Lena VanAusdle currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, Lewis, who serves as the pastor of the New York City, NY; New Jersey North; and Hartford, CT congregations and Senior pastor for congregations of United Church of God in Malawi and Zimbabwe.

She has her bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in Clinical Counseling. Her passions include God's way of life, traveling, writing, helping people, cooking, and quilting.