Pastor Tonya has been married to her high school sweetheart, Pastor Jim, for 33 years. They have three children, Ashley who is married to Trevor, Chandler, and Jared.

Pastor Tonya has a Bachelor of Science degree from Anderson University and Defiance College. She has an area of concentration in psychology, along with 19 graduate hours. She was ordained in the Church of God Anderson in 1998.

Pastor Tonya has over 28 years of professional experience in the church and in education. She, along with her husband, have pastored in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. In those 28+ years, her responsibilities have included: preaching, teaching, leading worship as worship pastor, program planning, women's ministry, children’s ministry, VBS, connection groups, chairing many boards and retreats, guest speaking at various events/churches, visiting hospitals and shut-ins, and officiating weddings and funerals.

Pastor Tonya’s greatest joy is walking beside people and navigating life together. Her heart wants to rejoice with you through the good and hold your hand, when the valley is deep.