Team
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM IS:
Find Karen on Facebook 
Read Karen’s blog
Founded Come before Winter and directs the ministry, also serving on its Board of Directors. She and her husband Barry worship at Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, TX, where he serves as an elder. Karen serves on the Missions Leadership Team and occasionally teaches adult classes. Karen completed her masters in biblical studies in 1995. She speaks and mentors women around the world in study and ministry. Barry and Karen have three sons, Shane, married to Kara, Brent married to Jo, and Zach.
Find Suzy on Facebook Read Suzy’s blog
Directs our prayer ministry. Suzy, is married to Morton Jeffrey, who serves as an elder at Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX. The Jeffreys have four children: Kelly, married to Randy; Becky, married to Tony; Sam, married to Emily; and Andy, married to Jessica. They have ten grandchildren (just ask to see the pictures!). Daughter Kelly and her husband Randy served as missionaries in Benin, West Africa, for eight years. Suzy teaches and speaks at women’s events and travels around the world, encouraging women in ministry. She is a member of the Come before Winter Board of Directors and leadership team and works on all trips.
Serves Abilene Christian University as Senior Development Officer, but she retains the heart of a missionary, having served in Austria and in Northern Ireland and having taught in Dubna, Russia. In the 70s she was the Women’s Minister for the Bammel Church of Christ in Houston. Mariana is a member of the CbW leadership team and travels on every trip. Mariana has three grown sons, Matt, married to Gayle; Vance married to “Willie;” and Karl. She has four grandchildren.
Find on Facebook 
Ask Jeanene (redirected to Center for Women in Christian Service)
Maintains a life-long commitment to help nurture, develop, equip, and mature others in Christ. Jeanene holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Abilene Christian University where she teaches ministry and Bible and directs the Center for Women in Christian Service. She and husband Jack, Dean of the College of Biblical Studies. She and her husband Jack have three children. and one grandchild: Jessica, married to Jonathan Goudeau; Jocelyn, married to Mark Wiebe; and Jay. Jeanene is a member of the Come before Winter leadership team and travels on every trip.
Kelliann Hale and her husband Chris are veterans of short-term missions all over the world and of inner city ministries in several U.S. states. The couple lived and worked for over nine years in the inner city of St. Louis. Kelliann loves encouraging and equipping women through teaching classes, retreats, small groups, and one-on-one Bible studies. She recently completed two masters degrees in Organizational and Human Resource Development and in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation. Kelliann and Chris have two sons, Rory and Carrick. Kelliann also serves as the ministry’s Director of Development and as Program Director for some trips.
Heather Hammock teaches secondary English at Brentwood Christian School in Austin, TX. She and her husband Scott have three children, Nancy, Dade, and Peyton. Scott and Heather both serve in various leadership capacities at their home church, Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, TX. Heather is currently enjoying a year-long leave-of-absence after returning to teaching English at Brentwood Christian School in Austin. The CbW Leadership Team looks forward to her return in 2011.
Jamie Atchley, wife of Richland Hills Church of Christ (Fort Worth, TX) pulpit minister Rick Atchley, has worked in accounting and as a teacher of Bible for Fort Worth Christian School. Jamie also writes and teaches women in a variety of forums. Jamie and Rick have three children, Michael, Morgan and Matthew.
Cynthia Agnell. A dedicated student of the Word, she received her MA in Theological Studies. Cynthia serves Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, TX, as Women’s Ministry Leader. Cynthia serves as a member of the Come before Winter board of directors.
Ann Bankes worships with the Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX, where her husband James serves as an elder. There, Ann works with the Women’s Leadership Team, training and mentoring women to lead small group Bible studies. James and Ann have three grown children.
Jean Billingsley. Jean and her husband Gene worship at High Point Fellowship in Cedar Park, Texas. Jean has served women in teaching and encouraging for over 50 years.
Joyce Blake, former missionary in Moscow, Russia, holds a MS in Human Resource and Organizational Development with an emphasis in cross-cultural communication. She directs Families in Global Transition, Inc., a nonprofit for educational organization. She and husband Dayton have one daughter, Esther, adopted from China. They are awaiting daughter number two.
Becky Jeffrey Brooks lives in Fort Worth, TX, where she and husband Tony worship with the Richland Hills Church of Christ. Becky speaks and teaches regularly for women’s events and lectureships around the country. She and Tony have three children.
Jennifer Crisp attends Highland Church of Christ where she facilitates ladies’ Bible classes, sings with the praise team, and teaches and leads worship for children. Jennifer and her husband Brad worked as vocational missionaries with a church plant in Maryland. Jennifer and Brad have two sons, Jonathan and Caleb.
