Meet Twila

Twila is our lead AC3 staff member who oversees Kreek Kids, Seeds of Grace, and has several other responsibilities around AC3. We asked a few questions to get to know her better, and here's what she said.

Questions–Spiritually Minded

Gifting I most admire: Those with a shepherding gift.
What I tell others about serving: Just do it! Don’t wait until you decide exactly what you want to do or you’ll miss the joy in the journey getting there.
Advice to a person of faith dealing with a broken relationship with their church: Don’t get mad, get busy. Get busy discovering your part in the brokenness and talking to those in the brokenness with you. Read an applicable book or two and seek wise counsel from those who can help fix or advise next steps for your specific situation.

When I made a decision to follow Christ: I was about 5 years old. I remember walking down the aisle at the First Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. This historic church building is still being met in by believers today.

Moment I saw significant change in my servant life: Probably when I created a personal mission statement,To live life fully, faithfully and fruitfully. (short version)
Three disciplines/habits that keep me connected to community: Serving, attending services regularly, involved in a small group and mentoring relationships.
Three disciplines/habits that keep me connected to God: Listening to or reading YouVersion Devotionals, listening to a variety of worship music styles, and podcasts relating to issues I’m dealing with at the time.
What book left a lasting impression on you? Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
How we found our way to AC3: An AC3er suggested we invite our sister-in-law, who was looking for a local church within 20 minutes from her home to check out AC3. We visited AC3 with her a few times, our kids loved it and we’ve been here ever since.

Questions–Secular Minded

You have a day with NOTHING planned and no responsibilities! What do you do? Watch TV, shop at thrift stores, drink coffee and eat chocolate.
Advice I’d give to Younger Me: There will always be someone smarter, richer, funnier, skinnier, prettier and more popular than you. Just be your true self, the one who God created you to be.
How I clear my mind after a challenging day: Usually eat too much and watch a few TV shows.
Beach or Mountains? Why? Beach. Water and sun feed my soul.
Favorite season? Why? Summer. The odds increase for warmer and sunny weather.
What is the last thing you binge-watched? The Cowboy Way: Alabama
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite Vacation Places: Hawaiian Islands. Potholes in Eastern, WA for family camping, fishing and watersports activities.
Family Dynamics: Married 48+ years to my high school sweetheart Tracy. We've raised two talented boys who have gifted us with two daughter-in-laws and six active grandkids, currently ages 6-17.