Born in Pensacola, Florida on July 17, 1956, Jane has been faithfully married for 45 years and is the proud parent of seven children. After graduating high school in Columbia, South Carolina in 1974, she went on to attend the University of South Carolina and has since devoted a lifetime to helping others grow emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

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With over 15 years of counseling experience at Movement City Church, Jane is certified in pastoral counseling, life coaching, and challenge course instruction, and has worked with individuals of all ages across a wide range of areas—adolescents, premarital and marital relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and more.

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She served as a GriefShare facilitator for 17 years, a life coach, and a trainer in communication and leadership for organizations including the U.S. Navy and the EPA in Grapevine. Jane spent six years working with special education students at GPISD Rise Transition School and holds a rare Level II Challenge Course Practitioner certification through the Association for Challenge Course Technology—one of fewer than 300 nationwide.

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In addition to professional achievements, Jane completed a triathlon at age 64, continuing to live out a lifelong commitment to growth, strength, and service.