 There she served as a member of the laity and established a youth ministry called the "God Squad", while also taking the lead in the development of Elmbrook's women's ministry.She began to speak extensively all over North America.In 2000, after her husband stepped down from his pastorate, she and her husband began serving as ministers-at-large of Elmbrook Church, allowing them to travel around the world teaching pastors, missionaries, and church leaders.