Elizabeth Christie has worked in the field of children’s and family ministries for 25 years. She
can help you with:
● Curriculum
● Child protection policies
● Successful adaptations and accommodations for those with disabilities
● Making worship accessible for all ages and stages
● Connecting with parents and caregivers
● Teacher training
● Information about Holy Moments and Connections
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Debbie Kolacki is the Senior Consultant and Online Resource Center Administrator for PRC.
She is a Certified Christian Educator and Certified Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church.
She has taught children, youth, and adults and served in many areas in her local church.
Debbie loves doing research and working with people in all areas of ministry. She can help you
with:
● Adult Studies
● Retreat Planning
● Spiritual Journaling
● Sunday School Curriculum
● Women’s Groups

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After a 22-year career as a preschool teacher, Karen Smith joined the PRC in 2013 as a
resource consultant. Active in both her church and the community, she has taught Sunday
School, led a Tween Youth Group, was a Girl Scout leader, volunteered as a camp counselor at
Camp Quinipet, was a member of the Altar Guild, and served on her church’s council as
secretary. She can help you:
● Plan and brainstorm to put together your own workshop or retreat.
● By leading workshops or mini-retreats for women’s groups or confirmation classes on
many spiritual practices (i.e. Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, Walking the
Labyrinth, etc.) as well as card ministry and prayer beads.
● Delivering and picking up resources and banners borrowed by local PRC members.
● Start a Book Club and keep it going – in person or virtually.
● Help you find an Adult Study suited to your church’s needs.

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Karen Ware Jackson started as the webinar coordinator for PRC in January 2020 – a strange
and wondrous time for an organization specializing in online events for churches! She is a
writer, wife, and mother of two precocious middle schoolers in addition to being the Pastor of
First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, NC – PC(USA). She can help you with:
● Judicatories
● Webinars and Online Events
● Small Church Worship
● Intergenerational Worship Space (Prayground)
● Preaching – Interactive scripture reading and training lay preachers

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Cathy received her Master of Divinity at Candler School of Theology and a Master of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She worked as a Presbyterian (USA) Church Educator in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. She was a Chaplain Resident at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. These clinical skills led her to a career as a mental health professional working with children and adults with developmental and mental disabilities. When she moved to Long Island, she worked as a consultant at the PRC Commack office. She volunteered as a Chaplain at Mather Hospital, Gurwin Nursing Home, and as a Spiritual Care Companion at Maryhaven. Her most recent role is as a Pastor’s wife, coordinating recreation for VBS, teaching worship readiness for Sunday School children, and planning a Pet Blessing event.