The mission of Women's Ministry at Compass Tustin is rooted in our overall mission as a church. We seek to direct our attention Upward as we love God, live obediently to all he has commanded, and grow in our knowledge of him (Colossians 1:10); we seek to move Inward in deep and meaningful relationships with one another so that we might spur one another on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25); and we seek to move Outward, to share the good news of the gospel with our community (Matthew 28:19-20).
Each element of Women's Ministry at Compass Tustin is tied to one or more of our directional missions. Compass Women meet for monthly women's workshops throughout the school year, where we learn from the Bible and seek to apply it to our lives (Upward and Inward). The Spring Tea and Christmas with Compass Women events are beloved traditions that allow us to invite the ladies in our lives to join us for an event with a gospel focus (Inward and Outward). Our annual retreat provides us a few days of rest, away from the busyness of life, as we dive deep into God's word and deepen our relationships with one another (Upward and Inward). And finally, our Navigating Motherhood outreach ministry meets on Tuesdays throughout the school year, and we provide a free morning of breakfast, childcare, and relevant teaching on motherhood for the women in our community (Outward).
No matter your life stage, there is a place for you in Women's Ministry at Compass Tustin! We are so glad you're here.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Erica Schrader
Assistant to Pastor Elliott & Director of Women’s ministry
Erica was born and raised right here in Orange County and has a deep love for the people of Southern California. Before being called into full-time ministry, she was a pre-med student and worked as an assistant for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newport Beach. Erica transitioned to full-time vocational ministry in 2012 and ultimately obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from Cal Baptist University in Riverside, California (2016). Erica is also a certified member of ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) and holds a Biblical Counseling Certificate from Compass Bible Institute (2022). She is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Erica has been married to her husband, Mike, since 2006 and they have four children: Sofia, Olivia, Zachary, and Timothy.