VISION

Fifteen years ago, God invited Sharon to a new journey of discovering how vast His love is for her. She is passionate about helping others discover His immense love for them and the truth of their identity in Christ. She is a certified counselor and has been counseling for ten years.

 

She and her husband Rick have three children and one granddaughter. They live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their two fur babies. She enjoys sunshine, laughter, and the beach. 

At the age of 6, Stephanie became keenly aware of her need for Jesus.  This experience began her life-long journey of following Him and living in relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  

 

Growing up, Stephanie’s religious experiences were immersed in evangelical Protestantism, with a strong denominational influence.  In her adolescent through early adult years, Stephanie’s parents served as missionaries and were assigned to work in Thailand; later, in France; finally, in the United States.  She credits this time of her life for richly expanding her world view, giving her an appreciation for vast cultural differences and loving all kinds of people. It was during her young years that Stephanie began to discover her creative gifting: sewing/crafting, writing, teaching.

 

In her mid-teens, Stephanie began to sense God leading her to a ministry of “special service” moving in her to desire to lead girls and women into deeper learning about God through Bible teaching, serving and mentoring.

 

In 2016, one of Stephanie’s sons, recognized his need to be free of dependence on alcohol.  This motivated her to deal with deep-seated codependency in herself and to seek help and healing in a safe place.  It was there that she met Pat Everett, her dear friend and mentor.  Pat led a study called “Being Transformed”, which was the catalyst for expansive change in Stephanie’s life.  This pathway to freedom has taken her through experiences that have facilitated much healing and growth from the dysfunctional environments that she was enmeshed in. She now concentrates on allowing God to continue to grow her into the true, free and wholehearted person that He purposes her to be.

 

2025 has opened unexpected doors to Stephanie as she has become a GLOKC Team Member.  This creative space among Christ-Centered, grace-filled people provides the impetus for leading others to grow through her writings, mentoring, discussion groups and events. Stephanie is currently working on a women-centered coaching certification to help inspire women to live in their God-given brilliance and potentials.

 

Stephanie and her husband, Les, live in Edmond, OK, and have 3 grown children and 5 grandsons.   

On March 17, 1995, God transformed Patricia’s life of shame to one of freedom by revealing to her His great, unconditional, eternal, and lavish love. God’s love has led her to live in confidence of who she is in Christ and to cease from striving and performance and rest in the finished work of Christ.  It is her passion and desire for everyone she encounters to know, experience, and live from His love. Letting them know it’s not about living “for” God but living “from” God who is the true Source for life and godliness.   

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Patricia is a certified counselor and teacher. She has over fifteen years of experience. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband Paul. They have three children and seven grandchildren. She is a lover of good books, the ocean, lighthouses, and humpback whales.  

After many years of striving to do everything, I thought was required to be a “good” Christian and failing repeatedly, I gave up, frustrated, and burned out. Eight years ago, God freed me from a performance mindset and its religious foundations!  I am still seeing God’s amazing grace and unconditional love as He has revealed to me I was approved, and Loved from before the foundation of the world. There is nothing I can do to make Him love me more…or less! He loves me. 

 

I retired in 2011 after many years in the corporate legal world to realize a life-long dream and became a certified counselor. Now I get to partner with the Triune God to help hurting people find healing in their lives here at Greater Love OKC. I am the mother of three amazing daughters and grandmother of eight. Two years ago, I became a widow after the love of my life and best friend passed after a short illness.

 

My greatest desire is to tell people about the love of Father for them which heals, reconciles and brings His kingdom here on Earth as it is in Heaven so that all can encounter freedom in Jesus Christ.