Leadership
Kathy Girardeau, founder and teacher for Divine Design Discipleship, is passionate about discovering new ways to communicate and apply the truths of Scripture. Her call to ministry is primarily focused on integrating the truths of the Bible in such a way that they go beyond head knowledge and actually become a part of her lifestyle and helping others to do the same. Kathy uses her life experiences as wife, mother, community leader, part-time pharmacist, and in the corporate world as a schoolroom for knowing God better. The verse that best describes her vision for life is Psalm 51:6
Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.
Stephanie Alonso is a wife, mother to three adult children and one son-in-law, and a part-time residential designer. She has been a part of DDD for 14 years, loving best Jesus, the Word, and her involvement with small groups and prayer. Stephanie believes that pursuing healing, wholeness, and a deeper relationship with our Abba Father, Risen Christ, and Holy Spirit through discipleship with other women is a humbling honor, privilege, and adventure.
The Lord your God is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing Zephaniah 3:17
Debbie Brazeal Debbie has found the praise, worship, Bible study, and small groups of DDD to be transformative. She is passionate about seeing others experience the same life-changing growth she has enjoyed at Divine Design for over 20 years now. During those years she has served on our prayer team and leads a small group. Debbie has been married to Ellis Brazeal for over 30 years. She is the mother of 3 children, all young adults now. Previously Debbie worked as a pediatric nurse educator at Children’s Hospital.
Sissy Flynn Sissy is a wife, mother to three adult sons and two wonderful daughters- in-law, and grandmother to three. She has been a part of DDD for 14 years and has served on our prayer team. “Through DDD, I have discovered the value of accountability in encouraging me to walk closely with Jesus. The practical teaching, safety of small groups, and worship time combine to encourage me to have a deeper relationship with my loving Abba Father.”
“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” Isaiah 49:16
Mary White is wife to Charles and mother of three. Her first two children, Elizabeth and Matthew, both live in Nashville and both scheduled weddings in 2019! Her youngest daughter Virginia works as a counselor in Atlanta. Mary has been involved in Divine Design for over 20 years and loves her role on the leadership team as a small group leader. She enjoys being able to come alongside women as they seek to follow the Lord and share what God is doing in their lives.
“After many years of bible study, I had a lot of notebooks and knowledge. Divine Design has taught me how to take the knowledge I had from God’s word and apply it to my everyday life. Kathy combines her teaching with creative and challenging strategies for application. This, along with the safe atmosphere to share life’s struggles and victories, has kept me coming back year after year!”
Dana Smith  is wife to Greg and mom to 3 children; two in college and one United States Marine. She was instrumental in the vision and creation of this website. She served as a small group leader in Divine Design from 2000 to 2014. In 2015, God called Dana to  become involved in retreat facilitating and teaching through Wellspring Group.
“Learning to stay connected to God and others in this journey to deeper intimacy has probably been the richest treasure I have received through my time in Divine Design.”
Margaret Murdock Margaret has been a part of DDD for 14 years and loves leading her current small group of young moms. Margaret just celebrated 40 years of marriage to Glenn.She has 3 grown children in B’ham, Atlanta and San Antonio and loves being “Nana” to their 4 grands ages 1-10. Her background is in clinical social work and her passions include community involvement and mentoring.
“Kathy’s teaching through DDD has been so instrumental to me in bringing God’s word to life in a real, powerful and applicable way. God’s “divine design” is for us to live and thrive in community ( in fact my original small group became a treasure of faithful friends who still meet today to pray , encourage and support each other in our life journeys!). DDD is a wonderful model for the richness available for us to enjoy together ! “
“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” 2nd Thessalonians 2:17
Kate McKight born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, has been a part of DDD for 13 years. She is a wife to Tom and mother of three children: Lawson, Alice, and Adams. Kate is all about her relationships! She puts a high value on intentionality as she relates to God and others. Kate has a passion for making God known in her community and is affectionately known as our “Recruitment Chair.”
Photos by Mary Brazeal.