REV. GINGER COAKLEY

Co-Founder

Director of Operations

Grant Writer

My name is Ginger, I am humbled that God called me to lead something like this. Eden’s Glory is an act of courage and obedience, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It is also an honor to have a front row seat to the transforming power and grace of God. In 2010 I was completely unaware that slavery still existed. When I heard, I devoured information from statistics to documentaries, to narrative accounts. I was heart broken at the reality. I was angered by the injustice, and I was CALLED to do something about it. So I quit my job, moved to Illinois, got married, bought a house, had a baby, and started a ministry all in the same year. Crazy! We have been open since September 2015 and I'm grateful to walk alongside survivors every day. Come, let us tell you so so many stories!

Co-Founder

Director of Expansion

Clinical Therapist: Foster Kairos

Annie is a licensed clinical social worker with vast experience of casework, counseling, and training in her field. In 2004, God moved her heart to fight for the broken, the enslaved, and challenge systemic injustices and she has never turned back. Annie is the co-founder and lead program developer for Eden's Glory. MANY hours of learning, research, networking, writing, revising, wrestling, creativity, heart, and PRAYER have been given to the creation of a two-year treatment program for survivors of human trafficking. Annie leads us with a high standard, and with God's help and grace, to focus on the women and their pursuit of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational restoration.

Executive Director

Holly is an Alumni of Greenville College with an Education Degree. When attending a Passion Conference in 2010, she learned about the devastation of modern-day slavery. Since that day, God has given Holly a passion to have a hands-on opportunity in helping victims find freedom. Eight years later and a move back home took her on a path that led her to Eden’s Glory. 

Director of Development

Megan has a MAE focused in Curriculum and Instruction and is CAEL certified in Prior Learning Assessment. She is currently the co-director of Dauntless Grace with Deedra (our Spiritual Development Specialist), a ministry that connects women to a meaningful story through retreats, conferences, and coaching. Through Dauntless Grace, Megan is also a certified enneagram coach and co-hosts a podcast.

Founder: Foster Kairos
Clinical Director: Eden's Glory and Foster Kairos

Meghan learned about human trafficking in 2010 and from then on felt God calling her to work in the anti-trafficking field. She earned a Bachelor's in Sociology from Samford University in 2016 and Masters in Social Work with a Marriage and Family Therapy Certification from the University of Georgia in 2019. Meghan is trained in several therapy modalities including Brainspotting, a new therapy designed to help people process trauma using their visual field. Meghan is also a trained facilitator in Ending the Game, the nation’s leading “coercion resiliency” curriculum in the field of human trafficking. Meghan is a wife, mom, coffee lover, and beach enthusiast. She believes that God provides real and deep healing and is overjoyed at the opportunity to play a part in His plan for these ladies' and children's lives. 

Clinical Therapist: Foster Kairos

Jessie is a licensed clinical social worker, and has been working in the field of trauma therapy for the past 10 years. She felt the calling from the Lord to be the hands and feet of Jesus for survivors of human trafficking for many years, and in 2016 she managed a youth sex trafficking safe house in the Chicago area as Clinical Manager. Since then, God moved her into private practice, where she continued serving survivors of trauma and human trafficking. Recently, the Lord put on her heart to continue specifically supporting survivors of human trafficking, and she is excited to now join the team at Foster Kairos as a clinical therapist! Jessie incorporates Relational Neurosciences (how your brain & body interact in relationships) and Christian Counseling (God-given identity & prayer-based strategies) to fully transform each person, spirit - soul - body. Jessie feels honored to partner alongside each survivor and their families to find greater freedom, and to be a part of their Christian community in their healing season.

Finance Manager

Gina’s personal life mission is to serve ministries by providing clear, accurate, efficient, and timely financial data to the leaders so they can focus on the ministry of people, and she has been living into this mission for almost 30 years. In 2014, Ginger approached her to get some bookkeeping pointers for a new ministry she was in prayer about starting. After hearing the story and seeing the need, Gina took up the call and has served Eden’s Glory through finance administration ever since.

Referral & Intake Coordinator

Abby first heard about human trafficking from the Eden's Glory staff during a workshop several years ago. She felt convicted by the Lord to raise awareness of human trafficking where she lived at the time in Decatur, IL. While leading a Set Free team for 5 1/2 years, she organized numerous trainings, community forums, and fundraisers. In 2018, Abby received a Master's degree in counseling from the University of Illinois-Springfield and has counseled clients of all ages in various settings such as a community clinic, foster care agency, and an elementary school. She passionately cares about the marginalized and those that serve them.

Prevention and Caregiver Coach: Foster Kairos

Administrative Assistant: Eden's Glory

Wendy is an ordained minister and spiritual director who became aware of human trafficking in 2010. Her education includes an M.A. in Education and M.A. in History. As a college instructor, Wendy created and led an anti-trafficking movement in her school where she trained students and staff to recognize the signs of trafficking, created and hosted Freedom Days, and helped raise awareness in the community through events. She has volunteered with Eden’s Glory for the last several years and enjoys walking with others as we encounter Jesus together. Wendy loves her husband and family deeply, enjoys traveling, and cherishes open spaces to meet with God and enjoy His Presence. 

Program Director

For over twenty years, Deedra worked with women, youth, and children in church ministry, while also heading up the dance, drama, and worship departments. She is currently the co-director of Dauntless Grace with Megan (our Social Media Specialist), a ministry that connects women to a meaningful story through retreats, conferences, and coaching. She has her bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Greenville University, where she is also employed as the Director of University Partnerships. She is currently pursuing her degree in counseling through Regent University. Deedra and her husband raise five children in the greater St. Louis area.

Volunteer Coordinator

Resident Assistant

On my first mission trip in 2012 is when I learned about the reality of modern-day slavery. I was completely devastated. Since then, I have always had a heart for survivors and to educate others on the realness of trafficking. I have always had the call on my life to love others and disciple them. It’s one of the best callings in my opinion! Through prayer and God's guidance, it has led me to come and work with the amazing team at Eden’s Glory! Fun fact: I lived in Southern India for a year-long mission trip!

Resident Assistant

Amber felt a call to ministry and passion for social work in her early teen years, but in her sophomore year of college she discovered her clear calling to work in the anti-trafficking field. She is especially passionate about her work here at Eden's Glory because she gets to fight courageously with a team where Jesus remains the center. Amber is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Fun fact: Amber is one of twelve siblings!

Resident Assistant

I first became aware of Human Trafficking around 2010 when Annie came and shared at our home church in Colorado. Until that time, I held the belief that trafficking was mostly in foreign countries. I was shocked, burdened, and grieved to learn of the impact right here in the United States. The Lord gave me a clear calling to walk alongside these strong survivors as they learn a new way of life and become healthy emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I am excited to be part of this amazing team of godly women who walk by faith one step at a time. Fun fact: I have 5 beautiful adult children and 14 amazing grandchildren!

Marketing Communications Specialist

Lorna has held several roles at Eden’s Glory over the years, including founding board member and housing staff. She is thrilled in her current role of utilizing her skills in marketing communications and graphic design to tell the story of Eden’s Glory both on and off the interwebs. Lorna has a passion for ethical purchasing and is a go-to for all things ethically sourced and fair trade. When not creating computery content, she can be found reading (preferably in a hammock), singing, or in the bowels of her community theater working on the next production.