She accepted the call to preach at age 22 and became a credentialed minister in a sister organization in 1980. She has served as a senior pastor for 37 years. She continues to serve as senior pastor of the second church plant and is in her 32nd year here at Grace Assembly of God. She has served on the presbytery of the Appalachian District of the Assemblies of God since February 2001 and is one of the two Executive Presbyters. She has served as General Presbyter and continues to serve on several committees and ministry boards. 

Her studies include Tomlinson College, Assemblies of God Seminary, Richmont Graduate University, and Liberty University. She holds a bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling and two master's degrees. She is acquiring her doctorate in counseling from Liberty University.

Her life has been and continues to be richly blessed by God and so many beautiful people. Hundreds of hours have been dedicated to giving the clear Gospel message and making disciples of those under her care. She is humbled at the thought of God’s patience as she strives to become a better servant for his use. There have been so many great people throughout the years who have impacted her life in both big and small ways, none of which is insignificant. Great men and women have poured their words of wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement into her; “they have believed in me when I had little confidence in my personal ability.”