Mary Armstrong has a BA in organizational leadership from Northwest University, and an MA in pastoral counseling from Regent University. A certified Christian counselor, trauma-informed coach, and professional life coach, she has dedicated thirty-five years to full-time vocational ministry, serving alongside her husband, Ray. Their church in Sumner, Washington, has grown from twelve members to over two thousand. A frequent speaker at women’s and leadership events, she is also the creator of the twenty-week Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free Workbook curriculum. A mother of three and a grandmother of eight, Mary loves photography, gardening, reading, traveling, and being outdoors with her family.