Martha Maier is a third-generation Salmon Nation Lutheran. She serves as associate pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington where she practices her passions: catechumenal ministry, nurturing the faith lives of youth & families, and healing ministry. She has training in spiritual direction and lots of experience with the special education system, including four years as an officer of the Vancouver Special Education PTA. She’s mother to Emily who loves to organize big events and attends Pacific Lutheran University, and Jeff who is a great tuba player and junior in high school. She’s married to Phil Isensee who is retired after a 30+ year career in information technology.