Your Women's Ministry Council

PATTY DILIBERTO

Patty is married to Nat and has four wonderful children, two of whom are married and one wedding coming up! Patty is on staff at TBC as the Women's Ministry Director where she oversees Women's Ministry and ministers pastoral care to the women of TBC through counseling, discipling and teaching. Her vision for WM is that we would always strive to follow the leading the Holy Spirit and join Him where He leads doing whatever He leads us to do with excellence so that we might bring much glory to Jesus Christ. Patty’s personal passion is for women to continually grow more deeply in love with Jesus through reading, studying and understanding the Word of God. Relating to this year’s theme EQUILIBRUIM: Striking a Balance, Patty sees this the most when she is reflecting God by creating beauty. Whether that beauty is with her family, with other women or the environment around her. She sees everything as canvasses to display God's amazing beauty!   Patty enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, entertaining and decorating.  Cinnamon rolls are possibly her favorite food especially loving the cinnamon rolls at CiCi's Pizza, and Nell Hills, in Atchison or Kansas City are her favorite places to shop.

CHELLE BOSTWICK

Chelle Bostwick is an advisor to the Mercy and Single Mom's Branch.  She is married to Pete and they have 3 grown children. Chelle would like to see this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance help her use her gifts more effectively and reduce her busyness to achieve more balance in her everyday life. Chelle enjoys doing Bible studies, playing Faux Bridge and working part time at Porterfield’s floral shop.  She loves people and fellowshipping with friends whenever possible.  Her favorite food is chocolate and likes to shop at Nell Hill’s in Atchison.  Chelle would like to encourage you to get involved at TBC.  She says, “It is not only fun, but very rewarding.”

JILL CROUCH

Jill Crouch is the advisor to the Outreach and Communications Branches of Women’s Ministries.  She is married to her high school sweetheart, Rick, and they have two children Paige 6 and Parker 4. Jill would like to be able to use this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance to help her find a better balance between managing her home, their business and outside activities.  She would like to do a better job keeping her priorities and home straight.  Jill loves to sing and you might see her helping lead worship at TBC.  She also likes to read, play basketball, write, workout and play with her kids.  Jill loves the women of TBC and working with them and loves the way that only a girlfriend can encourage you sometimes.  She likes to shop at Kohl’s and rarely leaves the house without her sunglasses and kids, not necessarily in that order.

RACHEL DUNCAN

Rachel Duncan is the Advisor to the Grace Branch and Connections Branch.  She is the wife of Jason and mom to Landon, 16 mo.  Rachel is a stay at home mom, TBC Wedding Liaison, and works VERY part-time at a dentist office. Rachel has been through some rough trials in recent years and has realized that God DOES have a plan and she is so blessed to have learned that!  She would like to be able to use this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance to continue to learn skills on how to balance and organize herself with children, husband and friends. Rachel absolutely loves to travel, watch movies, play golf and hang out with friends and family.  She likes pizza and lettuce wraps from PF Changs and feels that she can balance most things in her diet and it makes it okay to eat whatever she wants! – Eat a cookie, drink water OR drink pop, eat a banana!  You might see Rachel shopping at Ann Taylor and she will be sure to have her purse and a bottle of water.

BEVERLY KEYS

Communication BranchBeverly Keys leads the Communications branch.  She is the wife of Robert and stay at home mom to 4 children, Robbie 5, James 4, Katherine 2 and Nathan 4 months!  How is she able to have time to lead this branch you ask?  Beverly has the propensity to organize.  She once did a 4H demonstration on “How to Organize.”  Funny how things never change!   Relating to this years theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance; Beverly would like to see God work in her life to help her create some semblance of order and sanity.  And even more… that her response to life reflects Jesus to her children in a way that encourages their lifelong love for Him.  Beverly enjoys reading, scrapbooking, gardening when she has time/opportunity, teaching and being the support team for her budding cyclists.  Her favorite food is chocolate, she loves to shop wherever she can find a shopping cart big enough to contain her children and NEVER leaves home without, you guessed it, the diaper bag!

SANDY BOWEN

Single Mom's BranchSandy Bowen leads the Single Moms Branch.  She is the wife of Jim, mother of 3 and has 2 grandchildren Justice and Josh.  Sandy is a reading specialist at Randolph Elementary and does tutoring from her home.When Sandy called to inquire about single mom’s activities for her daughter she was told that there was not anyone leading it, but they would like to get one started in the future.  When she mentioned this to her daughter her daughter said, “Well, why don’t you do it?  You’ve been a single mom.”  She began to pray about it accepted the call to be this branch's leader and it has been a huge blessing to her.  Her vision for this branch is that it will provide a network of relationships for single moms that will strengthen their walk with the Lord, enhance parenting skills and provide skills for living a victorious life in Christ. She would also like to help provide practical help through the body of Christ in areas they may not be able to handle on their own.  Relating to this years theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance; Sandy would like God to show her what His priorities are for her life and what true balance in life means. Sandy has just started golf lessons or you might see her and her husband at the lake windsurfing.  She loves chocolate and garage sales and her purse is kind of like an American Express card, she won’t leave home without it!

