Water Walking Faith

Amy is a seasoned pastor and leader with 40 years of experience in church ministry and organizational leadership, including roles in Worship/Creative Arts and Executive Leadership. Currently serving as the Adult Ministries Team Lead at Summit Church in Spokane, Washington, Amy is dedicated to helping people grow in their faith and navigate life’s challenges - choosing joy amidst the difficult. She brings her life musings and lessons learned from 34+1 years of marriage amidst ministry, raising 4 children (2 bio and 2 adopted), ushering her soulmate home to Heaven, and all that is experienced in the messy and marvelous of walking this life journey with Jesus. Come expectant to laugh and cry - and by God’s grace - leave hearing a fresh encouragement from Jesus’ heart to yours.

Michelle is an author, speaker, and founder of Widow Goals, a nonprofit that has grown into a nationwide community offering support, resources, and connection for those walking through grief. What began as one woman searching for hope has expanded into more than 30 groups across the US and Canada, an online community, annual retreats, and an 11-week widow support curriculum used in churches and organizations. After losing her husband of 17 years, Michelle experienced God’s healing in a deeply personal way. Now she uses her story and leadership to encourage others to find strength, rebuild their lives, and discover that hope is still possible. As a mother of three adult children, Michelle brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep passion for helping others heal and grow. Her heart is to inspire women to embrace their God-given identity, pursue purpose, and trust God can redeem even the hardest chapters of life.

Bethany is from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys leading an active life. Among her many talents, she is an author, speaker, and ministry leader. She has formed a nonprofit ministry - Agape Celebration, and is trained and active in the Genesis Process recovery and Sozo ministries. From abusive and toxic relationships to fighting cancer, her experiences have drawn her into a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit. Bethany shared, “Speak truth is tattooed on my leg. In my quest for truth I learned that truth and reality are the same, and reality is Jesus Christ. I wrote my book to be a testament of truth and show the reality of Jesus in me. When there is truth there is hope.”

Taunja is a third-generation pastor, who believes church should be enjoyed, not endured.  Her ministry life verse is Psalm 100.2 "Serve the Lord with gladness."  She is a gifted teacher preacher as well as an amazing worship leader, who has the ability to bring people into the courts of praise.

Mark Courtney, lifelong resident of Stehekin, brings the warmth of his deep-rooted local heritage and a humble faith when he shares. When Stehekin settles into the quiet rhythms of the off-season, Mark makes a weekly boat trip to Chelan to gather and lead Point of Grace Fellowship. This group embodies the courage to speak truth in love, striving to nurture compassion and forgiveness within its midst. During our retreat, Mark will offer a special word on baptism and provide an opportunity for baptism renewal and faith commissioning. He will also be available during breakfasts to visit with anyone interested in the history of Stehekin or to discuss any baptism requests.