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Illustrated Ministry creates accessible faith-based resources for the church and home. Our thoughtful and easy-to-use materials are designed to foster authentic faith engagement with our refreshing designs, creative activities, and intergenerational focus.

We celebrate the expansive image of God in everyone, through open and inclusive language, diverse imagery, and progressive theology.

Over seventy denominations around the world, and across the theological spectrum, enjoy and use our resources. Aware of our diverse customer base, we have found our community values our work for a variety of reasons:

  • Progressive theology
  • Diversity in content and illustrations (you won’t find a white Jesus here)
  • Inclusive language
  • Intergenerational focus
  • Digital and downloadable content
  • Tiered-pricing so products are available to churches and groups of all sizes

We have a growing team of contributors here at Illustrated Ministry, and you can read more about the folks who make it all happen below. And if you need to contact us, you can do so here.


Illustrated Ministry Staff

Adam Walker Cleaveland

Founder

Adam is an artist, entrepreneur, pastor, pastor’s spouse, and father of four (two living). Adam graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with an MDiv and an MA in Youth Ministry. Adam is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has served churches in Idaho, California, Oregon, and Illinois. After doing youth ministry for over 15 years, Adam founded Illustrated Ministry in 2015. Adam resides in Racine, Wisconsin with his wife and their two children.

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Rebekah Lowe

Director of Product & Operations

Rebekah develops and cultivates Illustrated Ministry’s ever-growing library of resources in her role as Director of Product & Operations. She earned a BA in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and served as the Director of Children’s Ministry at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (USA) in Los Angeles, California. She resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and their two children.

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Allie Lee

Content Manager

As a neurodivergent and queer pastor-artist, Allie loves to explore the intersections of curiosity, creativity, wonder, and love. Her life centers around empowering young people to encounter an endlessly knowable and compassionate God…and pizza. Always pizza. Allie has a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies and an MDiv with a certificate in Justice and Mission. She currently lives in Minneapolis, MN with her family, super-affectionate dog, and ever-expanding rock collection.

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Corby Ortmann

Illustrator & Graphic Designer

Corby is a digital illustrator and animator, whose work includes caricatures, graphic design, children’s books, and animated commercials/music videos. He currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and daughter, who help him to step away from the art table every so often.

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Heather Green

Project Manager

Heather is passionate about spiritual formation in children and youth and sharing the inclusive love of God with all. She holds an MDiv from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a BA and Teaching Certificate from Schreiner University. She served nine years at University UMC in Austin, Texas as the Associate Pastor to Children and Families, Youth Director, and Justice Associate. She and her husband have three young children.

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Alaina Carlson

Office Manager

As a classical singer, Alaina’s central passions are music, performance, and a well-crafted message. She is currently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she’s embracing a freelance lifestyle.
Besides singing, performing, and office-assisting, Alaina enjoys yoga, fitness, travel, language learning, and high-quality chocolate.

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IM’s Contributors

Kris Adler-Brammer

Kris Adler-Brammer

Writing

Theresa Cho

Theresa Cho

Reviewing

Ashley DeTar Birt

Ashley DeTar Birt

Writing

Aaron Christopher

Aaron Christopher

Screenplay

Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri

Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri

Reviewing, Consulting

Daniela Gamba

Daniela Gamba

Illustration

Amanda Meisenheimer

Amanda Meisenheimer

Music, Writing

Arianne Braithwaite Lehn

Arianne Braithwaite Lehn

Writing, Editing

Nichole Gonzalez

Nichole Gonzalez

Writing

Abby Myers

Abby Myers

Consulting

Austin Crenshaw Shelley

Austin Crenshaw Shelley

Writing, Editing

Erika Marksbury

Erika Marksbury

Writing

Mihee Kim-Kort

Mihee Kim-Kort

Writing

Layton Williams-Berkes

Layton Williams-Berkes

Writing & Admin Support

Geoff Duffy

Geoff Duffy

Writing, Music

Brooke Buth

Brooke Buth

Writing

Anne Reinisch

Anne Reinisch

Layout

Julie Hester

Julie Hester

Writing

Bizzy Feekes

Bizzy Feekes

Writing

Shelley Woodruff

Shelley Woodruff

Writing

Renee Purtlebaugh

Renee Purtlebaugh

Editing

Elena Alba-Cantone

Elena Alba-Cantone

Writing

Mariah Newell

Mariah Newell

Youth Ministry Team

Elaine T. James

Elaine T. James

Concept, Reviewing

Nathaniel Van Yperen

Nathaniel Van Yperen

Concept, Reviewing

Whitney Booth-Lockard

Whitney Booth-Lockard

Editing

Lauren Gibbs-Beadle

Lauren Gibbs-Beadle

Writing

Bekah Schultz

Bekah Schultz

Layout

Abby Mohaupt

Abby Mohaupt

Editing

Deborah Jodrey

Deborah Jodrey

Writing

Krystal Leedy

Krystal Leedy

Writing

David Stippick

David Stippick

Writing

Ashley Diane Cuellar

Ashley Diane Cuellar

Writing

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