What is Small Hinges Ministries about?

We want to open doors for our community for the Lord.

Our Mission & Beliefs

Small Hinges Ministries exists to advance Christian influence by introducing and reconciling people to Jesus Christ, and to create opportunities for the local church to link arms in serving our communities together. To accomplish this purpose, we will build relationships with community members, and create opportunities to empower them to get plugged into a local church, inspire spiritual growth, equip them through discipleship training and bring more joy.

God and three persons: 

We believe in one God coexistent in three persons Father Son and Holy Spirit. 

The Holy Spirit resides in every believer: 

We believe the Holy Spirit resides in every believer and is there to guide the believer and know the mind of Christ.

The Bible is the word of God:

We believe the Bible is an inerrant and infallible word of God and is the soul guide for faith and practice.

Salvation is by grace alone:

Without any effort on part of man. 
Jesus Christ is Son of God. 
The church is God’s plan for fulfilling the purpose and plan of God.

Our Leadership TEam

Amy Welker

Founder & Director of Small Hinges Ministries

Amy is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and certified life and wellness coach, Amy has been coaching for more than ten years within her teen and women ministries. She serves as a chaplain in her local community through Marketplace Chaplains. Amy and her husband Jason have 4 daughters Vivi, Sophie, Gracie, and a bonus daughter -Terrianna. It’s Amy’s goal to equip women to study God’s word in their daily lives, inspire small hinges to move big doors and empower women to see their value and their Kingdom purpose.

JAson Welker

Director of Big Door Coffee House

Although he considers his main ministry to be with his family, he has served in vocational ministry as an associate pastor for 15 years in Farmington, MO. Jason received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Jason met his wife Amy in sword fighting class at Missouri State University, where they were both Theater majors. Jason and Amy have 4 daughters, Vivi, Sophia, and Grace, and a bonus daughter – TT. Jason is excited to serve on the board at Small Hinges Ministries, and he believes that the gift God has given him by living with 4 women has prepared him to serve in this unique role.

Rose Edwards

Rose is a mother of two and a pastor’s wife. Her husband, DJ, pastors The River Worship Centre in Park Hills, MO, where she has served alongside him for almost 20 years. A home full of family, friends, and laughter makes Rose’s heart happiest, and she believes love is best expressed in the details. She serves the women of The River as director of women’s ministry alongside a fantastic team of Jesus-loving women. Rose’s heart’s passion is to equip women with Bible literacy tools & teach women how to study God’s Word for them to have the confidence to teach God’s Word.

REBEcca BErtram

With years of experience in administrative and operational skills, Rebecca enjoys serving in a logistical and financial capacity to keep sharing her faith. She is a wife and mom of 2 with a passion for serving God. She grew up in church though her life journey was nontraditional. She’s fully committed to being an authentic woman of Christ who is determined in her faith but malleable for God and His purpose in her life. She serves as the Sunday Small Group Director for her group at her church, short-term missions in Cuba, and as the Treasurer for Small Hinges Ministries. Her motto: “God – I’ll say yes until you tell me no.”

Ashley Harrison

Alongside her husband, Josh, she pastors Purpose Church. She is the proud owner of The Giving Tree Boutique and the proud mother of Sofia and Spence. The core of Ashley’s heart is family and giving back to her community and various charities worldwide. Ashley partners with other ladies in the community and serves on the Joy Team and Empowered Women Create. Ashley inspires those around her to live out their God-given purpose in the home, the church, and the community.

Jane COok

The founder of Empowered Women Create 501c3 and The Art & Creativity Center. Jane is passionate about creating, supporting, and empowering women artisan groups worldwide to create sustainable income for themselves and a brighter future for their children. She believes we can make a difference in the battle against poverty and the exploitation of women. She loves encouraging women to express their unique creativity in life. She lives with her husband, Kevin, of 47 years, on their Missouri Century Farm and has a joy-filled life as a wife, mother, and grandmother.

JoAnna Schuler

JoAnna serves in numerous ministry positions, from acoustic player for The River Worship Center to full-time bass, acoustic, and drummer with the minister of music, Jamie Drye. JoAnna fills in wherever the Lord leads her. Her greatest desire in this life is to be used by the Lord and to share the love of Jesus with everyone who crosses her path.

Hannah WayMIre

Currently the Worship Leader of Purpose Church in Farmington, MO, Hannah served full-time on the road with Eddie James leading worship on his frontline while being a vital part of running the back end of his ministry. She believes there is not only vertical worship to be lived out, but a prophetic sound to be released from Heaven in these last days.

Missy Fallert

Missy brings 10 years of marketing expertise in health promotion, internal/external communication, brand building, business growth, project management, and community relations. She’s worked with for-profit and non-profit agencies and large and small businesses. She is a loving wife and mother of three and believes her ministry starts at home. She is a long-term member of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County. She has served on MOPS group leadership and volunteered with Tree House Therapeutic Horsemanship.