Rebekah Simon-Peter grew up in the rolling wooded hills of Connecticut. Frequent brushes with the wonders of nature, including poison ivy, prompted her to major in Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont.After graduation, she worked on acid rain studies while also deepening her religious commitments. Later, she was ordained a United Methodist minister and served churches in Colorado and Wyoming for over a decade. Now the Director of BridgeWorks (www.rebekahsimonpeter.com), she is a sought after speaker, presenter and founder of the popular and empowering leadership program for clergy and laity, Creating a Culture of Renewal. She lives in Wyoming with her husband Jerry and two furry friends.