About

Amy manages the Mission’s accounting, payroll, and employee benefits. Before joining the Mission, she worked in public accounting as a licensed CPA. Amy enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her family. She started volunteering with the Mission over a decade ago; since then, she has been excited to be a part of what God is doing at the Mission.

Ashley oversees the ministry of Faith House, bringing Jesus’ healing and hope to women and children experiencing homelessness. Before coming to the Mission she was President of the Evangelical Ministerial Fellowship of Frederick County, as well as the Senior Pastor at Victory Christian Center. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee, networking, and sharing the love of Jesus at home and abroad. She loves watching people transformed by the power of the gospel. She says, “God brought me to the Mission to comfort the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, and walk with them as they rise from ashes to beauty.” 

Brenda coordinates the volunteers who sort clothes and assist guests in Rescued Treasures.

She has been working with people in poverty since 1981. She says, “First, I befriend them. Then I find out what they need and refer them to the program that could best help. I only help people who want help, and only in the ways they want help. Some people have addiction problems and don’t want to leave the street. I’m still their friend.”

Brian creates print and digital communications for the Mission, including the newsletter and social media. He is also responsible for the Mission’s graphic design projects and photography. Brian practiced marketing for most of his adult life and enjoys writing, photography, creating art, and playing musical instruments. He has served on over a dozen short-term mission trips and lives to share the love of Christ. Brian loves telling stories through various mediums, especially those of people touched by God through the Mission.

Carol coordinates the programs at Faith House, working with residents to help them develop skills for independence. Carol also runs Crossed Bridges with her husband Jonathan. She enjoys playing any sport with a ball, crocheting, bike riding, and spending time with her husband and five children. 

“He who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21) explains what wakes Carol up in the morning to begin a new day; being able to serve the Lord while working with people, whether it be administratively or relationally. She loves hearing the testimonies of how Jesus has changed people’s lives, especially because He’s done so much for her!

Jake graduated from the CLRP in October 2014 and continued to serve in the program. He was such a powerful encouragement to the residents that the Mission hired him two years later. Since then, God has used Jake to set countless men free from their addictions. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving at his church, and playing or watching any sport. Jake says, “I needed Jesus before I became addicted to drugs; I just didn’t know it yet. He used my circumstances to make me aware of my need for Him.”

Jasmine develops relationships with donors and the community and oversees the Mission’s Communications Department. Before joining the Mission, she owned Picture Puzzle Productions, a Frederick-based boutique consulting firm specializing in event planning, marketing, and strategic planning. Since relationships are Jasmine’s number one passion, spending time with family and friends is fun for her. She finds working at the Mission with a team who loves both Jesus and people exhilarating! She is immensely satisfied by leveraging her skills and background to serve the community.

Mary is a top-notch chef who oversees the preparation of all the meals the Mission serves. She has a servant’s heart; before arriving at the Mission, Mary served food to the elderly in a nursing home. Outside of the kitchen, Mary is happiest when spending time with her grandchildren. She says, “I love to walk in the doors every morning to see the joy on the faces of the people who come for a hot meal.”

Megan assists Carolyn Chandler, our Volunteer Manager, in coordinating over 1,000 volunteers each month. She studies Public Relations at Appalachian State University and worked as a Media Relations manager. She works at the Mission because she wants a job that is more than a paycheck. She loves that she gets to serve the community through her faith daily. When not at work, she likes to go on long walks with her dog, visit her family, and watch whichever Philadelphia team is in season.

Ron’s experience is primarily with law enforcement, but also with manufacturing, production, and radio. Ron enjoys going on adventures with his daughter Abby. He also likes exercising, cooking, playing pickleball, and anything related to baseball. He says, “As a former resident of the CLRP, I feel it is a blessing to watch and work with the men as they begin their journey and learn to walk with the Lord.”

Before he started at the Mission, Sam was the Senior Director of Operations & Strategy at a Charter school in DC, & ran a small ministry known for prayer & healing called The Showbread Table. He has a passion for coaching and personal growth. “I love helping others find avenues of breakthrough and alignment.”

Sam enjoys pickleball, golf, basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Tina provides case management support for guest residents at Faith House. The women of Faith House continually inspire her as they share their walks with Christ. Before she came to the Mission, Tina was a preschool teacher with Head Start. She felt a pull towards the Faith House as she drove by it for quite some time. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and caring for her plants and flowers. She says, “I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know all the amazing women and children that live at the Faith House.”

Valerie helps direct the food that the Mission collects to those fighting food insecurity around Frederick County. Her last several positions were in volunteer management within nonprofits. Valerie enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children grow, and traveling. She also finds pleasure in reading and writing letters and is a huge sports fan! Valerie describes herself as God’s daughter, a wife, a mother, and someone who gives her whole heart, trying her best. She says, “Since I joined the Mission, God has allowed me to grow in ways I never imagined. Some of my best memories are ones I’ve made with the Mission family, the staff, and our clients.”