Lauren grew up in Seneca, South Carolina, near Clemson. She is a graduate of Furman University (B.A. in Education, M.A. in Special Education) and Columbia Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Lauren comes to Westminster after being an educator in public schools. She and her husband, Stephen, have a lab named Sunny, and they enjoy boating and Clemson football. Lauren is passionate about connecting children with God and their church family. She serves as Associate Pastor for Children and their families.