In the Spotlight
Get to know the Women at Calvary through In the Spotlight. Learn some fun as well as informative facts about your sisters in Christ. Categorized by the areas in which we serve, we hope you will spend some time browsing through your Women's Ministry leadership biographies.
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AM Bible Study Leadership
AM Bible Study Leadership |
Audrey Martinez
Position: AM Moderator
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
Audrey has been attending the Women’s Bible study at Calvary for the past two years and has now been called to serve in the moderator program. She has also served in the Children’s VBS Program for the past two summers. Audrey has been happily married to her husband Gerard for 16 years and has been blessed with seven children; Alix, Nicholas, Aimee, Andrew and Eric, whom she home schools and Christopher and John who are with the Lord.
Barb Wylie
Position: AM Orientation
“May the God of hope full you withy all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Barb has been serving in the Women’s Ministry since 1994. Through the years she has held positions as Facilitator, Facilitator Coordinator, AM/PM Facilitator Director, Prayer Partner Coordinator and Prayer Room Team. Barb is currently the Orientation Coordinator. Barb is very blessed with her husband, Ken and three wonderful sons.
Cara Flynn
Position: AM Moderator Coordinator
Cara has enjoyed being part of the Women at Calvary since 2001. She has served as an AM Moderator and Moderator Substitute since 2003 and has met so many wonderful ladies. Cara is married to Dan, and they have a beautiful preteen, Rachel. Dan and Cara work together in their graphic design business.
Danielle Gunderson
Position: AM Moderator
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Romans 8:28
Danielle has attended Calvary Chapel since 1998. She has also attended several women’s Bible studies at Calvary. Danielle is currently an AM Moderator. She has a genuine desire to know God’s word to help strengthen her daily walk with the Lord. Danielle is married to the love of her life of eight years, who is a fire fighter, Ron, and has two sweet toddler girls, Claire (3 ½) and Hailey (1 ½).
Eileen Mahn
Position: AM Moderator
Eileen has attended the Women at Calvary Bible Study for 16 years and has been a moderator for the past 10 years. She served one year in the Children's Program and took last year off to be refreshed in His Word. Eileen has been married to Jeffrey for 40 years and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. She loves studying the Bible, scrapbooking, and traveling to visit her grandchildren.
Ericka Strachan
Position: AM Moderator
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
In 1996 Ericka began an eleven year career in the automobile industry. That same year she met her husband, Jason, and they have been enjoying married life together now for 12 years. In 2002 she and Jason moved from Phoenix to Albuquerque to enjoy better quality of life, more time together and to begin a family. Five years later they celebrated the birth of their first son, Jaerik. It was then that Ericka decided to leave her career in finance to raise their family.
Today she keeps busy with her two year old son, Jaerik and her six month old twins Jaden and Ava. Ericka and Jason have attended Calvary since 2004 and she has been involved with the women's ministry since Fall 2008. This will be her first semester moderating.
Georgia Hook
Position: AM Moderator
Georgia has been active in women's ministries for more than 10 years, but has only lived in Albuquerque for 2 1/2 years. She moved here for her husband's last active duty tour in the United States Navy (in the desert?!), and hopes to remain here. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they enjoy serving together in the Pre-marriage Ministry. Three kids, ages 13, 14 and 21 keep life in perpetual motion!
Helen Dexel
Position: AM Moderator
Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24
Helen has found the Womens Ministry to be the perfect place to celebrate Gods LOVE, WORD, and JOY, with so many women. She is excited to be a new AM Moderator.
Helen celebrated her 40th anniversary with her husband Dennis in 2009. They have 2 sons, 2 daughters, 5 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, and 1 golden retriever. Helen is a 3-year breast cancer survivor. She is enjoying semi-retirement after a successful career as an interior designer. LIFE IS GOOD!
Jennifer Sandoval
Position: AM Moderator
Jennifer Sandoval accepted Christ in 1999 at Calvary Chapel, Oceanside, CA. Her "hug" from the Lord is Psalm 34. She has served in a variety of ways over the last several years including participating in the children’s ministry, taking on the role of prayer warrior (she is still on the prayer team in CA), and being appointed a prayer partner in the Women at Calvary Bible study small group. Jennifer has also been a small group leader for the "Vision of His Glory" study, a home fellowship hostess, a hospitality partner, a greeter, and a middle school girls’ small group leader. Jennifer is excited to begin her first semester as a Moderator with the Women’s Bible study. Jennifer, a Marine wife, has been married to Sam for 24 years. Sam retired from the Marine Corps in 2005 after serving 21 years. They moved back to Albuquerque to be near family and have two children, Nicole (22) and Allen (16). She enjoys gardening, spending time with family and friends, and encouraging others. Jennifer also loves to give hugs. Her heart’s desire is for the Lord to shine brightly through her, to introduce people to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Judy Sutton
Position: AM Moderator Overseer
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Judy has been active in the Women’s Ministry in a variety of capacities since 1996. She has served in the Children’s Program, helped edit the Bible study homework, and has held the positions of Moderator and Moderator Coordinator over the past several years. Judy is currently the AM Moderator Overseer, as well as the Women’s website administrator. She has served on the Steering Committee since October 2006. Judy is married to her college sweetheart, Doug, and has two very active teenagers currently attending Hope Christian School.
