About Us
Our Mission
We equip and connect women to deepen their faith and discover their purpose so they can disciple and lead across generations.
Our Illuminate Cohort Program is an educational ministry centered on our vision to help women change the trajectory of their lives so they can thrive in pursuit of God’s purpose. Our unique approach is built upon improving Biblical literacy, fostering spiritual growth, and promoting leadership development within an intimate, supportive environment.
Through our dynamic cohorts, women not only deepen their faith and discover their true purpose but also evolve into impactful leaders, charting a course to live a Christ-like life to the fullest.
Founder’s Story
Christine Soule
Providence Heights was born out of a life-changing experience for founder, Christine Soule. In 2018, Christine followed God’s prompting to turn around and talk with a woman she had driven past on the side of the road. She discovered they had almost identical stories riddled with brokenness, addiction, and homelessness. Christine understood that the woman could have been her had she not discovered the hope of Jesus. God used that encounter to call Christine to the ministry of disrupting crisis-cycles by preventing them from ever happening. Christine obeyed God’s leading and founded Providence Heights, building it on these pillars: women need Jesus, someone to believe in them, training, education, and an opportunity to thrive.
Meet Our Team
Pa’lee Showalter
Leadership & Strategy
Megan Johnson
Discipleship and Resource Development
Ruby Perez
Finance and Operations
Meet our Community Care Team
Michelle Deshazer
Community Care
Anne Kuchera
Community Care
Katie Mathews
Community Care
Marissa Shelford
Community Care
Meet our Illuminate Leaders
Illuminate LeadersBoard of Directors
Composed of incredible leaders that represent decades of leadership across a wide variety of industries and markets, our board is diverse, innovative, and passionate.
Executive Board
Kathy Lambert
Board Chair
Former King County Councilmember
Gayle Brocks-Becoat
Board Vice-Chair
Former Director, Boeing Workforce Development; Strategy & Integration Director, Edify
Lisa Bailey
Board Secretary
Julaine Smith
Board Treasurer
Founder, G Corporation Incubator; CFO, Kagwerks
Dr. Joseph Castleberry
President, Northwest University
Ji Hye Payne
Philanthropist
Cary Summers
Former President,
Museum of the Bible
Our Finances
You worked hard to invest in our mission. That’s why we’re committed to receiving the highest accreditations for transparency and accountability, so you have complete confidence that your dollars are making a difference.
Our Values
Christ
Our faith and actions are grounded in the Word of God.
Continuity
We generate sustainable revenues to fund our mission.
Community
We foster an atmosphere of unity, healthy relationships, compassion, and accountability.
Collaboration
We work together to accomplish the shared goals of our community.
Creativity
We utilize proven strategies and new ideas to restore lives and relationships.