Debi brings over 15 years of Christian leadership experience to the position of Women’s Ministry Director. As a Christian school administrator, Debi has enjoyed the varied opportunities of working with children, parents and staff. She is an intuitive people developer and has a passion to see women grow to their greatest potential in Christ. Debi and her husband Gary moved from Colorado Springs to Des Moines in 2006 and are both involved in various local ministries. They have two grown sons who live out of state. Email Debi

Shari Hudson grew up in Reinbeck, Iowa, and moved to Des Moines in 1973. She is a retired Professional Organizer and Holistic Health Practitioner/Nutritionist. Shari has two children, Ryan and Erin, and three grandchildren who live in the greater Des Moines area. Shari and her husband, Roger (deceased) began attending Valley Church on March 25, 2001, when they both received Christ together that very day. She is a member of the Rendevous Life Group, as well as a worship team leader and small group member in Traditions. She has lead numerous women’s Bible studies, served on several event committees and volunteered at many Valley Church events. She is passionate about connecting women and helping them grow in their faith

Cyndi grew up in West Des Moines and came to know Christ as her Savior through Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After working as a chemical engineer, she and her husband moved back to West Des Moines and became charter members of Valley Church. Since then she has served in many areas of the church. She and her husband love spending time with their four grown children, daughter-in-law, and grandchild. Cyndi wants to be open to serve wherever God wants her; she is passionate about letting people know they are loved and valued by God.

Becky was raised in Malawi, Africa by missionary parents. Becky and her husband Dave have three children and have lived all over the world, including Detroit, Orlando, Bangladesh, Knoxville, and finally Des Moines! Wherever they have lived God has given Becky a place of service where she feels she has received much more than she has given, and learned more than she has taught. It's a joy for her to learn from the women of Valley as we share our faith journeys and reach out to the world around us!

Connie grew up on a farm in western Iowa, where her parents recognized and taught the value of depending on God. She has been married to Dave since 1977, and they have four children. Connie has been involved in Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women's Club and the Women's Ministry at Valley Church, where she and Dave have been members since 1996. Connie is also a Stephen's Minister and recently served on the Global Outreach Team.