Liz Crittenden and husband Max work as missionaries in Zenica, Bosnia & Herzegovina, where they focus on building and nurturing relationships among nationals and encouraging missionaries in the region. Liz also works at coordinating a variety of activities for women.
Trina Derr, a registered nurse in San Antonio, Texas, is a gifted worship leader and singer who uses her giftedness to encourage and inspire others. Trina travels periodically with the CbW team, leading worship.
Megumi Evans, holds a Masters of Business with a specialization in International marketing. She and her husband Tom have one daughter. Fluent in three languages, Megumi has assisted World Bible School, proofreading translations of teaching materials.
Karen Goudeau Fenter, former missionary to Campo Grande, Brazil, serves on the board of directors for Come before Winter, Inc. She and her husband, Randy, worship with and serve High Point Fellowship in Cedar Park, TX., where Randy is pulpit minister.
Cara Flanders (Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy) serves as adjunct faculty for Abilene Christian University, supervising students in the MFT program. She and her husband Chris have two children, Autumn and Ethan, and the family worships at the Highland Church of Christ. Cara’s tender heart and listening ear make her a valuable addition to the CbW team.
Jayne Ford, a Certified Public Accountant, completed her Masters of Business in Accounting from Abilene Christian University. She serves Richland Hills Church of Christ as Chief Financial Officer. Jayne has served in various leadership positions for Bible Study Fellowship. She and husband Mike have two children, Coleman and Cameron.
Linda Forrister directs “Immeasurably More,” a foundation for the cause of Christ around the world. She and her husband Dwight serve the Lord at High Point Fellowship in Cedar Park, Texas. Linda serves on the board of directors for Come before Winter and directs and coordinates gifts for our participants.
Georgia Freitas and her husband Ron served as missionaries to Curitiba, Brazil for 15 years. The Freitases now work with Continent of Great Cities, training missionaries for work in South America.
Sylvia Gerrard studied history at York University and was Head of Music in a large comprehensive school before emigrating to Canada in 1981, where she founded Woodbine Community Theatre and served as playwright for Calgary’s historical village. Sylvia recently married and resides with her husband in New York..
Susan Griffith, educated as an elementary teacher, says she has been blessed in her life role as “stay-at-home mother.” She and husband Glenn worship with the Prestoncrest Church of Christ, where they mentor engaged couples. Susan also counsels women experiencing unplanned pregnancy.
Janie Hejl and her husband Charlie worship at the Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, Texas, where Charlie serves as an elder. Janie volunteers at Brentwood Christian School where all four of the Hejl’s grown children attended.
Linda Henry and her husband Calvin dedicate their efforts to the support of missions in the southern hemisphere. Both served many years at Baxter Institute in Honduras where Calvin served as President and Linda as dean of women. Linda and Calvin now work with Continent of Great Cities, helping to train ministers for work in Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America.
Marilyn Holland served as a missionary to the Philippines for 12 years with her husband Ron, now 20/20 Minister for the Richland Hills Church of Christ. Marilyn serves as a board member and volunteer for Rapha International, a humanitarian relief organization.
Brooke Hollingsworth attends Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, Texas, where she teaches women and serves in women’s ministry and greeting, and her husband Brent serves as a deacon. Brooke holds a PhD in Math and a Masters in Theology. In 1987, she studied in New Zealand, doing some vocational mission work. Brooke and Brent have two children.
Nikki Brenner Hunt serves in the children’s and women’s ministries at Coppell Bible Fellowship where her husband Jeff is the Children’s Ministry Director. Nikki also practices oil and gas law in the Dallas area. A 2002 broadcast journalism graduate of Abilene Christian University, Nikki received her JD from Baylor Law School in 2005. Nikki served on Come before Winter’s first team in 2001.
Debbie Jenks and her husband, Duane, Missions Minister for Richland Hills church of Christ, served as missionaries in Fortaleza, Brazil, during the .80s. At that time and to the present, Debbie has been involved in teaching women and children.
Arlene Kasselman holds a degree in Bible from ACU and is currently pursuing her Masters in Christian Ministry. She attends Central Church of Christ in Amarillo, TX, where husband David serves as Executive Minister. Arlene and David have two children, Michaela and Spencer.
Judy Lynch and her husband Art worked as missionaries in Bangkok, Thailand, and now work in Dumas, TX, where Art preaches for the First Street Church of Christ. Judy holds an MA and PhD in counseling and works with both the church and in private practice as a clinical counselor.
