Debbie served as the Church Relations Manager for Joni and Friends Bay Area for 9 years and led or co-led Saratoga Federated Church’s Bridge Builders Ministry for 17 years.  Debbie authored 3 of the Irresistible Church series books during her tenure with Joni and Friends, including Doing Life Together—Building Community for Families Affected by Disability.  She has a special education background and loves watching God transform His church to be more welcoming and inclusive to our friends who have disabilities and their families. She loves to coach ministry leaders and volunteers and is particularly passionate about supporting every member of the special needs family. 

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