Deaconess Adrainne J. Gray was consecrated an LDA deaconess on September 17, 2017, and is an ordained deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Her ministry is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice, racial...

Deaconess Barb Herzinger, consecrated in 1993, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Valparaiso University. Before coming to work at the LDA in April 2022, Barb served for nine years as Director of Youth and Family Ministry at...

Deaconess Deb Lennox was consecrated in June 2008 and joined the LDA in June 2018.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hearing & Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland.  Prior to joining the LDA staff, Deb served as a...

Deaconess Amy Smessaert was consecrated in June 2022 and joined the LDA staff in November 2020. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. Prior to her work at the LDA, Amy served as Communications...