Debbie serves as Women’s Minister at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler Texas. She previously served as Vice President at Hope for the Heart and is a certified Life and Ministry Coach through AACC. She has served in Women’s Ministry for 30 + years and has a wealth of ministry and leadership experience. She has served as Director of Church and Leadership Development for Women of Faith, and as Director of Women’s Ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church for 10 years and Willow Point Baptist Church for 10 years. She has been a LifeWay Christian Resources Ministry Trainer/Consultant for 17 years and writer for various ministries. Debbie is the author of 20 Minutes a Day for the Rest of Your Life and the sequel 20 Lessons Learned from 20 Minutes a Day. She is an International conference/retreat speaker and Bible teacher. She and her son Jarrad released a book together after his 10 years of incarceration entitled: “Redeemed Rebel – 20 Perspectives from a Prodigal and His Mom”. She received the Legends Award. She is the recipient of the “Woman of the Word” Award from Salem Communication as well as recipient of the “Shining Star” Award, recognizing Outstanding Women in Leadership. She has been married to John Mark for 40 years. She has 2 grown children, Jarrad and Haley and 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.