Family in 2008: Kelli, 18, loves kids and she plans to study special education at EIU next fall
Bobby, 17, plays soccer, DECA, and he is a White Sox fan
Kevin, 12, plays baseball, bass in the orchestra, and is a Cubs fan

Philosophy: I have come to believe that one of God’s favorite words is balance – and when it comes to discipleship, that translates to keeping a balance that reaches inward and outward.

Inward in the sense that we seek to personally engage ourselves in environments that invite and enable growth in our relationship with God
and others. 

Outward in that we continually reach out to those beyond the walls of the church with the love and grace of Christ through building relationships – with an unchurched neighbor, a hurting child, a co-worker of another faith, a stranger in need of a meal or acceptance.

And just as Jesus meets each one of us right where we are – I look forward to meeting you and your children right where you are as we travel together along the pathway of faith – living, loving, learning and leaning on our Lord, Jesus Christ .

Ministry Experience: Patsy has served at Wheatland Salem UMC in Naperville since 2000, most recently as Director of Adult Discipleship, a Pastoral Assistant and Stephen Minister. She has experience in pastoral care, church health assessment, church planting, small group and leadership development.

Education: Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity 2008                  

Clinical Pastoral Education, Adventist LaGrange/Hinsdale 2007

Hobbies and Interests: reading, gardening, walking, tennis and golf