Our Story

Lory West is a Kansas native who deeply loves Jesus. She is a mother, wife, daughter, self proclaimed writer, entrepreneur, advocate for those in need and founder of Rooted, Inc. A former teacher at the collegiate level, Lory left her 11 year career in higher education to obediently follow God's call on her life to serve, disciple, encourage, empower, and unleash women to live their lives in and through Christ. Lory has a Master’s degree in Ministry, Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Tabor College and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University. Lory lives in Arkansas City, Kansas, with her husband and biggest supporter, Landon, and their three girls, Peighton, Finleigh and Remi and their three dogs. One of Lory's favorite scriptures is Romans 5:3-5; "...we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perservance, character; and character, hope." 

Lea Newman is a Jesus girl, wife to Jake, mom to 5, Nurse Practitioner, and co-founder of Rooted. All testify to the grace and goodness of God and His desire to restore broken, messy people. Hers is a story of redemption and restoration. A story of great trials, loss, and wilderness wandering. But also one of great triumph, hope and promises fulfilled. A story that can only be told through the eyes of others-her story within your stories. A story of discipleship-of community. A generation of women getting real and vulnerable with God and each other. Women wandering this season of the in between together. In between loads of laundry and sinks full of dishes...in between anxiety and depression...in between death and life. Lea's hope and prayer is for you to see Him in all she does and for you to know Him and share Him with others. "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost..." 2 Corinthians 4:3

Crystal Hunt is passionate about people. She has always been a people-oriented person and has a heart for helping others. It is natural for Crystal to build loving relationships with those she is in community with due to her servant heart. She is the wife of Jesse and mom of two adorable little boys, Ryker and Ethan. She has been in Human Resources for over 15 years, a career that she feels she was called to do. The thing she values the most about Christ and His love is His boundless grace for us all. He loves us unconditionally, even in the mess that we make of our lives at times. Crystal tries to live her life the same, giving everyone the opportunity to receive grace. Some of her favorite scriptures are: 2 Corinthians 12:9, But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,” and Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."   

Angie is a faithful servant of Christ and others. She serves with her entire heart and loves her people and Jesus fiercely. Angie is a three time cancer survivor and faithful prayer warrior. Angie and her husband Larry just celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary and they have three grown children and a sweet goldendoodle named Moxi. Angie has many scriptures that she loves but one of her favorites that she says inwardly all the time is, Psalm 121:1-2,7 "I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth...The Lord will keep you from all harm-- He will watch over your life, the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

Trisha is a wife, mom, sister, teacher and dear friend to all. Trisha has a Master's Degree in education and works as an elementary art teacher. Mother of four and elementary art teacher to many, she shares and shows God's love to all the kids in her life. Trish is a faithful servant of Christ and longs to develop a deep and faithful community of Christ loving women to guide and support others within the community.