Bethany loves to laugh, but she’ll sit and cry with you too. At home, she cultivates space for honest conversation, games, good food, and real talk. At the Bridge, she basically does the same thing. Whatever she does with people, she intends for it to be genuine, and she'll do her best to reflect Jesus well in it. Her heartbeat is for Christ-centered Kingdom community—both in the church and out. This is where growth and one-anothering happen. As a missionary and and as a pastor’s wife, she knows the value of authentic friendships and leaving masks behind. Too often, people feel alone in their struggles, but we're all just on a journey toward the Kingdom. Knowing and being known by others is central to grace-filled community, and Bethany loves connecting people to those who will bless them and be blessed by them—and who have the wisdom and experience that can bring genuine hope. Other titles: Mom, author, editor, teacher, sojourner.