JILL BARKER

Outreach BranchJill Barker leads the Outreach branch.  The Outreach branch seeks to encourage and equip women of TBC to impact others with the message of Christ.  She feels so blessed to be a part of a church that has SO many opportunities for that to happen. Jill is originally from Indiana.  She is the wife of Matt and stay at home mom to Ally 2.  She would like God to work in her life by finding EQUILIBRIUM in her time with Him, family, friends, and ministry.  She wants to live intentionally, practice simplicity and be grounded in this year’s theme scripture- “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…” Jill loves a good friend, a good book, and a good nap!  She could eat strawberries and mint chocolate chip ice cream all day long and any place to shop is her favorite, therefore not leaving the house without coupons! 

SUSAN SALMANS

Special Events BranchSusan Salmans leads the Special Events Branch.  She is the wife of Brent and mom to Clara 5 and Jack 2.  She is a former high school history teacher and at one time worked in Washington, D.C. at the Capitol.Susan would like to apply this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance to help her find some balance in her life.  She would like to enjoy life more and not worry about getting so many things done in a give day, nor worry about what other people think about her.  Susan would like her life to look more like the lady in Proverbs 31, which would be a good balance for her. Susan enjoys the beginning and end of things but the middle is not so much fun.  Take for instance interior wall painting… She loves picking out the colors and getting the first few strokes on the wall, then being done.  She enjoys watching design shows in their entirety on HGTV because she enjoys decorating and likes staying in touch with family and friends via email and phone conversations. Susan’s favorite food is Italian and she likes to shop at Kohl’s and Target.  She would never leave home without SPF 15 on her face.

DEBI PARKER

Mercy BranchDebi Parker leads the Mercy Branch.  According to Debi, “This branch loves on people like Christ loves on us!”  She is married to Stan and they have two children, Jena and Hobie.  Debi is a former middle school reading/English teacher, and if you know Debi at all, she is not shy OR quiet! Debi is hoping that this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance will help her realize that HE is in CONTROL of her.  If she can focus on this, “This would easily balance out all of her out of balance stuff.” Debi loves Bible studies, especially Beth Moore, watching movies, family time, people loving and exercise, because she has too.  Her favorite foods are vegetables, soups, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, just about anything except junk and fast foods.  T.J. Maxx is where you might find Debi shopping and she will be sure to have her cell phone and a book just in case she finds herself waiting to get a good bargain.

KRISSY KEARNEY

Spiritual Growth BranchKrissy Kearney leads the Spiritual Growth branch.  She would love to see the women of TBC connect with each other for friendship, fellowship and mentoring WHILE learning God’s word.  She is the wife of Adam and full time mom to two daughters, Victoria 5 and Elizabeth 2.  She also teaches adult ESL part time. Discipline is what Krissy would like to learn relating to this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance.  She would also like to be more diligent in keeping her family, especially her husband, a priority. Krissy loves to scrapbook, coupon, eat Mexican food and meet and learn about her neighbors. She likes to shop at Dillon’s making sure that she hasn’t left home without her purse. 

KARAH HIGHT

Connections BranchLeader of the Connections branch, Karah Hight, hopes that every woman at TBC will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with other women and feel they have someone to come along side them in their Christian walk.  She is the wife of Tim, and a stay at home mom to Cooper 4, and Campbell 1. Karah hopes God consistently uses this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a Balance, to remind her, that to find balance in the rest of her life she will have to first seek Him.  Karah is a BIG K-State fan, an email junky, likes to play sports and likes to eat strawberries, steak and shrimp.  You might find her shopping at Hobby Lobby for decorations, Macy’s, Kohl’s or Maurices for clothes and CVS for unbelievable deals.  You might watch out for Karah while driving…  As soon as she puts her car in drive, she is on her cell phone… So look out!

LIBBY BEIER

Grace BranchLibby Beier, leader of the Grace branch, prays that Women’s Ministries would continue to share God’s love by serving women and their families.  She hopes that the women of TBC will move towards striking a balance in their lives, and feel welcomed and at home as they grow closer to the Lord Jesus.  Libby is married to Matt and a stay at home mom to Makayla 6 and Walker 5.  In relation to this year’s theme EQUILIBRIUM: Striking a balance, Libby would like to see God help her slow down and create a peaceful, fun home for her family.  She would also like to be more balanced with her time of helping others, pouring into her husband and children and her relationship with Jesus.   Libby loves helping people, spending quality time with her husband and family, golfing, going to movies, swimming, animals-especially cats, baking and shopping at Kohl’s.  She loves food, especially chocolate, Italian and Mexican and you might just find her and her family eating out.