Who we are

Yada Beginnings

Founded in 2003, YadaFactor began when Pegi, Debbie, and Cindy formed a small group that dared to share their struggles. Although already dedicated to learning God’s Word and serving Him, their life circumstances and relationships overshadowed the joy and freedom promised in Christ. What started as a Christian twelve step Bible study eventually transformed into an intimate fellowship based entirely on God’s Word.

OUR VISION

Everyone knows and hears God

OUR MISSION

Helping people know it is possible to

hear God personally through

reading, writing, and sharing scripture

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Meet our Board

Cindy Chamberland – Founder

Cindy is our resident thinker and a forever student of God’s word. Cindy has a doctorate in clinical counseling and a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Lynchburg, Virginia. She has a passion to connect with people and help them find hope and healing. On the weekends Cindy loves to ride motorcycles with her husband of 42 years to see the incredible beauty in God’s natural world. She also enjoys running and hiking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. She has two grown children and six grandchildren.

Debbie Csutoros – Founder

Debbie seeks to help others and honor God by “creating connection.” She discovered late in life that she is an artist, and it is in creating connections to God and the Bible that she feels most passionate. “If the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Word can change and heal me, they can change anyone.” Licensed in real estate out of high school, she continued her education, graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She continued to work in real estate and the building industry. Nine years as a leader in Bible Study Fellowship began her experience and love for the Bible. Debbie attends Spanish River Church in Boca Raton where she currently serves, connecting others to the YadaFactor mission. She is married to the love of her life, Steve, for 27 years and they have two wonderful grown daughters.

Pegi Richardson- Founder

Because the Living God has radically transformed her life, Pegi desires to see other women’s lives changed and she is committed to giving them tools to do it. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and has been passionate about sharing YadaFactor with others for 18 years. As part of a mission’s team, Pegi traveled to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, where she taught YadaFactor and trained leaders. Pegi and her husband Joel have been married for 40 years and have two grown sons, a daughter preparing for college, and two grandchildren. They enjoy family time, travel, kayak adventures, beach walks and nature watching from their home on the Banana River. Pegi’s 15 years of experience as an Al-Anon member has greatly influenced the forming of YadaFactor and her years of listening to God and journaling in Yada have equipped her to persevere in her call to write stories of hope for others.

Rev. Rick Ouimet, Emeritus

Rick comes to us with over 40 years pastoral and non-profit experience. He is the Founder of Straight Street Ministries, a national ministry reaching at-risk youth the past 35 years with the love of Jesus Christ. Kids who may never enter our church doors, are finding hope, help, & healing by the thousands through this powerful para-church ministry. Rick is also the Founding Pastor of Mosaic Church Lynchburg. A cutting-edge coffee house church that will make you feel you’re walking into your favorite living room. Rick believes the local church’s Gospel-filled message needs to stay the same, but our methodology absolutely must change if we are to reach this generation for Christ. Rick recently retired from full time pastoring and is now on staff as a pastoral counselor, enabling him to continue ministering on a one-to-one basis. Rick has agreed to Chair the YadaFactor Board of Directors for the next several months during this exciting season of growth and renewed vision.

Bruce Plourde

Bruce is a social connector, creative contractor, and entrepreneur whose work centers on connecting businesses with their community. With a background in design and communications, and owner of City Imprints in Greenville, SC, Bruce provides over 20+ years of experiences including brand / content management, graphic design, and marketing communications having worked for Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale and other non-profit ministries. Bruce also offers product creation, book publishing, and funding experience to the team of board members and founders. After having graduated from the YadaFactor course and forming his own triad in 2020, he wanted to use his gifting and skills to advance the YadaFactor reach and impact because of his passion for everyone to know and hear God. Bruce accepted a position to serve on the board and is believing in what Jesus has declared in Matthew 19:26 for the ministry because with God all things are possible.

Steven Arbogast

Steve recently retired after a 47-year career in banking. At Northern Trust Company, he served as a senior credit officer overseeing East Coast regions, managing a credit portfolio exceeding $5 billion. He was also responsible for residential real estate activity from Stamford, Connecticut to Miami, Florida, and led efforts to reduce problem credits significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steve holds a B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting from Florida Atlantic University and has a Graduate Degree in Banking from Louisiana State University. He and his wife of over 48 years live in Coral Springs, Florida, and have three children and three grandchildren.

Meet our Staff

Kimberly McLain, Executive Director

Kimberly McLain serves as the Executive Director of YadaFactor. Kimberly holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Florida and has dedicated her career to building relationships and serving others. After graduating, Kimberly worked as Community Relations Director at Lake Wales Care Center, a faith-based community service organization in Central Florida. She then went on to work as a Grant Writer and Nonprofit Business Consultant – partnering with organizations to strengthen their impact and sustainability.

Kimberly has been practicing Yada personally for over 12 years, and has spent the last 4 years serving on the Board of Directors. She currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and 2 year old daughter.

Ann Hollensen, Course Administrator

As YadaFactor’s Course Administrator, Ann warmly welcomes participants and helps them navigate the YadaFactor experience. She joined the team in 2017 after learning to process life with God’s Word in a safe, supportive group. Experiencing God’s presence even in hard times has strengthened her faith and deepened her relationships. She is passionate about helping others be honest with God and themselves, and loves seeing people discover real joy connecting with Him.

Ann lives in South Florida with her husband, Jeff. They met at Michigan State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She enjoys reading, nature walks, and visiting their children and grandchildren in Syracuse, NY.

Breana Maisano, Course Administrator

Breana first connected with YadaFactor through the YF Experience course, which completely transformed her relationship with the Lord. Learning to read the Bible intentionally and hear God more clearly has shaped her faith and daily life. One of her greatest joys is being part of a triad with two women who truly understand her, sharing life’s challenges and celebrations while always pointing each other back to Jesus. As YadaFactor’s Course Administrator, Breana loves supporting the team behind the scenes and is grateful to be part of the meaningful work God is doing through this ministry.