Stephen and Debbie Pickering have been married since 2005 and have 3 children. They live in the Springfield Diocese in North Adams, MA. Steve is a home physical therapist who has also worked in outpatient, skilled nursing, and pediatric settings. He has run Bootcamp style exercise classes, run numerous parish and family picnics, leading the activities and entertainment for all ages. He is currently running a youth soccer program for kids Pre-K through 2nd grade and coaching girls ages 10-12. 

Debbie is a stay-at-home mother who homeschools her 3 children. She is a talented artist who has a degree in graphic design. She has experience working with kids running an after-school program, has taught art at St. Michael's in Brattleboro, VT, and currently teaches art for homeschoolers at St. Joseph's in Shelburne Falls.

They have been teaching Faith Formation together and separately since 2007 and helped run the youth group at their local parish. Steve is the active DRE and teacher at St. Joseph's where Debbie will be teaching pre-kindergarten. Their goal is to spread the love of Jesus and love of neighbor to their local community using their God given talents and gifts.