Who is...
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 precious, aged pound-puppy, Nellie. We live in beautiful Novato, 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 ((Remove the spaces to use this address without using the link.)
Education & Certifications
- B.S., Business Administration, University of San Francisco,
San Francisco, California - M.S., Psychology: Counseling and Mental Health,
California State University, East Bay, California - M. Div., Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California
- Graduate, Spiritual Directors' Institute, Mercy Institute of Contemporary Spirituality, Burlingame, California
- Clerical Orders under the authority of the New Methodist Conference
- Certified Anger Management Facilitator, Anderson & Anderson,
Adult and Adolescent Anger Management - Certified Mediator, California State Dispute Resolution Program
additional training in Civil Harassment and Guardianship Mediations - Certification, Twilight Brigade Hospice
- Elder Abuse Awareness Trainer, Institute on Aging, San Francisco, California
- Reiki Master Teacher, School of Master Hawayo Takata
- Volunteer Chaplain for residents of Skilled Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Volunteer Community Mediator: family, neighbor, and real estate dispute resolution