ABOUT US
Kathleen: Founder & Co-Administrator
Kathleen has over 30 years of ministry and leadership in several churches and bible study groups, with a passion to see people fulfill their potential in their God given calling. She has a special interest in leading women through growth and restoration, to what all God has purposed for them. She is a Life Coach, trained and certified with CREW Coaching Institute, (specializing in neurodiversity). Kathleen has personal ties to Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s /neurodiversity with family members and friends. She is married to Cooper, and assists him in managing his Podiatric practice and staff. In her spare time, she enjoys her daughters, son’s-in-law, grandchildren, knitting, reading, and studying.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Cooper: Founder & Co-Administrator
He is a podiatrist with two offices. In 2012, he was diagnosed with Asperger‘s, which is now umbrellaed under Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Upon being diagnosed with Asperger‘s, Cooper has invested his time and energy into learning about the differences between Neurodiverse and Neurotypical and their attachment styles.
Along with Kathleen, his wife, he became a life coach, trained and certified with CReW Coaching Institute, specializing in their diversity. He also has personal ties to family members and friends on the spectrum.
He enjoys, his In-law family, bringing health and restoration to his Podiatric patients, as well as hiking, golfing, range shooting, and date nights with Kathleen.
Cooper has a love for the Lord and studying scripture for the purpose of leading others to the truth of God‘s love, encouraging men with ASD to embrace the way they’ve been created, while bridging the gap between ASD men and their NT wives. He also has his own private ASD/Asperger‘s men’s only group; Aspie Men for God.
Bridget: Co-Facilitator
Bridget is married and has two adult children. Her passion is to serve God in the local community of Christ Jesus, and to teach, and facilitate to give others hope and healing in their ASD/Asperger’s marriages.
She has served in various areas of the church community including:
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Biblical lay-counseling (to women only).
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Biblical counseling training with Christian Counseling Education Foundation.
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Bible study facilitator at her home church
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Facilitator for Karla Downing/Change My Relationship
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Prayer team ministry
Bridget encourages herself and others to use their time, talents and skills for God’s Kingdom and glory.
Her favorite Bible verse is Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
“The Lord your God is in the midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.”
Dena: Administrative Director
Dena is a woman of deep faith, a prayer warrior, and has an abiding presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loves her family (four children and soon-to-be ten grandchildren). She is a faithful friend and hard worker. She prides herself on being honest, respected, having integrity, and stewardship. Dena serves on the Women’s Ministry Team at her church along with facilitating and teaching several Bible studies.
Her favorite scripture verse is Proverbs 31:26 (NIV)
"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."