Mary Gladstone-Highland is a life-long United Methodist who has served as a domestic missionary for the General Board of Global Ministries for twelve years and is committed to helping churches to be healthy and thriving witnesses of Christ’s love. Mary has experience working on issues that affect the denomination internationally and has served as a panel expert for regional and jurisdictional conferences. Mary is also the Founder and Principal of Spark Group Consulting, with sixteen years of experience leading nonprofit organizations. A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, she holds a Master of Public Administration and a Certificate in Advanced Study in Conflict and Collaboration. She is also the best-selling author of Grant Writing: The Complete Workbook for Writing Proposals that Win and coauthor of the upcoming Calm: How to End Destructive Conflict in Your Church.
Katy E. Stokes is a child and family therapist, behavioral health consultant, and community and clinical social worker with a focus on leadership development. She has served the church in Michigan at conference and local levels.
Christina Wichert specializes in church conflict resolution, helping teams navigate the dynamics of multicultural environments. She has served with the General Board of Global Ministries and holds a dual degree from Wesley Seminary and American University and a graduate certificate in sustainable development from the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
