Sister Lynne Smith was called to spiritual life as a young girl, telling her mother that she wanted to become a nun when she grew up. While her mother told her that only Catholic women could become nuns, Sister Lynne continued to feel a call to give her life in service to God and others.

Lynne became a Presbyterian pastor and led parishes in Kansas and Iowa for over 15 years before discovering Benedictine Women of Madison. She visited Holy Wisdom Monastery and soon began to attend retreats with the Sisters and explore the different resources for spiritual development at the monastery. Sister Lynne felt that she had found her hearts home in the Sisters community and decided to start the journey of becoming a community member. In 2000, she made her profession to the community as the first Protestant member.

She is active at the monastery and at events around the country. She currently works as director of membership, playing a vital role in helping women recognize and explore their own vocational callings.