Emmie grew up in a Christian home in the suburbs of Chicago. She now lives in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Covenant College with both a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies and Philosophy and an MA in Teaching. Emmie also holds an MA in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. She has worked in youth ministry in a variety of capacities at Orangewood Church, PCA and Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, where she currently works, for the past 9 years. She also teaches youth ministry courses as an adjunct professor at Covenant College. Emmie’s interests involve reading, exploring new places, coffee (and tea), traveling, keeping up with new movie releases, listening to music (and podcasts), video games, frequenting museums, cheese, hiking, and going to concerts. But what most interests her is participating and sharing the joy of God’s creative work with loved ones.