Diane Wright
Director of Buildings and Grounds, Women’s Ministry Coordinator

What do you do at Grace? I oversee buildings/grounds, work with the leaders of each of the women’s ministries at Grace

How long have you been at Grace? 3 years

Family Information: Cleve, married 15 years, and 2 daughters: Chloe, 8 years old and Emma, 6 years old

Education: B.A. Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky, 1988
M.A. Secondary Education, Ball State University, 1992

Fun Stuff:
If you were an animal, what would you be (why)? Kangaroo – I am very independent (like the kangaroo, I stand on my own two feet), I always keep my children very close to me (not quite as close as the kangaroo and their joeys in their pouch), and I am not indigenous to this region (like kangaroos I’m not from Erie!).

Favorite color: Yellow.

Favorite Food: I have to pick just one??

Pet Peeves: passive aggressive behavior

Hobbies: who has time?

If you had 24 hours to live, what three things would you do?
1. Row with an Ivy League rowing team in New England
2. Have a wonderful (and I mean WONDERFUL!) meal with all of the people I love
3. I know it’s sick but I’d probably clean my house!

Tell us about a few influential (or favorite) books you’ve read:
1. Children are Wet Cement by Anne Ortlund – sweet and encouraging book about raising children
2. The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace – a rare find that offers positive, Godly replacement of baggage that can drag your marriage down
3. Love Lists by Les & Leslie Parrot – it’s the little things that make a difference in marriage and this book gives nice structure to encourage your marriage

Spiritual Stuff:
Tell us a little bit about your spiritual journey: I accepted Christ when I was 11 years old. My relationship with Christ didn’t really develop until I was in college. Since then, many experiences like marriage, having children, and moving several times have grown my relationship with Christ. My journey continues toward an intimate and meaningful daily walk with God.

What did you do before you started working at Grace? I have been a math teacher, guidance counselor, stay-at-home mom, and busy volunteer.

Why are you passionate about church and ministry? In Matthew 22, Jesus said the first and most important commandment is to love God. He then said, the second most important commandment is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. As I learn to love God, more and more, one of the strongest desires of my heart is to serve, support, and encourage women.

As an naturally independent person, I believe God is growing me in the area of teamwork. Jesus has given us so many examples of working together (the Trinity, the disciples, etc.) and more than ever, teams are effective in the church, whether in Women’s Ministries or Buildings/Grounds.

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