Braddock Lutheran church
Frederick, Maryland 21769
301-371-5007

• Education: M.Div from Lutheran Theological Seminary- 2003
• Experience: First Call Pastor of two congregations Our Saviour’s has 226 disciples Emanule has 117 disciples
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Preaching with Power Series- LTSP
• Family: Husband, Ron Thurman, Sr. Children: Shanoa, Sophia, Kali and Lymaya Granddaughters: Lynaza and Mai Alina
• What my parents think of my sermons: They are very supportive. We differ theologically because they are both C.O.G.I.C. and I am a Lutheran (ELCA)
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: Loves them. It makes him think and challenges him to research and
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Study the word of God in season and out of season and pray. Allow the Holy spirit to write and you become the instrument.- Dr. Clarine AlJoe
• Books that have had an impact: Bible Life Together- Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gospel and Church- Gustaf Wingren Up the Mountain- Father Kenneth J. Roberts Wisdom from the Five People You Met in Heaven- Mitch Albom My Soul is a Witness-Gloria Wade-Gayles
• Hobbies: Traveling and writing
• Something funny that happened while preaching: A baby cried out, "Amen" before the sermon begun
• What I want on my tombstone: A Baptized Child of God