Hello there….welcome to my new website and blog! I’ve spent many years teaching children and I’ll be sharing some of the things I’ve learned here—including practical tips, and new insights and ideas. Teaching children to love God and serve Him is the heart of my ministry, and I’ll discuss a range of topics related to their spiritual—as well as their physical, mental, and  emotional needs.

My emphasis will be on understanding children and how they learn, and ways we can teach them more effectively. Other topics I’ll write on are parenting, education, church ministry, missions, and our American heritage.

Background: I’m a credentialed children’s minister and have a BS degree in Family Studies and a Master’s in Education.  My experience (more in the bio section) includes the following: Children’s Ministries Director of the People’s Church in Salem, Oregon; National Children’s Ministry Consultant of the Assemblies of God, Good News Club teacher, bus ministry director, children’s church and Sunday school teacher, workshop leader, writer, and teaching at the college level.

My husband, Roger, and I are blessed with four grown children and 10 grandchildren—eight granddaughters and two grandsons. We are a musical family and all our children are involved in ministry. Roger and I enjoy singing in our church choir and with the Tulsa Praise Orchestra Celebration Choir.

Resources: My hope is that you will find encouragement and great resources here—whether you’re a parent, teacher, church volunteer — or anyone who wants to invest in the lives of children!  Be sure to check out the resource page for free downloads.

God bless you!

Verda