She also served as director of the Institute from 1995 until 2002. She earned her doctorate in psychology from St. Louis University, and she holds two master's degrees, one in psychology and another in pastoral studies. Her publications include Ministers of the Future, a research monograph on lay ministry students funded by the Lilly Endowment, and Facilitating for Growth: A Guide for Scripture Study Groups and Small Christian Communities. She also has published articles in the areas of adult religious education, practical theology, and social psychology. At the Institute, she teaches courses in practical theology, pastoral leadership, small Christian community formation, marketplace ministry, and pastoral strategies.