Tabitha Caplinger

I have been in student ministry for close to 15 years. My husband and I are both ordained ministers with the Assemblies of God. Currently we pastor at Faith Community Church in House Springs, Missouri. We have two sassy daughters, Lila and Rory.Student Ministry is core to who I am. I love Jesus with my whole heart and believe that true fulfillment only comes through a relationship with Him. I love discipling young women and helping them to build that relationship as they see themselves through His eyes. I want every young woman to know that, "she is loved more than she will ever know by someone who died to know her."While I have always loved the idea of writing and felt it could be part of my ministry it is only within the last few years I actually put pen to page. A couple of years ago I self published a collection of essays written to other young women in ministry titled, Pulpits and Pink Lipstick. I have had the pleasure of seeing that book bless and encourage other young women I have mentored and met at conferences and retreats. At present my heart is set on fiction. I love the drama of storytelling and getting lost in imagination. I also love creating characters who’s lives have a message. I believe that stories can bring to life the Gospel in a way no sermon can. My desire is to craft a story that would minister to and motivate young adults in their faith. Aside from writing I, and my husband Brian, love speaking to students, engaging them in a message that challenges them to pursue the greatness God has created them for. When we aren't working we like taking in a good movie or walking through the park. I am also a little obsessed with tv. Don't judge me.