Heather has a deep appreciation for God’s sense of humor. As an MK (missionary kid), she had no desire to serve overseas. God, however, had other plans. She began her journey as a registered nurse, later transitioning into children’s ministry at a local church in Georgia. That led to a passion for building teams and developing volunteers that keeps her energized and expectant of what God wants to do in and through people. In 2019, God led her family to Belize, Central America, with a dream to someday provide a place for people in ministry to rest, relax, and refresh for little to no cost. That ginormous dream is slowly being realized as they run Placencia Beach Club and hope to add accommodations soon. (Let her know if you want to be on the invite list!) A combination of ministry experience and business entrepreneurial adventure gives Heather a unique perspective as she continues to see God work in myriad ways.
A perspective on bi-vocational ministry. If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, you know that it reaches much further than the time you’re officially “on the clock” for your job. Ministry can seep into every corner of our lives – sometimes in beautiful ways, other times in unhealthy ways. On a typical…
Put up the Christmas tree…..check. Bake cookies and take them to the neighbors….check. Choose gifts for loved ones….check. Attend holiday parties….check. Be present with the children in your Sunday school class or small group….check. Wait. There are so many things demanding your attention during this season. A good portion of them are beautiful, and sacred,…
I have hidden Your Word in my heart… Psalm 119:11 (NIV) The children were huddled together in little clumps around each table, talking excitedly among themselves as they began the activity. On the otherwise empty table were several chocolate pudding cups and a package of wet wipes. This lesson was about to get very messy…
One Step At A Time Have you ever had the privilege of being present when a little one takes his first steps? There’s anticipation and excitement and collectively-held breath… and then joy as he toddles forward, however short-lived. Those few seemingly insignificant movements literally change his life. They may not seem like much at first…
And then… These two simple words can be found together hundreds of times throughout the Bible. “…and then you will be able to serve Me.” Jeremiah 15:19 “And then the Lord your God will…” Deuteronomy 7:20 “Andrew…heard…and then followed Jesus.” John 1:40 Every time the phrase is used, you know something happened first in order…
It was Easter Sunday, and there were hundreds of little feet and big feet strolling through the halls of our kids’ area. Some of the faces were familiar ones while many were appearing in our doorways for the first time. Energy was high, and our Children’s Director zipped from room to room, checking on volunteers,…
I just blinked, and it’s December! What an incredible time of year. We have less than 30 days left to accomplish our goals for the year. We have an incredible opportunity to impact lives for God. It’s a season of nostalgia and traditions and joy. Joy. We associate it with the holiday season. It’s displayed…
There may not be much that our society agrees on these days, but I think we can agree on this one thing: social media is an essential tool for connecting families to our ministries. No matter which platform you choose to use, social media helps keep families in the know in a timely manner, in…