Paula Mazza is the Director of Children’s and Preteen Ministries at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, a place she has called home since she was 10 years old. With over 30 years of preteen ministry experience, Paula has been hanging out with preteens since she was a preteen herself!

Paula has her Master of Arts degree in Children and Family Ministry from Bethel Seminary and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree. In addition, Paula is facilitator of the Engage Certificate Program in Pastoral Care in partnership with Bethel Seminary and the International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM). She is a long-time partner with FourFiveSix.org and is the founder of graceinrealtime.com.

Paula and her husband host and produce the Grace in Real Time Podcast which focuses on conversations around mental health, faith and authentic community.  Paula is married to the love of her life and gets to be called “mom” by four fantastic young adults.