Chrystal's foremost desire is to live in passionate relationship with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and from that relationship allow Christ to live through her.

For the past decade Chrystal has given her life and ministry to developing teachings and curriculum for small groups and presentations that help individuals journey through their brokenness and shattered dreams into a thriving relationship with Christ.  “It is a process and a life long journey in God, but when you sense his healing hand and restorative power in your heart, the journey is an amazing adventure with God,” Chrystal states. Chrystal

Chrystal is a mother of three teenagers and a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. She has ministered alongside her husband for the past 26 years, and is currently the Development and Operations Pastor overseeing day to day operations and the development of ministry teams and leaders. She is the author of the book, "God Can You Love Me, Even When I Can't Love You." She has spoken to a broad spectrum of audiences from five to several thousand that include leadership groups, international conferences, churches, and women's retreats.

Activities: I love to take quiet walks, ride bikes and go for runs along scenic trails. But my all time favorite thing to do is to ride my horse. Ace, my gelding and I take long trail rides through the forest preserves and every year I attend natural horsemanship clinics to better communicate with him and become more acquainted with this magnificent creature God made.

Interest: Decorate my home, garden, Sudoku, puzzles, and I love to cook, when I have time.

Favorite Music: Classical, Jazz and Gospel

Favorite TV Shows:  Amazing Race, 24, and I Love Lucy

Favorite Movies: Return to Me, Hildalgo, Dreamer, Sleepless in Seattle, Sister Act

Favorite Books:  Leading with a Limp, Emotional Intelligence, Leading from the Inside Out, Sacred Rhythms, In His Face, Spiritual Torrents, Windows of the Soul, The Shack, Seabiscuit, The Black Stallion Series,

Favorite Quote:  Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi. “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Edmund Burke.

Something About Me: I love to travel, I love to laugh and have fun, I love the ocean and the sand, I love the mountains and the snow, I love the valleys and the smell of flowers, I love the ethnicity of God’s people, I love the diversity of my friendships, I love my family – I love life!

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