About | Staff

  • Debbie Kay MacDonald • Executive Director

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    Debbie MacDonald is the Executive Director for LifeHouse of Houston and joined LifeHouse in January 2011. She transitioned into ministry after an outstanding corporate career for almost 30 years in executive positions in the commercial real estate industry, here in Houston with Transwestern Commercial Services for almost 10 years, and then with Cameron Management for 2 years. Debbie determined for the second half of her career that she wanted to do something “significant” instead of “successful” and pursued the non-profit world. She most recently was the Executive Vice President and COO of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She has been very active in the community and her church, having served as a Trustee for Christ United Methodist Church in Sugar Land, as treasurer for Houston West Emmaus Community for three years, and as a Lay Director, is currently preparing for the upcoming Women’s Walk to Emmaus. Debbie is married to her husband John of 31 years. They have two sons – Patrick, 22, and Kyle 19. Patrick attends Oklahoma State University and will graduate in May with a degree in Management with a minor in Finance. Kyle is currently studing Psychology at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Debbie and her husband stay busy during the Fall, as both boys play college level football for their respective schools.

  • Amanda Lea Butler • Director of Administration

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    Amanda is a Cum Laude graduate of Texas Tech University where she earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus in Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies. Although Amanda was born in Tyler, Texas, she still considers herself a native Houstonian –where she has lived for over 20 years. Amanda spends most of her free time with her family and absolutely loves her newest role as an Aunt – to her only niece.

    Amanda is involved in several Non-Profit Organizations. She is a member of the Circles of Women South Central Community, the Woman Within International Network and most recently began her involvement with the Empowered Girl Alliance, serving as a member of staff, as well as a mentor for empowered teenage girls. Her love and commitment to serving women and girls of all ages undoubtedly influenced her immediate heart connection to the mission of LifeHouse.

    Amanda joined LifeHouse in 2011 as the Director of Administration.

  • Serena and Steve Logue • House Parents

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    Serena and Steve have spent the majority of their marriage working together, as business owners and as parents. The two of them have shared the experience as Family Teachers for Father Flanagan’s Girls and Boys Town, where they modeled appropriate behaviors, morals and teaching youth life skills, while living with at-risk, high level behavior teenage girls.

    Serena has extensive training in Crisis Pregnancy Counseling. She has been a volunteer Counselor for a Crisis Pregnancy Center and Education for a Lifetime, in both San Diego and Colorado Springs. Serena has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, is a nationally certified EMT, certified as a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and has also served as a leader in many Bible studies, all of which are an incredible asset to her role as a House Parent.

    Steve has over 20 years of experience in owning and managing several successful small businesses – which significantly influenced his efficiency in serving as a House Parent – as this required energy, perseverance, vision, organization, budgeting and the ability to interact and understand other people. Steve also has experience working at a youth ranch, where he worked daily with the youth – teaching them new skills and encouraging their endeavors.

    The Logue’s have a heart for the youth and they believe that God has given them the opportunity to support those going through challenging times in their lives. Both Serena and Steve consider themselves to have servant’s hearts and exemplify Christ as a married couple, as parents to their 3 boys - Charlie, Max and Reagan, and as business partners.

    The Logue's joined LifeHouse in 2011!

  • Kymberly and Kirk Richard • House Parents

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    Kymberly and Kirk have been married for five years and have two toddlers - one daughter named River and one son Hezekiah. The Richard’s moved to Houston from San Diego when they joined LifeHouse as House Parents.

    Kymberly has experience in her role as a stay-at-home mom to her two children, a personal accountant, web designer as well as a personal chef for a fitness company. Both family and work kept her very busy but she the skills she learned in finding balance between the two helped shape her role as a House Parent. Kymberly was very involved in the ministry at Foothills, their church in California. She served in the Thriving Mom’s group and the Praying Wives ministry.

    Kirk grew up in Houston and moved to San Diego after living abroad with a Bible College and other various Christian ministries throughout the country. He also has experience in Restaurant Management – which fit well with his affinity for hospitality and serving others. Kirk loves working as a leader and especially in helping team members to grow individually in both their jobs and personal lives by reaching out with God’s love to those who might be struggling. Kirk also attended Sunday School regularly as well as a Small Group – where he became the hospitality administrator. Like Kymberly, he was very involved at their church, Foothills.

    Kymberly and Kirk brought excitement for their role at LifeHouse – excited for the opportunity to reach out to young women with compassion, healing and to help them find wholeness as young women of God.

    The Richard’s joined LifeHouse in 2011!