Karen Puccini
Position: AM Assistant Overseer
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24
“The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:8
Although Karen Puccini was born and raised in New York, she is a country girl at heart living in the Manzano Mountains of New Mexico. She has been involved with the Women at Calvary AM Bible study for many years and has served as a Moderator, Moderator Coordinator, Moderator Overseer, and is currently the Assistant Overseer for the AM Bible study. To reach out and encourage others in the name of Jesus is a big part of what brings her joy. Karen and her husband Larry have been happily married for 37 years and have four grown children.
Karlie Row
Position: AM Prayer Coordinator
Karlie loves being the wife of Dave Row, Associate Pastor of Calvary of Albuquerque. Married for 19 years, she has worked beside her husband during the early pioneering days of church planting in Taos and Angel Fire, NM, and the encompassing years of growing a church body while raising four children. They have served at Calvary of Albuquerque for 10 years.
Karlie sees her main focus as raising her children to know and trust God. She considers shaping their worldview to be a substantial responsibility and therefore gives it top priority. She has served as vice-president of the PTO at Mitchell Elementary, the parent representative of the Instructional Council, and as a liaison between the Elementary and Middle Schools. Her encouragement to Christian mothers: Volunteer! Make yourself a valuable asset to your school(s) so you will have their ear.
Women’s Ministry is a passion. Being a “people person,” Karlie loves being involved in the personal growth of women young and old. She serves in the Prayer Room, on the Steering Committee for Women at Calvary and as a guest speaker at special events and retreats.
Kathy Hart
Position: Greeter Coordinator
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Kathy has been the AM Greeter Coordinator for the past 3 1/2 years. She has also served on the committee for Celebration of Light and as a greeter coordinator and decoration set-up volunteer for the Women's Retreat. She also is a personal support leader for a missionary in Montreal. Kathy is married to Roch, and has two boys ages 15 and 10.
Liz Romero
Position: AM Moderator
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Liz has been attending the women's Bible study since 2000. She has been involved in the Women's Ministry Prayer Team, as a Hostess at numerous events, and currently as an AM Moderator. God has blessed her, husband Jerry of 13 years, and three great children (Joaquin 10, Marcos 8 and Elena 6). Liz is still learning, like a lot of us, to accept God's grace FULLY and unconditionally. Liz is bilingual and welcomes both English and Spanish speakers to her small group.
Lora Ward
Position: AM Moderator Coordinator
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Lora has been part of the Women's Ministry since the fall of 1997. Since 2001 she has served as Moderator and Moderator Coordinator. Lora has also served on the Celebration of Light committee and the Women's Retreat committee over the past 7 years. In the recent past she and her husband have served in Calvary's marriage ministry as small group moderators. Lora has been married to her husband Kevin for more than 25 wonderful years. She has two great sons, a sweet daughter-in-law, and an awesome grandson.
Lucy Tapia
Position: AM Moderator
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Lucy has been involved in the Women's Ministry for some time now. She started attending the evening Bible study about 11 years ago while serving in the Children’s Program on Tuesday mornings. Lucy has been an AM Moderator for about two years and loves it. She also serves on the retreat committee, one of her favorite events of the year. Retreat always brings Lucy much joy as the word of God is shared with others. Lucy is married to a wonderful man who shares her passion for the Lord. She and her husband have four incredible children who are a true blessing from God.
Megan England
Position: AM Moderator Coordinator
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Megan has been active in the Women's Ministry in a variety of capacities since the fall of 2001. She has served in the Children's Program, as a Moderator, Co-coordinator for the Hospitality Partners, and has served as part of the leadership team for the Women's Ministry’s annual retreat. Currently Megan is serving as an AM Moderator Coordinator. Megan has been married to an amazing and generous man, Bill, for 9 years. They have two adventurous boys (ages 6 and 8), that bless her abundantly. Megan sells real estate as part of a God-serving real estate team, Dave Slade & Associates.
Michelle Hernandez
Position: AM Children's Ministry Coordinator
Monique Ramacciotti
Position: AM Children's Ministry Coordinator
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2: 4 -10
Monique spends her time caring for her beautiful family, home educating Monet, mentoring & educating youth who have dropped out of high school, serving in the Calvary Children’s Ministry and the Women at Calvary's Children’s Ministry. She and her husband, John, have been blessed to serve together at Calvary of Albuquerque in many ministries since 1984. She moved, for a time, to Arizona with Pastor Skip’s Bible studies close at hand through cd, internet and frequent visits home. The Lord brought her family back to Albuquerque in 2002.
Monique’s heart is to teach others to enjoy learning to apply God’s Word to their lives. She loves serving and seeing women and children grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory!
