Marilyn Hagstrum Sharpe
 Marilyn Sharpe knows it's all about faith! She is the principal of Marilyn Sharpe Ministries, LLC, dedicated to helping congregations equip households to nurture faith in all of the generations, all of the time, wherever they are. She is a congregational coach, trainer, writer, presenter, speaker, retreat leader and teacher. She presents with energy, passion, and contagious enthusiasm.
A parent for 38 years and a grandparent for six years, Marilyn knows firsthand the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and challenges of being a family. She believes that all Christian adults are called to be faith parents to God's children. A Certified Family Life Educator, Marilyn has been a parent educator for 32 years, committed to helping parents become the best and most effective they can be. She teaches parents to celebrate their strengths, give and receive support, and glean wisdom from other parents. Marilyn helps faith parents and congregations work together to pass on faith and values to the children we all cherish. She knows that all the generations bring gifts to the body of Christ and that connecting them is essential.
Formerly a high school English teacher and a confirmation teacher and director for 23 years, Marilyn has a passion for kids and their families. She believes that families are the classroom for teaching all that is most important, the crucible for refining the best in each of us, and a safe harbor from life's storms.
With a BA from Wellesley College and an MA from Harvard University, she takes extraordinary joy in both learning and teaching. Marilyn is adjunct faculty at Luther Seminary and Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.
Marilyn has written a monthly column, Positive Parenting, for five years for The Metro Lutheran; a series of articles on children, youth, and family ministry for The Clergy Journal; and articles for Lifelong Faith Journal, Lutheran Partners, Seasons of the Spirit, The Advocate, Home Base, and Connect. She has done a series of podcasts on faithful parenting for Common Good Radio.
If you would like to learn more about Marilyn Sharpe's ministries, please contact her, using the information below:
Marilyn Sharpe Ministries, LLC
6501 Cherokee Trail
Edina, MN 55439
612-202-8152
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