Edification Team



Director of Edification & Philanthropy

Rebekah joined Edify in February 2024 as a Director of Edification & Philanthropy for the Austin/San Antonio area. With an extensive background in development and experience as a family mentor in Uganda, alongside her husband Daniel, she is passionate about ministry growth and youth coming to know Christ. With a BS in Psychology and a […]

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Director of Edification and Philanthropy

Erin Conrad joined Edify in September 2023 as Director of Edification & Philanthropy. Prior to joining the Edify team, she served for 10 years as Director of Development for Atlanta Youth Academy, a Christ-centered independent school serving children in Atlanta’s inner-city. Prior to that position, she served on staff with Young Life Expeditions Africa. Through […]

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Director of Edification and Philanthropy

Bryce Baca joined Edify in January 2022 as a Director of Edification and Philanthropy. In addition to his work with Edify, Bryce serves as a pastor with a congregation in Southern Colorado. He is passionate about alleviating poverty through empowerment and seeing communities changed by Jesus. Bryce attended Texas Christian University and graduated with a […]

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Director of Edification & Philanthropy

Elizabeth House joined Edify in September 2021 as Director of Edification & Philanthropy. Prior to joining the Edify team, she worked as an Admissions Associate at Charlotte Latin School and served in leadership for several start-up women’s ministries. She is passionate about Edify’s mission and believes wholeheartedly that hope and renewal are possible by combining […]

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Director of Edification and Philanthropy

Cary previously served for 28 years in pastoral ministry across the southern United States. Cary is an ordained Baptist minister holding a B.A. in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University, a Master of Divinity from Truett Seminary of Baylor University, and a Doctorate from Gardner Webb University School of Divinity. Cary loves empowering others to embrace […]

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Director of Edification & Philanthropy

Prior to joining Edify, Ryan worked in educational development for Nexus Systems. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University in Pennsylvania, and a Masters in Theological Studies from Palmer Theological Seminary. Collectively, he served as a pastor in Pennsylvania and California for 10 years. Ryan has a passion for seeing lives, communities, […]

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Director of Edification & Philanthropy

For most of his adult life, Jeremy has felt a call to serve the poor. He’s led dozens of ministry trips around the world, and it’s given him a heart for hurting people to know Jesus. Previously, Jeremy was president of an organization focused on rescuing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking in Asia and […]

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Chief Edification and Philanthropy Officer

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Scott Rhoades joined Edify as a Director of Edification and Philanthropy in September of 2015. Prior to joining the Edify team, Scott served on Young Life staff in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area for twelve years in various roles from area director to development director. He helped spearhead the growth of various ministries, specifically Latino and special needs ministries in […]

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Director of Edification & Philanthropy

Prior to joining Edify, Courtney worked in Development and Alumni Relations for Harvard University. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Communications from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and previously worked with Campus Crusade for Christ. Courtney has a passion for education, evangelism, and building relationships with others. She has worked for Edify since 2014 and […]

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