Pat Coca
Position: AM Moderator
Pat has been a Women’s Ministry small group leader for many years. After a brief sabbatical, Pat is ready to start her second semester as a Moderator. She and husband Ed are both retired and enjoy traveling. They have 4 adult children, 3 granddaughters, and their pride and joy -- 3 young great-granddaughters. Pat loves to spend time with them, singing the songs they are learning in Sunday school. Pat is looking forward to what the Lord Jesus will do in her life this new year.
Pat Walters
Position: AM Outreach Coordinator
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10
Pat has attended all of the Bible studies since 1996. She was a Moderator for some of them, and has volunteered at various events for the Women's Ministry. Now retired, she has a heart for serving in the Outreach Ministry. Pat and her husband, Gerald, have been married 39 years and have two grown children. They have attended Calvary for 17 years.
Rebecca Gorman
Position: AM Children's Ministry Coordinator
Rebecca serves as a Children’s Co-Coordinator for the Women at Calvary Children’s Ministry. Rebecca also serves as a Team Leader at Calvary of Albuquerque children’s nursery and as a Team Leader for Calvary of Albuquerque Hospitality Greeters.
Rebecca is involved with the IFOC, RRT and the Crisis Caregivers. She serves as a Sr. Chaplain in a local half way house called the Center of Hope, as well as deploying with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team to man-made and natural disasters across the country. She has participated in Chaplaincy training dealing with critical incident stress management, suicide intervention, emotional and spiritual care, and grief and trauma in times of crisis.
Rebecca is married and has three children and one grandchild. She has lived in New Mexico all of her life. Rebecca’s professional career has been in the accounting field for over 20 years.
Sandy Schweitzer
Position: AM Moderator
"And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully." Jeremiah 23:28b
Sandy first attended the Women at Calvary Bible Study in the fall of 2000. After training a semester in the fall of 2001, Sandy has been privileged to serve as a small group Moderator ever since. Sandy's five children and three grandchildren have been either happily attending the Bible study or joyfully serving in the Women at Calvary Children's Program, as well. Homeschooling by Psalm 32:8-9 for the past 15 years, Sandy and her husband, Tom, have three children left in the "quiver," with one homeschooled graduate in college out-of-state. Tom and Sandy are enjoying those three grandchildren along with their eldest daughter and son-in-law who walk in the Truth.
Sharon Danneels
Position: AM/PM Overseer
"Not by might, not by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4:6
Sharon is a native of Albuquerque and has been attending Calvary of Albuquerque since about 1984. Later, after she and her husband, Jeff were married, they served in different ministries. They were Ministry Leaders for the YDDC, now called Prodigal for several years. They traveled with mission teams over seas before they started their family and continue to have a heart for missions/outreach. For over 15 years, Sharon has served in the Women’s Ministry in several different capacities. She has held positions of Prayer Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator; Moderator, and Moderator Overseer. Sharon has taught and has been on the writing team in previous studies. Currently, she serves on the Steering Committee, as the AM/PM Bible Study Overseer. She has 3 children: twin boys (4), and a daughter (11). She is continually “humbled by God’s grace and power.
Susan Kestell
Position: AM Moderator
Susan was born and raised right here in Albuquerque. She accepted Jesus as her savior when she was 14 and she really committed her life to God when she was in college, at NMSU. Susan also met her husband, Ken, while she was in college. They were married 26 years ago and have three sons; Nick (23), Dan (21) and Mike (17). Her son Dan got married in October 2008 to a sweet young lady named Kama. Susan and her husband have attended Calvary for ~24 years. Susan has served in the Nursery, cleaning toys, taught small children and, for the past 6 ½ years, has been a moderator in the Women’s Ministry. Susan truly has a desire for the women in her small group to know how wide and long and high and deep God’s love for them is.
Susan Sedillo
Position: AM Moderator
Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
Since asking Jesus to be her Savior thirty years ago, these words in Philippians 1:6 became Susan's most comforting promise. The love of God is so wonderful, and Susan is always amazed to see His plan worked out in her life. She has been attending Calvary for about fifteen years, and has served in the Women's Ministry, Children’s Nursery, Special Ops, and VBS. Susan is married to a loving husband, Raymond, and they are blessed with five beautiful children; Antoinette 22, Stephanie 20, Jennifer 17, Daniel 13, and Isaiah 12.
Terri Miller
Position: AM Moderator
Terri has attended Calvary of Albuquerque for the past five years. During that time she has been active in several Women’s Ministry programs, including the Bible study, Celebration of Light, Retreat, and the Prayer Partner Ministry. She and her husband of 19 years, Chip, have hosted a Home Bible study over the past four years. Terri and Chip both love Christian music and are active in several of the Outreach Programs Calvary sponsors around the world. Terri also enjoys writing poetry to glorify the Lord. Terri and Chip have a blended family consisting of three daughters (Cristy, Peggy, & Lindsey), one son (Arie), and two grandchildren (Casey & Jordan).
Terri has a love and passion for studying the Bible and sharing the Word of God with others. It is her hope and desire to encourage others to experience Jesus as their personal Savior, best Friend, their All and Everything.