Linda Mirante, a native of Conneautville, PA, graduated from Cincinnati (OH) Bible College in 1974 with a B.S. in Christian Education and has done graduate work at Huntington (IN) College. She served as Youth Director at the Markle (IN) Church of Christ from 1974 to 1977.

In 1977 Linda married Paul Mirante, a native of Wabash, IN. They have three grown children: Darin, Page and Stephen (married to Tammy) and two grandchildren. They owned and operated Joy Christian Bookstore for 16 years and now own the Wabash Engraving and Gift Center.

Linda is a graduate of Leadership Development, Wabash (IN), is listed in Who's Who of American Women and has served on various boards, including: Board of Directors for the Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-91 Chamber President; Board of Directors for the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity; Junior Achievement Volunteer. She currently serves as a Cincinnati Christian University trustee.

A member of the National Speakers Association, Linda travels across the country speaking at retreats, conferences and conventions. Her desire is to motivate and encourage people with hope, joy and laughter.

For many years Linda volunteered as teacher of the Ladies' Bible Study at BCCC. In 1994 she became a part-time staff member and currently is Director of the Women's Ministry and the Guest Services Ministry at BCCC. "I love the Lord, life and people," Linda says, and her life and ministry exemplify this.