About Gretchen
Over the past two decades, Gretchen has served as a teacher, mentor, pastor, and disciple-maker and is a cherished voice of encouragement, counsel, and instruction to women around the world. Gretchen is an intentional woman of God who is passionate about creating space and moments for women to be with Jesus.
Her biblical and timely mission is to equip and disciple women, so they too can live with strength and dignity, as they embody their true identity in Christ.
Gretchen lives in Minnesota where she enjoys being outdoors, hosting gatherings of family and friends, and going on adventures with the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Mark. She is crazy about her family and enjoys spending time with her three adult children and amazing daughter-in-law.
Life Verse
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.
– Galatians 2:20-21
Faith Statement
I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is inerrant in the original manuscripts.
I believe the Scriptures have been preserved by God and used to create a Bible that is the divinely authoritative standard for all creation.
I believe that the Godhead exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and that these three are one God. I believe God is the absolute and sole creator of the universe and that creation was by divine command. I believe that God sent Christ into the world to save sinners out of His indescribable love for His children.
I believe in the death and shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe that by way of the cross He made a perfect atonement for sin and redeemed all from the curse of the law by receiving that curse for us. All people are saved and justified by Christ and Christ alone. I believe salvation with the forgiveness of sins is entirely apart from good works, baptism, or church membership. Our only hope of new life in Christ is solely through God’s gift of grace, which He extends to all who believe in Him.
I believe it should be every Christian’s desire to be a disciple of Jesus Christ by growing in spiritual maturity through the knowledge of Him, through obedience to the Word of God, and in submission to the Holy Spirit, who indwells and seals all those who come to faith in Christ.
What People are Saying
“Gretchen is a gifted speaker and communicator – sharing truth and hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Her experience in ministry is vast and, as a student of the Word, she is grounded and trustworthy in “handling of the Word” correctly. Her leadership abilities enable her to speak into situations with grace and wisdom.”
Monica Groves — Director of Women’s Ministry, Rockpoint Church
“The first time I met Gretchen, I knew I had to get to know her better. Gretchen is strikingly beautiful both inside and out. She has an insatiable desire to know God and spends many hours in God’s Word. Gretchen has the unique ability to communicate to women and draw them to the Father. I love sitting under her teachings, I always see Jesus in her and it makes me want to know Him better.”
Barb Larson — Co-Founder of God’s Ancient Library
“Gretchen is a woman whose heart, soul, mind and strength belong to the Lord. Her passion for Jesus radiates through her words and actions inspiring others to press on, think bigger, and truly embrace God’s goodness. She is a warrior for Christ, breaking down the barriers of ignorance, isolation, blindness and deafness so that all may know the love of their Father and the joy and delight that is found only in Him.”
Vicki Jefferis — Vice President of Haiti Teen Challenge
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