Meet the team
The people behind the table.
Se.cure exists because a few people believed that leaders need more than strategy — they need safety, belonging, and space to be human.
Founder & Executive Director
Sabina Pappu
Sabina Pappu is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a deep passion for the health and well-being of Christian leaders. Her journey began at the age of 16 when she developed a burden for supporting leaders navigating the challenges of ministry. In 2020, as reports surfaced of Christian leaders stepping away from ministry, Sabina felt compelled to delve deeper into leadership formation and human development.
Before her time at Dallas Seminary, Sabina earned a B.A. in Counseling from Moody Bible Institute, where she cultivated a profound love for understanding the human story. She firmly believes that God, as the Creator of humanity, speaks into our struggles, yet many are hindered from seeking Him by misconceptions about His character. This conviction led to the vision of Se.cure — an initiative rooted in her belief that the next generation of Christian leaders must be secure in God's character, allowing Jesus to reveal all the parts of their lives that need healing. She believes that a leader who is rooted in their relationship with Jesus and receiving healing in their story is then freed to lead from it to tell the world about Emmanuel, God with us.
Sabina emphasizes that our personal stories are our most remarkable testimonies and a battleground where the enemy seeks to sow doubt and despair. She sees community as vital — particularly for Christian leaders — to combat isolation and provide support. The mission of Se.cure is to offer a safe space where leaders can ask hard questions, find healing, and lead from a place of authenticity and strength.
Sabina is driven by her desire to help the next generation of Christian leaders have a safe space where they feel seen, loved, and known. Through Se.cure, she hopes to inspire leaders who turn to God first, see "cure" in their stories, and live out their callings with boldness and freedom.
Meet the Se.cure Board
Individuals committed to the renewal of Christian leadership, and the story of every emerging leader.
Secretary
Abigail John Heydt
Se.cure has always been what I wish I had when I was younger. As someone who grew largely away from the Indian Christian community, I struggled to find mentorship where someone understood my background and family dynamics. When I first connected with Se.cure everything just made sense. Se.cure provides the home that so many of us grew up wishing we could go to when family dynamics were hard or church tensions were high.
Occupation: Pediatric ICU Nurse
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Marketing & Communications Chair
Chauncéa Carothers
I am committed to helping shape the purpose of every person I mentor. I firmly believe in equipping and empowering the next generation of leaders — in Jesus' name.
Occupation: Speaker | Brand Strategist | Content Creator
Location: Born and raised in Washington, D.C., based in Los Angeles, CA
Community Engagement & Growth Chair
Matt Samuels
Se.cure is the kind of community I needed — and still need. It's a space where leaders can be honest about their stories, their struggles, and their pain. A safe place to come out of hiding, to be known, and to walk through the process of Christ redeeming every part of our story.
Occupation: People & Culture Leader
Location: Atlanta, GA
Resource Development Chair
Sherry Varughese
As someone who has served in pastoral ministry with her husband for over two decades, I am committed to collaborating and leading with compassion and cultural humility. As a trauma-informed clinician who has experienced her own healing in secure, safe spaces, I have a passion for helping transform fractured stories into integrated, redeemed relationships with God, others, and themselves.
Occupation: Trauma-Informed Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: Memphis, TN