LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kristin’s journey into midwifery began not in a classroom, but in her own experience as a mother. In 2004, while pregnant with the second of her four children, she felt a pull toward something different. After experiencing two hospital births, she began educating herself on the options available for home birth. The subsequent arrival of her next two children—born as peaceful water births under the care of an amazing midwife—changed the trajectory of her life. Experiencing the profound beauty of childbirth in a natural, home setting ignited a calling she could not ignore: to serve families as a midwife.

A dedicated student of her craft since 2004, Kristin has practiced independently as a Traditional Midwife (DEM) since 2013. She earned her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) in 2015 and became a Licensed Midwife (LM) with the State of Michigan in 2019. She has been serving her clients under Arts of Love Birth Services throughout this time.

While the dream of opening a birth center in Kalamazoo had been on her heart since 2012, God had a different timeline and a broader plan. From 2020 to 2024, Kristin paused her Michigan plans to relocate to Florida to care for her terminally ill father-in-law. During this season of caregiving, God continued to pull at her heart, refining her vision for making a difference.

Upon returning to Michigan in 2024, the vision became crystal clear. It was no longer just about a building or profitability; it was about a movement. God revealed the model for the Covenant Life Birth & Wellness Foundation—not merely a clinical birth center, but a community-focused, collaborative effort to help individuals and families.

Today, Kristin leads the Foundation with a mission to bring together independent providers of different modalities—from midwifery to functional medicine—under one roof. She is dedicated to creating a space where every family receives compassionate care and informed consent. Since receiving this clarity, Kristin describes her leadership style simply: "God is leading the way, and we are just trying to keep up."

KRISTIN RICHARDS-CAPP, LM, CPM
FOUNDER/CEO

Sarah Colwell serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for Covenant Life Birth and Wellness. 

In this governance role, she uses her administrative strengths and nurturing spirit to support the leadership team and ensure our Board operates with clarity and integrity.  With a strong foundation in faith and a deep passion for supporting mothers, she is dedicated to maintaining accurate records, facilitating transparent communication, and helping to steward the vision that creates a warm, welcoming environment for every family we serve.

Professionally, she practices as a doula and the owner of Sarah’s Doula Services and New Covenant Birth Doulas, an agency platform that supports moms through faith-filled, personalized birth care. 

Her experience in birth work allows her to bring both compassion and practical insight into the boardroom, ensuring our decisions always prioritize the families we are here to serve.  Whether she is working with clients or fulfilling her duties as a Board officer, her heart for ministry and maternal care shines through in everything she does.

Michael brings a formidable blend of corporate discipline, strategic precision, and compassionate service to the Covenant Life Birth & Wellness Foundation. 

A veteran technology leader with over 30 years of experience, Michael has driven cybersecurity and operational excellence for Fortune 500 powerhouses including Pfizer, Zoetis, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

His career has been defined by protection and integrity. As a specialist in Threat Intelligence and Security, Michael has led global teams to neutralize risks, managed multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, and established trusted partnerships with the FBI Cyber Division. He holds the industry’s most respected certifications, including CISSP and is a certified SAFe Agilist.

While his background is deeply technical, Michael’s leadership style is defined by a quiet, thoughtful approach. He values listening over talking, believing that true solutions come from understanding the finest details of a problem. His meticulous nature and tendency to deeply analyze complex situations serve as a vital safeguard for the Foundation, ensuring that every operational decision is executed with excellence and security.

Michael’s heart for serving others has always run parallel to his professional life. He previously served his community as a Reserve Deputy with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department, strengthening community trust. Additionally, he spent several years as a Powerlifting Coach for the Special Olympics, where he helped athletes build resilience and achieve personal bests.

At Covenant Life Birth and Wellness Foundation, Michael operates as the strategic architect behind the vision. Driven by a calling from God and a deep compassion for families, he creates the infrastructure that allows our providers to focus on care. He is dedicated to ensuring that this Foundation stands as a reliable, efficient resource for a community that deserves the very best.