In The Word Ministry – Marci

Background:  Born in Minneapolis, MN

Raised: Minnesota moved as a teen to San Jose, California

Married with three children and 4 grandchildren

Education: Bethel College Minnesota / Bethel Seminary California
Previous Ministry: Bible studies / Deaconess / Community Bible Study

Current Ministry: In the Word an in-depth study through the Bible.  I write the curriculum, train discussion leaders & bring it together with a weekly lecture.

The favorite part of my job is: Making disciples by bringing Scripture alive through culture and context, and to create a passion for knowing God through His written Word.

Facts Worth Knowing: My own passion and call is to reconnect believers in Jesus [Yeshua] with their Jewish roots through the Scriptures.
First Job: Hostess in a Swedish Restaurant
Heroes: My own family members who are in ministry as well as Dr. Henrietta Mears, Anne Graham Lotz and my granddaughter Emma.
Hobbies: Gardening, reading & baking
Favorites
Foods: Swedish pancakes and Ebelskivers (puff pancakes), Chocolate (it must be a food group) and potatoes
TV: HGTV & Food network Movie: Somewhere in Time
Vacation places: The mountains: Lake Mamie at Mammoth and Yosemite, maybe throw in Maui as well
Books: Whatever I am currently reading
2011 new favorite is “The Jesus Creed” by Dr. Scot McKnight
Music:   Third Day, Mercy Me and the WACC Band
Color: all pastels / lavender, blue, pink, mint & lemon