Our Leaders

Pastor Julie grew up in New Orleans, La, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of New Orleans and taught high school chemistry and physics for twelve years.  After moving to Hot Springs with her family, Pastor Julie started working on a Master of Divinity through the Distributed Learning Program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Mn.  She completed seminary and was ordained at Joy in Christ Lutheran Church in February of 2025.

Pastor Julie is energized by new ideas and new ways of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others.  Her deepest desire is for all to know and experience the love of God.  Pastor Julie is especially gifted in her imagination and ability to envision how we might share God’s love beyond the walls of the church, with an emphasis on developing relationships in the community built on trust and commitment.

Pastor Julie derives inspiration from a wide variety of music and literature, time spent on the scenic trails of the National Park, and goofing off with her young adult children.