Corinne Thorpe and her husband Alan have followed the Lord and His Spirit for many years. It is evident in the way they see God move in miraculous ways. Ways only explained through the power of Jesus. Though there are countless experiences of God's hand on her life, one very vivid one sticks out to Corrine.

"Women's ministry is a healthy cycle of encouraging one another," says Kelly Carver. "It offers a space for women to be themselves and feel that they belong." Kelly is the Co-Pastor with her husband at Pleasant Valley and oversees several ministry teams including the Women's Ministry and Connections. She serves on the PennDel Women Lead Team because she believes women's ministry is a succession of learning from one another in all ages and seasons.

She is passionate about the Word, worship, and prayer. And it shows in everything she does. Charisse Jenkins is a certified minister with the Assemblies of God. She has served on the PennDel Women Dream Team for the last five years. She represents the Southwest Metro section, living in the south of Pittsburgh. Charisse believes women's ministry creates a space for spiritual growth, accountability, and fun!

Ireida Camille Grabill is crucial in creating an inviting environment for Spanish-speaking women at the PennDel Women Inspire Conferences. For Illuminate 2022, she has made it her mission to spearhead the translation services so the conference content can be accessible to more women. People are often surprised that English is her second language

At first glance, a crystal is colorless. But when cut several ways and refined, it reflects a beautiful light. Crystal Knudson may seem like an ordinary mom and pastor's wife, but life has cut her. And through those difficulties, God has refined her. She glows relentlessly and reflects God's wonderful goodness.

When you want to know how a design works, you go to the inventor for answers. God is THE creator of all things. He is OUR Creator. We go to Him to discover how we are designed, how we function and how we thrive. Robin Harris didn’t consider herself creative until God showed her how He created her.

"Do something that makes you nervous." The 13-year-old girl heard during the worship set at a youth group. This small, inaudible whisper impressed upon her heart. She heard God for the very first time. It's a moment forever etched on her heart. This moment between her and the God who created the skies and the oceans. She says that she knew, to the depths of her soul, that accepting this invitation would be an adventure of a lifetime.

Diane Swan is a woman that wears many hats and wears them with class. Besides her wide-brimmed, brown fedora, that is. She is a member of the PennDel Women Dream Team for the South Central section, a credentialed Assemblies of God minister, and a licensed professional counselor, to name a few. But her favorite hats must include mother, MomMom, and devoted follower of Christ. And these hats she never takes off.

Mentorship. Someone to walk alongside you. An experienced and trusted adviser. To train, lead, teach, equip, and be available. Niki is passionate about mentorship. She is a mentor and raises others to do the same. Her heart breaks for the lack of mentoring in the body of believers, and her dream is to see more mentorship flourish in the body of Christ. 

Art is a form of worship, she says. God gave Sammie gifts of creativity and communication, beautifully intertwining them into her profession. She is a freelance graphic and web designer. Sammie has taken on the position with passion and strength for PennDel Women as our graphic and web designer.

This coffee lover and children's book writer is the Dream Team leader of the South Central West Section. She is the Family Life Pastor at Trans4mation Church in Altoona, Pa. Bethany Marshall exudes joy and laughter everywhere she goes. When you are with Bethany, it's impossible not to laugh. Give it five minutes. 

According to the Global Commission Partners, more than 40% of the world's people groups don't have sufficient access to the Gospel. That is 3.28 billion people. That is a lot of people hungry for the life-giving bread of Jesus. Christy English has a passion for these people.