Amanda’s Bio
Amanda has a deep love for Jesus and a passion for the church. She is the wife of Mark and the mother of three daughters: Rachel, Jenna, and Megan. Amanda serves full-time as a minister at Grace Church in Albuquerque, NM.
With a rich background in mission work, Amanda is a returned missionary to Chile. She also has extensive experience in Christian education, having served as both a teacher and an administrator.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys watching college basketball with her husband Mark and collecting tall stacks of books she will (probably) read this year. Her goal is to visit all 50 states by the time she turns 51.
She speaks frequently at her church and at various events across the Southwest, telling the old story of Jesus in fresh and insightful ways. The themes of grief and hope regularly surface in her teaching. Her ministry passion lies in developing leaders for the expansion of the church.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) and a Master of Education from the University of Phoenix. Amanda earned her Master of Theology (ThM) from Dallas Theological Seminary in August 2025.
Available as a speaker for groups, retreats, team workshops, and sermons.
Please contact us using the form here to schedule Amanda for your church or event.
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