Vanessa K. Hawkins (DMin, Covenant Seminary) currently serves as director of community life at Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City. In her role on pastoral staff, she writes Bible curriculum and trains leaders to cultivate inclusive, gospel community where all are known, loved, and cared for. She is a Bible teacher, regular conference speaker, frequent podcaster, and intercultural development consultant. She is proud to serve as a fellow in the inaugural class of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Vanessa and her husband, Marcus, have three adult daughters and live in New York City.