Lucille Turfrey, OAM, was born and raised in the Huon Valley in Tasmania. Following tertiary education, Lucille became an art teacher. A change of vocation later found her engaged in youth ministries as a Salvation Army officer. Her ministry included camping, congresses and leadership training. Related responsibilities included writing manuals for leaders and booklets on basic theology. Lucille was appointed principal of the Officer Training College in Southern Australia. Later service found her involved in ministry in Scotland before being appointed to Russia-again as Training Principal. In retirement Lucille has taken up pen, pencil and paintbrush to express the principles and practice that have been her focus, formula and foundation.