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Deborah C. Owen is an experienced Neuro-based Enneagram transformation coach, spiritual director, disciple maker, professional writer, senior librarian, and long-time church Music Director and lay leader. She has earned the award of National Board Certification for teaching excellence, and a podcasting award, and is pursuing a Doctor of Leadership degree through Portland Seminary at George Fox University. She lives in the backwoods of Maine with her husband and 2 flat-coated retrievers. She spends as much time as possible with their 3 grown children, daughter-in-law, and 2 small grandchildren. Find her online at InsideOutMinistries.info.

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Debbie (Deborah) Owen: coach, spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker, disciple maker, professional writer, long-time church Music Director and Elder. Doctor of Leadership degree, Portland Seminary (OR), May, 2026.