MEET MELISSA
Melissa Mashburn is a respected author, speaker, and ministry coach with over 25 years of dedicated service to local churches. Throughout her career, Melissa has contributed her expertise to church staff teams of varying sizes, ranging from 90 to over 44,000 in weekend attendance.
As the Mashburns Consulting Group Co-Founder and the CEO of The Ministry Chick Network, Melissa is at the forefront of empowering women worldwide. Leading a community of over 3500 women, she is committed to providing resources and fostering connections to help female leaders thrive in the church. Her latest book, "Ministry Chick: Find Your Community, Own Your Leadership, Take Your Step," reflects her passion for empowering women in ministry.
In her personal life, Melissa celebrates a remarkable 31-year marriage to her best friend, Matt. Having relocated from Kentucky to the vibrant state of Texas, Melissa continues to impact the landscape of ministry leadership significantly.
Want to know more? Learn more about Melissa here.
MEET Erin
Erin Pickering is an experienced leader with a rich background in creative strategy, brand development, and ministry. Her career began in the non-profit sector, where she worked in conservation education, and later expanded to include roles in a creative agency, partnering with global brands like Coca-Cola, Warner Brothers, and Compassion International.
After earning her Master’s in Worship and an MDiv from Liberty University, Erin felt called to full-time ministry. She now serves as the Adult Ministry Director at LowCountry Community Church, where she is passionate about helping people grow in their faith, find community through small groups, and develop leadership teams that inspire bold steps of faith. Erin is also a member of the Women In Leadership Network Alumni Group and is Working Genius Certified.
Residing in Beaufort, South Carolina, Erin enjoys life with her husband, Dony, and their beloved dog, Sweet Bugs. She loves Jesus, family, tacos, traveling around the world, and hosting conversations around shared meals—believing deeply in their power to nurture discipleship
and connection.
MEET Dr. Brandy
Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC, FFC
Brandy is the Owner of Living Abundantly, a financial coaching practice where she supports clients on their journey to financial freedom. She’s also the owner of Envision 30, a coaching and consulting firm where she partners with leaders who to think from the future.
Brandy is an Accredited Financial Counselor and a Financial Coach. She has a B.A. in Communication, a M.S. in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership with an emphasis in Foresight.
Brandy is a veteran of the United States Air Force, a spouse of an Air Force veteran, and strives to be a servant leader in her community.
Brandy is a recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Award, a member of the Association of Financial Counseling Planning and Education (AFCPE) Board of Directors, the Global Women’s Ministry Director for a multi-campus church, and the Vice-Chair for her city’s Housing Board.
Brandy is passionate about seeing women grow in their faith through intentional discipleship, a Godly relationship, and authentic friendship.
Brandy dances in the space where faith, finances, and foresight meet. She supports her clients by applying faith-infused strategies to various scenarios that provide multiple pathways for reaching their goals.
