LEADERSHIP TEAM

Founder & Director
Krista Ritt
I love sitting at the feet of Jesus, women's ministry, and coffee dates! It is SO EXCITING to walk with Jesus! God has also blessed me with a wonderful husband and four children: Abby, Gavin, Natalie, and Rebekah. We also have two adorable mini-Australian pups, Lucy and Jack. We’ve recently moved from the city life into lake country. I've come to find that I absolutely LOVE peaceful country livin', our new home, and prayer walks by the water. With God, all things are possible!

Welcome Coordinator
Jamie Lerette
Hello! I am a member of Bridge Church. My three children and I have been attending for four years now. With my busy life, I don't always give God the time He deserves. I want to change that! My desire is to grow even deeper in my walk with Christ. I have a servant's heart and love being a part of women's ministry. I cannot wait to see God move within Women Ablaze!

Barista Coordinator
Valerie Lazcano
Hello! I attend Bridge Church with my husband and two young daughters. I am also a stepmom to two young men! I cook part time at a restaurant, but for the most part I am a stay at home mom.
I have been a believer all of my life, but for a long time I was just treading water. My faith and my relationship with Jesus have grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years, and I owe a large part of that to family, fellowship, and women’s ministry. I am honored to accept this role, and to do my part to create a space for others to grow as well.

Prayer Team Coordinator
Caroline Rhoades
I am honored to serve the Lord in this ministry, Women Ablaze. I have a heart towards women, in seeing them healed, restored, growing in the Lord and rising up to be who God has called them to be. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Rick, we have 4 sons, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. My family has always supported me in ministry, wherever God has chosen to use me. I am looking forward with great expectation of seeing God move in all of our lives.

Assistant Coordinator
Cory Rutledge
I am blessed beyond measure to serve my King in this ministry, Women Ablaze. I have a passion to see women empowered to walk in the victory, authority, and love of Jesus. I love watching Jesus transform women as they learn who they are in Him and how much He loves them! The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful husband, Terry, two daughters, and 3 grandchildren. I am excited to see how God is going to move in the lives of the women who are touched by this ministry!