Osheta is a sought after speaker, Spiritual Director, and the author of Shalom Sistas, a resource for women on everyday peacemaking, and Dear White Peacemakers, on racial reconciliation. Although she’s a proud Texan, Osheta deeply loves living in Saint Paul. Her name is pronounced, “O-she-da” and so many people have asked if it means something. It doesn’t. Her dad just made it up. But if she were to go to “Urban Dictionary” and create a definition for my name it might say something like this: An ESFJ peacemaker who loves parties, people, and popcorn with red wine. A pastor who is convinced God has a sense of humor. In her role as Community Life Pastor, Osheta loves to plan Roots gatherings, spend hours sitting at a coffee shop listening to faith stories, and making sure Roots feels like a family where all find belonging and every voice is heard. She’s also a Type-A personality that enjoys keeping the trains running on time. She’s passionate about the discipleship of our younger members (toddlers, children, and youth), racial reconciliation, peacemaking, and community development in the urban core. She’s an optimistic cookbook reader, believes everything is better after a nap, and spends her days off at the library. At the top of her bucket list to ride in a hot air balloon.
