Annie Lankford is a liscensed local pastor who is working toward ordination as an elder. She currently attends seminary at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. Annie is a 4th generation United Methodist Pastor. She graduated from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL in 1997 and has practiced law in AR since that time, working small businesses and individuals in the areas of estate planning and employment issues. 
Annie is active in the rotary club of West Little Rock, where she received Rotarian of the Year in 2019. She has also been named one of the Women to watch by Soiree Magazine and 40 Under 40 by Arkansas Business, among other awards. Annie's favorite Quote is: "Have courage and be kind. For where there is kindness, there is goodness, and where there is goodness, there is magic." - Cinderella.
She is married to Jack and together they have Beth(19), Jackson(18), Mary Margaret(17), Sam(15), and Cate(9). They also have 4 dogs: Lucy, Miley, Blaze, and Bones (Dogs) and 5 cats: Luca, Sophia, Playboy, Rebel, and Piglet.  

Q: What career accomplishment are you the most proud of?
A: My decision to follow God's call to ordained ministry.

Q: What is your favorite bible verse?
A: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Q:What's a fun fact?
A: I moved 9 times growing up and I have lived in 5 states.

Q: Are you a NLR native or did you grow up in another place or places?
A: I was born in Denver, CO. Grew up in Boston, MA.

Q: Do yo have a favorite place to eat in NLR/SHERWOOD? 
A: Gadwall's!!