Our
Mission
Mobilizing single Christian women to walk in wisdom within the Church and world.
Our
Vision
Our dream is that every unmarried woman belongs in community, embraces her worth, and matures in faith—taking part in everything God has for her.
Well-meaning church leaders told me if I focus on Jesus, I would end up beside my future spouse. However, no intimate ally has arrived and I must navigate faith, work, and trim my front yard shrubs on my own.
And I am not alone.
Whether single by choice or circumstance, like you, I have felt a lonely ache on family Sundays, noted disapproving glances from jealous wives, and questioned my worth when not a wife or mother.
I am not “married to Jesus”, apt to hibernate in my house, nor do I have a clever answer for why I am not married. However, God has done deep work in my heart through my single life and my struggle to flourish within the body of Christ.
That is why I started Mission Single. I wish this ministry existed in my twenties and thirties as I wrestled with fears and unmet desires, trying to follow Jesus faithfully without a husband.
Single women are in a battle to belong in the Church, but there is more at stake. We are at war against a shrewd enemy seeking to confuse, derail, and destroy what God has created.
My name means warrior. I believe God is awakening an army of single Christian women with undivided devotion and shared stories of His faithfulness.
Fellow warriors, how about we war against the enemy of our souls together?
Listen to Kelly’s conversation with with Danielle Treweek, PhD. on the Single Minded Stories Podcast.
Our team
Karla Eden
Board of Directors, Treasurer
Karla has been on the board of Mission Single since its inception. She brings years of experience in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and board compliance. Karla’s specialty is understanding the mission and vision of any nonprofit and accurately reflecting it in its financial reporting to communicate both to donors and outside agencies. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa. She and her husband, Brian, have three children.
Brian Eden
Board of Directors, Secretary
Brian is a seasoned executive with invaluable expertise in managing teams, project management, and strategic vision. With a proven track record at Hewlett Packard, Genpact, Infor, and DXC Technology, Brian defines and executes strategies, develops relationships, directs global teams, manages financial operations, and fosters inclusive environments. Known for his integrity and relationship management skills, Brian leverages his ability to mentor and lead teams in achieving business objectives. Brian has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Iowa. Brian and Karla joined the board of Mission Single because they see the body of Christ as an integration of all demographics (married, single, young, and old). Fulfilling the Great Commission and reflecting Christ’s character is not dependent on marital status or life stage.
Katina Sullivan
Board Member
Katina is a serial entrepreneur who deeply loves people, family, education, and design. With over two decades in interior design, she founded Ally Lane Interiors with a unique approach to helping clients cultivate inspiring spaces where relationships flourish. As an educator and Children’s Director, she created biblically based, heart-focused programming utilizing creative brain-based strategies to write and adapt curriculum to meet students’ diverse needs. While her professional accomplishments are noteworthy, raising her daughters remains her most important work.
Advisory Council
Ronna Keller
Ronna is the Founder and President of Perspective Quest and is certified as a guide through Paterson Center. Through her StratOp Certification, she identifies opportunities for organizations to improve processes and profitability for success in accomplishing their long-range goals. Through her certification as a LifePlan Guide, she helps individuals identify their unique LifePlan, by realigning their future so they can thrive relationally, vocationally, financially, nutritionally, and spiritually.
Through extensive marketplace experience prior to her role as the Executive Director of a multi-million dollar non-profit organization, Ronna brings valuable perspective and expertise to her clients. She has a Master of Arts degree in Ministry Leadership from Southeastern University.
Jennifer Johnston
Jennifer is an accomplished leader with 26 years of success at AT&T, where she has led teams across multiple business units, including Sales, Operations, Human Resources/Staffing, and Business Marketing.
With a versatile background in highly relational and technical disciplines, Jennifer’s areas of proficiency span coaching, sales delivery, strategic planning, problem-solving, and leadership development.
She invests her expertise and skills in people and outcomes close to her heart, equipping individuals and teams to clarify vision, tackle adversity, execute plans, and maximize potential for Kingdom impact.
Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Dallas Baptist University.
Rick Klein
Rick joined e3 Partners in 2022 as the VP of Development. Prior to coming to e3 he served as the Area Director for Mission Increase North Texas. He has also served as the Executive Vice President of NCF North Texas, and as the SVP of Development at CURE International. Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Gordon College. He and his wife Sherrie have three children.
Provide single Christian women with the tools, support, and community they need to flourish.