Marilyn Elliott has been a student of formative spirituality since she encountered the forces of formation in her own life in 1991. Her work has encompassed the creation and engagement of formative experiences for many, involving both church and seminary.

She has wide pastoral experience in partnership with her husband Steve. Together, they have lead three churches over 31 years, provided missionary member-care and pastoral retreats in Chile, Argentina and Venezuela since l985, and formation teaching during Field Conferences in Eastern Europe and Indonesia.

She is a challenging communicator with a deep understanding of spiritual hungers and human passion.

Marilyn retired from Asbury Theological Seminary where she served as Vice President for Community Formation.