Transformative Teaching
Beth Banham
Beth Banham is a lover of potato chips, Twinkie’s, hearing life stories, and Jesus, but her passion is to see the body of Christ know each other and love each other. Beth was born in Ethiopia to missionary parents, but quickly learned to love flush toilets and bathtubs upon returning to The States.
Beth provides coaching to individuals to help them “brave the wilds” of their life, career and relationships. For more about Beth and her speaking and coaching opportunities, visit www.bethbanham.com.
Beth and her husband Dan pastor a small church they planted called City’s Edge in Portland, Oregon. Beth and Dan also have a son Grant, who is married to Rebecca.
Heather Way
Heather is a lifelong follower of Jesus and has had a call to ministry since she was small. She served overseas for a few years before settling and serving in her hometown of Salem. Heather loves to help women and young moms discover who they are in Christ and is passionate about small churches and the role they play in local communities.
A sixth-generation Oregonian, Heather is an obsessive thrifter and lover of deals. You will often find her with her best friend and husband Austin (pastor of South Salem Friends Church), as they survive the world now outnumbered by their small three humans. She survives with earplugs and by reading historical novels while drinking coffee.
Mindy Burns
Mindy is a passionate follower of Jesus, embracing faith in new ways. She always seeks to encourage others with God's Word.
Born and raised in the Pacific NW, Mindy enjoys life near the ocean. She and her husband of 35 years share in the ministry at Crossroads Community Church in Astoria, Oregon. In addition to their childrenand grand-children, they enjoy extended family and friends at every opportunity.
Having spent many professional years as an RN, today's hobby finds her immersed in the world of Japanese glass floats and related maritime relics.