When Miranda was little, she was convinced she was supposed to grow up to be a doctor. It was her standard answer for the inevitable question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The reason why she wanted to be a doctor may surprise you. It probably has not occurred to you that her initials are MD, also the abbreviations for medical doctor. There you have it! She was born to be a doctor!
Then Miranda realized that despite her extensive family history in the field of science, it was just not her thing. Being a doctor didn’t look so appealing any more. Ever since that moment Miranda understood that science was integral to becoming a medical doctor, her career goals have shimmered in and out of focus.
Miranda grew up in what can generally be called rural Illinois (everything outside of Chicago for those of you not familiar with her great state). Miranda’s father is a United Methodist pastor and his job required constant moving. At her current age of 28, she has lived in nine different cities and six different countries.
As Miranda moved from school to school and had experience after experience, who I wanted to be changed. A short foray into architecture in Chatham turned into a love for public speaking in Illinois City. This passion led her to consider becoming a pastor and sent her off to Elmhurst College. After a struggle of a freshman year, she changed schools and majors; ending up at Lincoln Christian University and deciding to pursue campus ministry. The Wesley Foundation at Purdue University was kind enough to be Miranda’s testing ground. Soon, seminary and biblical languages were calling her name. Now, with an MDIV under her belt, she hopes to grow up to be an undergrad professor.
Miranda’s love of travel and strong desire to see how God works in the world led her to the World Race. Her philosophy of life can be summed up in one word: Love. Every decision Miranda makes and theology she develops centers on this call God has placed on her life, to love all people well. God has also called her to leadership in the United Methodist Church when she returns to the United States to love well the church in which she grew up.
