Laurie was a Registered Nurse at Abington Hospital for almost twenty years before an auto accident changed her life. During her rehabilitation, God called her into ministry. She became a Chaplain at Doylestown Hospital for ten years as she continued to take classes and trainings for ministry. Laurie is a Christ Servant Minister, Bible study leader, preaches, leads retreats and conferences, and is a Lay Leader and Minister of Visitation at Doylestown UMC. She grew up in the area, is married, a proud grandmother, and lives in Buckingham.