Family Ministry

About Me

I am proud to call St. Helens not only my home, but the home of both my grandparents before me. In fact, my paternal grandparents graduated from St. Helens High School in 1949! Just like them, I married my high school sweetheart and 20 years (plus) later we are raising our 4 beautiful children on our family farm. Beyond farming and raising a family, I am the Pastor of Family Ministries at YCF!

Through hard work and dedication, I was able to get my Bachelor’s Degree in child & Family Studies. Even though that goal was completed many years ago, I still consider myself a lifelong learner. Currently, I am enrolled in the Small Church Academy a program that encourages small church leaders to thrive in the environment God placed them in. Eventually, I would love to pursue a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership with a Biblical focus (if you know of such program, please let me know!) Also, on my bucket list is to be a children’s author and to teach until I am 85!

Teaching either at church or the school is my true passion. I love building relationships not only with the students I teach, but also their families. I began leading Children’s Ministry at YCF in 2011 and in the Fall of 2022 accepted the position of Family Ministries Leader. My big dream goal is to teach as many parents as I do students. I would love to build a stronger community, that strives in family relationships where God is the main focus.