Lisa Reddy earned a Master of Divinity from Urshan Graduate School of Theology, a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and is completing a PhD in Theological Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International, and is an adjunct professor at Urshan College. She also serves as chair for the SafeChurch UPCI Committee. Mel and Lisa Reddy founded The Sanctuary Church in Austin (Cedar Park), Texas, and serve as its Lead Pastors. They love doing life with their teenage son, Jude.