Mary Jayne is a graduate of the University of Texas where she studied journalism and public relations. She has a big heart for urban missions, especially those related to people in crisis. Her first experience came in 1982 when she, alongside a small group of friends, became sponsors for Cambodian Refugee families. This experience broadened her understanding of those in need and of the many organizations in Dallas who provide help and support. She began her service at the Thrive Women’s Clinic in 2004 as the Director of Development and was appointed as Executive Director of the ministry in 2005. She currently oversees a staff of 21 and a budget of about 1.5 million. Counseling clients and watching God transform their hearts is a cherished part of her job. Prior to serving at Thrive, Mary Jayne was a free-lance writer and a published author of the book, Babysitter’s Companion, a guide to help parents leave instructions for their babysitter while they are working or traveling. She and her husband Bruce live in Dallas, Texas and have three grown children.

Sam holds a master of arts in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of Just Say the Word. Just Say the Word is a calling to Christian husbands to step more intentionally toward spiritual leadership in their home. He does that in a way that offers hope and not more guilt. His personal testimony of the awakening in his own life and marriage is an encouragement to men everywhere that they can let go of the past and experience an intentional, more regular spiritual connectedness with their spouse. Same can be contected at sam.ingrassia@e3partners.org

Vicki graduated as a registered nurse, felt God leading her heart toward being a full-time mom to three beautiful daughters. While she too answered the call to international missions and is part of the church planting efforts in Colombia, she finds herself spending a lot of time in the Dallas area providing love and care to her granddaughter, Lyla.

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