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Melissa Morris

Melissa is a retired long-term care/ hospice social worker. She also has been writing songs and singing for many years. She enjoys sharing the love of Christ through music, writing, and laughter. After being sidetracked by a major illness in 2012, she began to focus more on her music and writing. She has traveled throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina singing the songs God has given her. Her book and CD, This Jesus I Follow, contains original songs and the stories behind those songs. She lives in Shipman, VA with her mom and her two boys.

Rev. Amy Hall

Rev. Amy L. Hall is a community pastor, church planter, and contemplative photographer who integrates art, spiritual care and mental wellness to bring hope and healing to rural and small-town communities. She is the founder of Shalom Creatives, a healing arts organization that hosts pop-up art studios in underserved areas, supports a leadership network for women expanding the church beyond its traditional walls, and facilitates creative gatherings and workshops for reflection and growth.

Amy was recently named an Invested Faith Fellow for her work with Shalom Creatives. She also serves as the Moderator of Virginia Baptist Women in Ministry. Amy lives in Madison Heights, Virginia, with her husband of 21 years and their son.

Max and Tori McClenahan

To register, email Melissa Morris at: formationretreat@gmail.com