ANNA LISA GROSS

Anna Lisa believes ministry (being fully alive) is about making the world a better place, through loving people and working for social justice and peace. As a hospital and hospice chaplain, Anna Lisa has met people in the best and worst moments of life. She believes that humans are divinely designed to adapt and flourish, and seeks to honor people's capacity for transition and struggle so they can find the strength and creativity that is already within... Anna Lisa has a M.Div. from Bethany Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Journalism. Her ordination is in the Church of the Brethren and she's also pastored in the United Church of Christ. She grew up on a small organic farm in Indiana and has also lived in India, Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Portland, OR, Minneapolis and central PA. She's traveled in Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Mexico, France and Canada as well. Anna Lisa has worked with people from many cultures, faiths and worldviews, and (simply, absolutely) trusts the vibrant..