows the goodness of God through the highs and lows of life and ministry. Jill is an authentic, enthusiastic messenger of God’s joy and hope. Teaching, cooking, laughing, and hanging out with her husband and two children are the delights of her life!