Rev. Dr.  Tanya Marie Eustace is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church through the Rio Texas Conference. She serves as Director, Children and Intergenerational Ministries at Discipleship Ministries (formerly known as the General Board of Discipleship).

Tanya completed her PhD in Christian Education and Congregational Studies at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Her cognitive discipline was process and relational theology. Tanya is a qualitative researcher with a focus on children's spirituality. The title of her dissertation is: "Experiencing God Together: A Practical Theology for Ministry with Children. "

Tanya has 17 years of experience as Christian Educator and Minister to Children and Families in the local church. 

When Tanya is not at work, she can be found spending time with her Portuguese Water Dog, Bela Esperanza (beautiful hope). They are working together to become a certified therapy dog team so that Bela can join Tanya in ministry.

Tanya also spends a lot of her free time outside- experiencing God’s beautiful creation. Running, Cycling, and Yoga help keep Tanya connected to God as well as personal meditation, prayer, and her time with beloved friends and family. She has completed 3 marathons and a Bike MS 150 mile ride. Tanya believes that God is actively present in the lives of all people and enjoys discovering God in every life moment.