About Streetlight Ministry

Executive Director

Pamela was fortunate to have had a successful career in the media industry that spanned over 50 years. During those years, she served in a number of roles, including graphic artist, ad sales, sales management, publisher of newspapers and magazines, and more.

Pam handles much of the administrative responsibility for Streetlight. She has a big heart for women, leading groups, teaching, praying with them. Her background and her heart to help others are a natural fit for Streetlight Ministry. She and husband Jerry supported each other in creating an effective outreach to the homeless.

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Debby has 46 years of dedicated service to Clermont County government; she has been committed to supporting her community. She is the proud mother of two daughters and Nana to five wonderful grandsons.

“As the lead volunteer connecting Crossroads Church with Streetlight Ministry, I have been passionately involved since its inception. This role allows me to combine my love for helping people with my heart for serving others. My journey with Streetlight Ministry has given me a renewed sense of purpose after the unexpected loss of my husband 5 years ago.”

Debby also enjoys entertaining and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and cared for. “Volunteering has become a meaningful way for me to give back, and I am grateful to be part of such a powerful mission to uplift and support those in need.”

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In 2000, after two decades in the corporate world, Jeff made a significant career change by acquiring a manufacturing company in the inner city of Cincinnati, OH. This transition wasn’t just a business move; it was a commitment to community transformation by partnering with Jobs Plus. Jeff created employment opportunities for individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration or rehab. Recognizing the importance of holistic development, Jobs Plus provided education and religious classes three nights a week while Jeff focused on training these individuals to become successful and valued employees.

After being involved with the Vineyard Church, Jeff started attending Crossroads Church and met Pam & Jerry through a small group. He then began volunteering with Streetlight Ministry. Jeff is the proud father of four children, two daughters & two sons, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

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Whitney is the Creative Director of Room in the Inn - Memphis, a growing nonprofit sheltering those experiencing homelessness. While attending seminary, Whitney felt called to ministry beyond the pulpit and walls of the church and into spaces that made room for creativity and community while meeting the needs of those gathered. She has found a place to explore and live into that call with Room in the Inn since 2015.

With a move to the Cincinnati area in 2024, Whitney continues her work with Room in the Inn remotely, connects with individuals and ministries nation-wide through  her art ministry, Seed Creative Care, and finds opportunities to use her gifts to serve locally. In work and in life Whitney finds her call rooted in creativity, joy, and community.

Outreach Coordinator

Over the last 30 years, Jody has devoted most of her time to two things; caring for her husband Mark and their two children and helping those in need. She has volunteered in various food pantries and soup kitchens, helped organize a homeschool co-op, served as a crew leader for Habitat for Humanity, worked as a Rapid Rehousing Specialist at Brighton Center, and even ran a soup kitchen out of her own kitchen for a few years.

You'll find Jody on Streetlight Ministry's front lines - answering calls and coordinating meals and outreach projects.

When it comes to service, Jody considers herself a jack-of-all-trades- going where the Lord leads and doing her best to leave this world in a better condition than she found it.

Jody says, “ I grew up learning that life is hard. That’s a given. And it’s not just hard for me, it’s hard for everybody. Everyone I knew struggled just as much as we did, and we stuck together. We took care of each other because that’s just what you do. And that's why I do it now.”

A bible verse that describes her philosophy on ministry is John 13:34, “Love one another as I have loved you.”

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Michael has a technical background and has been a part of several start-up companies. Integrated with his devotion to the Lord, this experience brings an innovative perspective to Streetlight.

He also authored a book entitled, “Sixty Six” that approximates each book of the Bible in a single page.

Mike has been an integral part of Streetlight Ministries since it's founding.

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Debra is an Adult Protective Service Investigator and Court Investigator at Clermont Senior Services. She has worked in senior independent facilities as well as rehab and Long Term Care. Debra also worked with abused women through Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health. Her goal is to raise awareness of elder abuse in Clermont County.

She is a mother of three and grandmother of five and has lived in Clermont County most of her life.

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Dr. Herb Schumm is a family physician by training and an administrator by experience. He served as a Chief Medical Officer and medical group president in Lima, OH, then led provider professional development with a focus on physician well-being and learning with Bon Secours Mercy Health. He now leads Schumm Associates which focuses on health and ministry professional wellness and leadership.

Herb serves on the boards of Huntington University and the Coalition for PhysicianWell-Being. He is accredited as an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Herb is the Wellness Faculty for the Mercy Anderson Family and Community Medicine Residency. He served on short term medical missions in Peru, Honduras, Haiti, and Kenya.

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David was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. He worked as a freelance illustrator for nearly 30 years, raising a family with his wife Jenifer.

He has been called “a spiritual heart surgeon” as he works to bring the presence and revelation of God to the hearts of men and women for intimate healing and sustainable growth. This work is done through his non-profit: The Heart Trust.

He actually smiles more than this picture of him shows!

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Dave served on the Willow Creek Community Church staff in South Barrington, IL, as a Men's Ministry Division Leader and Area Pastor. He became Director of Innovation for Adult Ministries at the Willow Creek Association and was on the team responsible for the Group Life conference and Small Groups Advanced Training.

He is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer for Thinking Small, LLC., developing small group ministries and discipleship strategies for churches in several states. He now also creates websites for small businesses.

Dave and his wife, Vicki, have been married since 1985. They live in Lima, OH.

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Anita served on staff at Vineyard Cincinnati Church for nearly thirty years primarily in Women’s Ministry, transitioning it into disciple-making small groups that created community for hundreds of women. Her heart for discipling also led her to personally mentor many young leaders and small group apprentices.

Anita’s interest in art led her to become an accomplished stained glass artist as well as a seasoned photographer. Married to husband Dave, they live in Mason, Ohio and spend as much time as possible with their five grandchildren.