Meaningful connection and authentic relationships are essential to staying healthy, encouraged, and grounded, especially for women serving in ministry. Encourage exists to help create spaces where women can build genuine friendships, find support, share the journey, and be reminded that they are part of a community that understands both the joys and challenges of ministry life.

As we continue to build our team feel free to reach out to any of us if you have questions, need support, or just looking for someone to connect with!

Lead Team

Rachel Quigley: Encourage ministry Director

Rachel Quigley and her husband, Dave, have been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. Rachel joined the Encourage Ministry team in 2010 and has served as Director since 2021. She is Executive Pastor at Asbury Church- Dryden and loves living the ministry life. Rachel enjoys getting outside on long walks, reading great books, and visiting her grandbabies as much as she can.

Linda Schreck: Executive Presbyter Female Representative

REPLACE WITH LINDA’S BIO: Rachel Quigley and her husband, Dave, have been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. Rachel joined the Encourage Ministry team in 2010 and has served as Director since 2021. She is Executive Pastor at Asbury Church- Dryden and loves living the ministry life. Rachel enjoys getting outside on long walks, reading great books, and visiting her grandbabies as much as she can.