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Amy loves a good story. She served in China for nearly 20 years (plenty of stories there!), cofounded Velvet Ashes, and founded Global Trellis. Her current story involves helping Great Commission workers have tended souls and growing skill sets. Amy has spoken hundreds of times around the globe and has written six books for Great Commission workers, including Looming Transitions and Becoming More Fruitful in Cross-Cultural Work. She loves all things Denver Broncos, Kansas Jayhawks, and Diet Coke. 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Having served overseas for 15 years with Cru (12 yrs in Kazakhstan), Christina understands the value of being nurtured, loved, and encouraged while living abroad. She has managed retreats for women serving overseas in over 15 countries. She is passionate about mobilizing believers for what God is doing overseas. When attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Travel & Tourism and Marketing, she never imagined God’s great plans for her. She loves being a wife to Andy and a mom to 3 MK's Holly, Curran, and Ian.

RETREAT SPECIALIST (VOLUNTEERS & HOTEL)

Kari lives in Littleton, CO, but can also be found exploring in her camper van with her dog Lucy. She has 3 adult children and 6 grandjoys. Kari loves to come alongside women in their faith journey through prayer, encouragement, and Bible study, and also loves partnering with what God is doing around the world in any way she can. In her free time, she enjoys photography, watercolor, and anything crafty. 

RETREAT SPECIALIST (WORKSHOPS & TRANSPORTATION)

Sarah brings years of global worker experience from her service in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently in Ecuador. Sarah's life journey, marked by valleys of challenges, has cultivated in her a profound trust in the Lord. This trust, in turn, has endowed her with a natural ability to inspire hope, facilitating growth and transformation in every person she encounters. Sarah is a proud mom of two teenagers; she finds joy in taking them on adventures. 

RETREAT SPECIALIST (ATTENDEES)

As a Spiritual Director, Judy loves to provide a space to sit, listen, and pray with women as they seek a relationship of intimacy with God. Her home is in Oregon, where she spends time hiking and enjoying God’s beautiful creation. 

RETREAT SPECIALIST (ATTENDEES)

Patti is a retired Registered Nurse and lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Corvallis, Oregon with her wonderful husband, Ed. Together they have 7 children and 9 grand children. She has been on many Azmera Haven retreats so she is excited to be able to support and encourage the women who will come for this time of refreshment. Patti loves cooking and trying new foods, spending time with her family and friends, and being outdoors in God's amazing creation. 

Jamie is passionate about helping God’s people live fully alive and free in the truth and beauty of who they are in Christ. She considers it an honor to provide a safe, welcoming place for people to get off the hamster wheel, encounter God, receive healing, and create a joyful way forward. She has been married to her husband for 30 years and has 5 children, a wonderful daughter in law, and 3 super fun grandchildren. Jamie, her husband, and their 5 children served overseas in Kenya for 7 years. For the past 8 years she has served as the Director of Care and Development for via (vianations.org). You can find her at jamiesuel.com