Lauren has been married to her husband, Gene, for 27 years. They serve together in their communities and across the globe helping people find their purpose and discover their strengths. Lauren has a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree for science in human services, both from Wayland Baptist University. She is also a candidate for Doctor of Public Health at Walden University. Lauren is an ordained minister, and she is a member of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening (ANGA), as well as a member of the American Public Health Association.