Carol Maples serves on the Missions Committee for Richland Hills Church of Christ and has traveled with Let’s Start Talking on campaigns to Germany and Turkey. She holds a Masters biblical studies from Abilene Christian University, where she has also studied biology, psychology, and counseling. Carol has two children, Nika and Mark.
Venus Masters, works as a child psychologist in Silver Creek, Washington, and Venus often speaks and teaches in the Northwest. She and her husband Louis have three grown children.
Nola Meyer and her husband David worship at Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. Both serve on the congregation’s Outreach Committee and travel on short-term benevolent mission trips. Nola serves as a Missionary Team Assessor for Missions Resource Network. Nola and David have one daughter.
Marcia Moore has taught Greek for the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University. She and her husband Marlin live in Abilene, Texas, where they serve the Highland Church of Christ.
Peggy Nelson worships with the Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX. A graduate of the University of Dayton, she worked in early years as an ad writer, wrote History of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, and assisted her husband, golf legend Byron Nelson, with his autobiography, How I Played the Game. Peggy has two sons.
Jana Graves Owen sings regularly with a quartet named Cornerstone and with various praise teams. Jana’s husband Kevin, serves as a pulpit minister for the College Hills Church of Christ in Lebanon, TN. Jana works as an administrator for Come before Winter.
Shelley Park grew up as a Missionary Kid in Manila, Philippines. Shelley and her husband David live in Irving, TX, where they are helping to plant a church. Shelley and David have two sons, Samuel and Jeremiah. Shelley travels regularly with Come before Winter, serving as a worship leader and/or filling various administrative roles.
Jan Parsons lives in Keller, Texas and worships at the Richland Hills Church of Christ where she serves as an elders wife, teaches three-year-olds, and is on the Stewards of the Vision Committee which promotes church planting.
Beth Reese, former missionary and counselor specializing in missionary care, is the wife of John Reese, president of World Bible School. Beth and John have four children, three of whom are missionaries.
Laura Reppart and her husband Jim, former 16-year veteran missionaries to Nairobi, recently returned to work in East Africa. Laura holds her certification as a Christian Conciliator and a certified labor professional.
Susie Robin specializes in Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Austin, TX, where her husband Sid practices General Medicine. The couple worship at Westover Hills where Sid serves as a deacon and member of the missions leadership team. Susie is a member of the Come before Winter board of directors.
Beverly Ross works as a licensed professional counselor in the Dallas, Texas, area. She has spoken often at ACU and Harding lectureships and workshops, and continues to speak for Ladies’ Days and retreats. Beverly’s husband Rick is the pulpit minister for the Decatur Church of Christ in Decatur, Texas.
Tamika Rybinski and her husband Bartosz live in Vienna, Austria where Bartosz serves as the Director of European Operations for Easter European Mission. They have 2 kids, Izabela and Krystian. They attend the Inzersdorf Congregation where Tamika works with women and children.
Dottie Schulz worships with the Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX, and works as Director for Missionary Care at Missions Resource Network. Prior to moving to Texas, Dottie taught psychology at York College and served as the Director of the school’s counseling center. Dottie has four children.
Suzanne Warner Simpson (Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University) home schools her four children and speaks on topics related to her field and on a variety of biblical themes. She and her husband Russell lead a house church in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Backy VanRheenen and her husband Gailyn served as missionaries to Uganda and Kenya from 1972-1986. After 17 years teaching at ACU, they began Mission Alive, a ministry to discover, equip, and nurture North American church planters.
Rosalinda Walker grew up as a Missionary Kid in South America then served for 15 years with her husband Wimon in Botswana, Africa.
Catherine Goode Wick, broadcast journalism graduate from Abilene Christian University, served as a missions intern in Aplahoue, Benin, in the summer of 2003. She currently works in broadcasting in Tucson. Catherine serves CbW as a videographer and media advisor.
Jocelyn Wiebe is a theater director, currently in graduate school at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She and her husband Mark at Athens Church of Christ. Wherever they reside, the couple serves the church in various ways, including teaching Bible classes, leading camps, and serving on committees.
Donna Wilbanks worships at Richland Hills Church of Christ where her husband John serves as an elder. Donna has taught Bible to various ages, from pre-school to adult. Since 1989, she has worked with Bible Study Fellowship, serving as a teaching leader and now as lecturer and trainer. Donna is on the Board of Directors for Come before Winter.
Charlotte Wright, a retired journalism, English, and photography teacher, serves Come before Winter as Video Administrator. A member of the Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin, she currently teaches English as a second language in the church’s outreach ministry and works and volunteers for various non-profit organizations.
