In a time long ago, in a land far from Kitsap, Michelle spent thirteen years serving in youth ministry. First, as the Director of Junior High Ministries, in her home town of Hesperia, California (looks a  lot like Joshua Tree National Park) where she grew up. Then she was the Director of High School Ministries in Menlo Park, California (home of Apple) at the church where she and Brent met and where married. She’s always had a passion for ministry and bringing the love of Jesus to kids in fun and engaging ways. She’s probably eaten more pizza in her life than any other food since it's a go to favorite for youth ministry events. Luckily she loves pizza and would list Ken’s Artisan Pizza in Portland, Oregon as the best pizza in the world!

Since her days of youth ministry, Michelle and Brent have moved nine times, always moving further north till they landed in Bremerton where Michelle has been a part of PBF for more than a decade and has spent time volunteering in various capacities including serving in early childhood, PBF kids activities, and decor for church special events.

Michelle loves being a Mom to Jack and Kate and spending time together as a family exploring new places, finding yummy eats and treats, and walking various trails all over the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond.

For Michelle being a part of the PBF Kids ministry team is truly a joy and a blessing. She loves engaging with families and kids on Sunday mornings and connecting volunteers with ways they can serve and be a part of what God is doing in the lives of kids. You can usually find Michelle on a Sunday morning out at the check-in desk or wandering the halls of PBF Kids wearing something orange, be sure to say hello she’d love to meet you!