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 and loves being part of a team that is providing the church and families with progressive, creative, illustrated resources for worship, formation, and more. Adam resides in Racine, Wisconsin with his wife and their two children.
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.
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.
Alaina Carlson – Operations 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.
Illustrated Ministry’s Team of Contributors
Renee Purtlebaugh
Editing
Shelley Woodruff
Writing
Bizzy Feekes
Writing
Julie Hester
Writing
Alissa Ellett
Writing
Bethany Benz-Whittington
Writing
Kris Adler-Brammer
Writing
Brooke Buth
Writing
Theresa Cho
Reviewing
Aaron Christopher
Screenplay
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri
Consulting
Ashley DeTar Birt
Writing
Victoria Sun Esparza
Layout
Geoff Duffy
Writing
Kelly Fitzgerald
Writing
Daniela Gamba
Illustration
Jessica Hauser Brydon
Writing
Mihee Kim-Kort
Writing
Nichole Gonzalez
Writing
Arianne Braithwaite Lehn
Writing & Editing
Erika Marksbury
Writing
Amanda Meisenheimer
Writing
Anne Reinisch
Layout
Abby Myers
Consulting
Corby Ortmann
Illustration
Austin Crenshaw Shelley
Writing & Editing
Tamisha A Tyler
Writing
David Wierzbicki
Illustration
