What are Wavemakers?

Learning to Surf

On August 7, 2019, after leaving worship service later than usual (due to a baptism), two teenage girls from the country, went from earthly rejoicing to their heavenly reward. These girls didn’t just make ripples, they made waves. Every person we meet is going through something. Ella and Aranza made sure everyone they met felt loved and wanted. In their honor, the intentional Wavemaker Life Ministry began. We want to share it with as many people as possible. What kind of ripples do you want to make? And why settle for ripples if you can make waves?

Christy Payne

Christy serves as our primary photographer, graphic designer, scribe/moderator, travel planner, and chief encourager. She prefers these behind-the-scenes roles, but when she speaks, it's wise to listen!

Christy has endured the waves of grief. Instead of succumbing to their depths, she chooses to surf. Christy taught her girls (and many others) to embrace life, love Jesus, and live each day to the fullest. Despite the storms of life, Christy remains steadfast in her daily choice of joy.

Angie Caswell

Angie is our Word Girl, technical support, website designer, financial officer, and shipping manager. If you need to reword something, she's your girl!


Angie is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama. She is a preacher's kid turned military wife. Throughout the daily trials of life, she is radiant with Joy. She brightens relationships with her compassionate ability to always be a listening ear and impart wisdom to others. You can follow her at www.growingupintheLord.com

Sherril Weiss

Sherril is the primary mouthpiece of this trio. She is a diligent student of the Word who enjoys the research phase and discussing everything 

she learns along the way. 


Sherril is a "mom of many," preacher's wife, and homeschooler. Before becoming a minister, her husband served over 20 years in the Air Force. Sherril has known trauma and loss, yet chooses to share what she has learned and surf the waves.