Name: Brenda Stewart

Title: Director of Women's Ministries and Networking

Ministry: Women's Ministry, Discover

Phone: 530.343.5528 Ext. 35

Email: brenda@gracechico.org

Bio: I had the wonderful opportunity of being born and growing up in Southern Oregon. I received Christ into my life at an early age, and I am very thankful for being raised in a Christian home. However, there came a time in my life when I decided that I wanted to see what the world had to offer. My heart was beginning to pull away from God, and I was going down a path that would continue to take me away from Him. I heard a saying once that said "sin will take you farther than you wanted to go and keep you there longer than you wanted to stay." This frightened me. One evening, as I was watching a Billy Graham crusade on television, I knew in my heart what I needed to do, and during the alter call, I recommitted my life to Christ.

After that time I never turned back from seeking and following God and it has been an exciting adventure. I attended Humboldt State University where I met my husband of 20 years, Dave Stewart, we have four great children: Caitlin-18, Daniel-16, Nathan-13, Emily-11.

You would Never think: I took years of dance lessons!

Favorite Books, CD's, Movies: Books- "Stepping Heavenward," "Hedge of Thorns," "Basket of Flowers," "The Lamplighter" all from Rare Collectors Series. Movie: "Anne Of Green Gables"

Hobbies: Decorating, Exercise, gardening, scrapbooking, hanging out with friends and family.