Ann White

Founder & Executive Director

Ann is an internationally known author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She founded her global ministry, Courage For Life, out of a calling to share with others how God and His Word brought restoration to her life and marriage. Having personally experienced God’s grace, salvation, and the life-changing power of the Bible, Ann’s desire is to extend this same love, mercy, and encouragement to others, so they too may be reconciled to God. Ann is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her family reside in Belleair Shores, FL.

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Kathy Urbanick

Ministry Director

Kathy is passionate about sharing Courage For Life through our prison ministry. Her heart to serve incarcerated women resonates not only with the female offenders, but with the prison officials who recognize the tangible impact of Courage For Life. Kathy provides training to chaplains, deputy wardens and volunteers who teach our Courage For My Life resources in various states. She is the grateful mother of two sons and daughter-in-law; as well as grandmother to her precious granddaughter. Kathy enjoys hiking, traveling and sharing a laugh with her family and friends.

Angie Bauman

Chief Operating Officer
Education & Innovation Director

Angie serves people by educating them with knowledge, equipping them with skills, and mobilizing them with resources. Her leadership expertise and educational credentials are in education, online learning, discipleship, apologetics, and mathematics. Dr. Bauman has earned an MDiv, ThM, and PhD in Christian education, an MSEd in instructional design for online learning, a graduate certificate in online teaching, and a BSEd in secondary mathematics. She loves learning, spending time with family, and helping others grow spiritually through curriculum development, Bible teaching, mission experiences, and community engagement.

Ashley Cunningham

Communications & Operations Director

Ashley has served in national non-profits for over a decade. Her expertise is in business operations, strategic marketing, and team management. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Journalism from Troy University. Ashley is also a passionate Bible teacher, who loves helping others navigate their doubts and discover confidence in Christ. She earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Apologetics from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Ashley enjoys early mornings on her porch swing sipping a good cup of coffee and cheering on her favorite sports team, the Chicago Cubs.