Hello Friend!
We are educational like a University, informational like a Library, and social like a Coffeehouse.Â
Christine Abraham- Founder and Ministry Director
Meet Our Zoom Group Leaders
CHRISTINE ABRAHAM | Bible Cafe™ Founder & Executive Director
Small Group Leader, Author, Leadership Coach
CHRISTINE ABRAHAM is the Bible Cafe™ Founder and helps people understand the Bible, fellowship in small groups, and develop a lasting relationship with Jesus. She earned a Graduate of Theology degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Christine has facilitated more than 100 Bible Cafe™ studies. She is a popular Christian Leadership Coach.
- Tuesday (Beth Moore Studies) 7am Pacific/ 10am Eastern
- Tuesday (Beth Moore Studies) 4pm Pacific/ 7pm Eastern
- Thurs 9am Pacific/ 12pm Eastern
SONYA MORRIS NELSON | Bible Cafe™ Executive Director
Assistant to the Pastor, Director of Leadership, WBC and BCU Leader
SONYA MORRIS NELSON is a Bible Cafe™ Director. She finds joy in serving others. Sonya serves in her local church by leading women’s Bible studies, leading small group leaders and organizing workshops/conferences. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves tea, journals and shoes. Sonya lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, son and daughter.
- Wed 6pm Pacific/Â 9pm Eastern
JANICE CHILDERS | Bible Cafe™ Director
Pastor, Womens Ministry Leader, BCU Leader
JANICE CHILDERS has a Diploma in Theology from Life Christian University. She is a Christian speaker, teacher, and prayer warrior. She served in her local church as a co-pastor, a worship ministry leader, children’s church pastor, and women’s ministry leader. She has spoken at women’s retreats and conducted a children’s ministry workshop. She also served for three years as an Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan’s Purse.
- Monday 7am Pacific/10am Eastern
- Tuesday (Beth Moore Studies) 7am Pacific/10am Eastern
JANELLA CANTU-MYRICKS | BCU Zoom Group Leader
Retired School Principal, Red Cross Volunteer, BCU Leader
JANELLA CANTU-MYRICKS is a retired school principal. Bible Studies have been an important part of her walk with Christ for over 30 years. Married to her wonderful loving husband for 25 years, she describes her family as the “The Brady Bunch” as a blended family with six children. God blessed her with 12 beautiful grandchildren. Along with studying God’s word, she is volunteering with the American Red Cross, spending time with her sisters, reading, and camping.
- Wed 9am Pacific/ 12pm Eastern
JANE WYSZYNSKI|BCU Zoom Leader
BCU Zoom Leader
JANE WYSZYNSKI is a retired nurse. She attends a local community church where she is involved in VBS, the meal committee, and womens Bible study class. She has been married for 22 years, and they have four adopted children from Kazakhstañ. As the children are now young adults, she has been more active in learning about the Bible. She participates and co-leads women’s Bible study classes. She loves to meet new people.
JENNIFER HIRST | BCU Zoom Group Leader
Christian Life Coach, BCU Leader
JENNIFER HIRST is the mother of seven children. She is on a new adventure of writing devotions and books. She joined the Womens Bible Cafe™ in 2015 and two years later became a group leader. She enjoys spending time with God and doing what He calls her to do, surrendered to His will.
KATHY MCLEISH | BCU Zoom Leader and WBC Leader
Church Speaker, Writer, BCU Leader
KATHY McLEISH is a former library information technology coordinator and has been participating in study groups with the Womens Bible Café™ since 2017. She serves as a speaker in her church as well as a financial secretary. She is an eager student of God’s Word and enjoys the times of learning and growth she has found as a member of the Bible Café.
LIZ LIGNOS |BCU Zoom Leader
Volunteer, Stay At Home Mom, Retired X-ray/ Cath Lab Specialist, BCU Leader.
LIZ LIGNOS joined BCU during the pandemic and has been an active member ever since. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 30 years and is a mother of two children. She has been blessed to be an active stay at home mom. A caregiver at heart, she is involved with various church, school, and community programs, where she loves to tend to the needs of others. She enjoys early mornings getting to know God as the sunrises. She has lived and traveled in many places and is often found in the kitchen creating meals for family and friends to enjoy. Jeremiah 29:13 Â You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
MARY BETH FLOYD | WBC Leader and BCU Zoom Leader
Retired School Teacher, BCU and WBC Leader
MARY BETH FLOYD is a retired school teacher and very active in her local church. She helps people recover from addiction and codependency through her work at Celebrate Recovery. Recently widowed, she lives in Tennessee and enjoys meet-ups with her church friends and friends from college.
MARY JO MARX | BCU Group Leader
Church Volunteer, Small Group Leader
MARY JO MARX is a mom, wife, caregiver, Kids Ministry Volunteer, VBS supporter, leader, and a seeker of Christ. She enjoys quilting, cross-stitching, baking, and making her home a sanctuary for her family. MJ lives in Eastern Montana with her husband and is a caretaker for her mom.
SHELIA EDENS-BROWN | BCU Zoom Group Leader
Church Elder, Life Coach, Nonfiction Author, BCU Leader
SHELIA EDENS-BROWN is a speaker, author, spiritual leader, coach, and founder of A Woman of Grace ministry. Sheila believes all women are full of potential and purpose but, at times, lack the knowledge to find their inner self and release it. Through her workshops and training, Sheila empowers women with the tools needed to reach their full potential.