About Collette


Collette is a mom, stepmom, pastor, writer, and a lover of people and justice . She was divorced in 2012 from her first husband of ten years. She remarried in 2014, then was suddenly widowed in June of 2019.

Collette is now doing her best to care for her two children, three step-children and one tiny dachshund, as well as the people she pastors.

Collette is the Director of Administration and Development for Connections Ministry, an ecumenical community for and with those experiencing homelessness. She is also one of the pastors and mission developers for Shelter Church, founded Easter 2021.

In addition to pastoring and non-profit leadership, Collette is passionate about grief work. Through her new resource, The Grief Lectionary, Collette offers her experience leading others through grieving, as well as leading while grieving herself. She is available for individual coaching, grief groups, retreats and speaking engagements.

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