A Few Words About Rev. Deb

I am a struggling Christian, committed pacifist, near-obsessive recycler, incurable animal lover, inveterate tree-hugger; a nature mystic, a socialized introvert, an advocate for the vulnerable, an opponent of exploiters.

Since 1993 it has been my privilege and joy to be a part of others' walks of faith, courageous questioning, and daring proclamations of the Good News of Jesus Christ. After a sojourn as a deacon and licensed pastor, I was ordained on April 26, 2003. In 2006 I became formally affiliated with the New Methodist Conference.

I have been married forever to John and we are the parents of a wonderful adult son, Thomas (yet, miraculously, I remain 28 years old — if anyone asks!). Our family is completed by our aging, pastry-loving pound puppy, Betsy, and her "little sister," Nellie. We live in Castro Valley, California, where I practice a ministry in Spiritual Direction and healing arts and serve as pastor of inklings Community.

You can email me at RevDeb@inklingscommunity.org

Education & Certifications

• B.S., Business Administration, University of San Francisco,
  San Francisco, California
• M.S., Psychology: Counseling and Mental Health,
  California State University, Hayward, California
• M. Div., Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California
• Graduate, Spiritual Directors' Institute (three year supervised program) Mercy Institute of Contemporary Spirituality, Burlingame, California
• Certified Anger Management Facilitator, Anderson & Anderson
• Certified Mediator, California State Dispute Resolution Program
• Certified Ombudsman, California Department of Aging
• Reiki Master Teacher, School of Master Hawayo Takata

Community & Volunteer Work

• Volunteer Ombudsman for residents of Skilled Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Volunteer Community Mediator: family, neighbor, and real estate dispute resolution
• Member, Community Advisory Committee, Supervisor Nate Miley, Alameda County
• Judge, Superfest 2008: International Disability Film Festival