She has served in many and varied locations and ministries, which have included hospital and police chaplaincy, congregational leadership, and church planting. Trained in coaching and mediation, she has also served as consultant, mentor, and seminar leader/facilitator for clergy, congregations, and leadership teams. Her passion is bringing individuals and congregations together as Scripture and faith come alive in them, thus enabling them to be and do more than they dare ask... or imagine! (Eph. 3:21) Dr. Al has a BS in Education and a Masters degree in counseling from the University of Missouri, a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Brite Divinity School (Texas Christian University).