Since 2011, I have worked with students in unconventional settings. As a student ministries director and camp coordinator I have had the opportunity of working with children and youth of all ages in unique learning situations outside the classroom. Through camping ministries, mission trips, service projects, and church settings the world becomes a classroom and a teaching/learning experience. As an ordained pastor I have also worked with and counseled parents and families as they navigate uncharted waters during childhood and adolescent years.
I have been a consultant with the Rainbow team since 2021. Through my time here at Rainbow I have had many children’s Bibles, character building books, Bible studies, and spiritual formation books and lessons cross my desk. I see the immense value in adding Bible and theological studies to a student’s studies. Coming from a theological studies degree and a Christian leadership background, the inclusion of Biblical teaching and concepts is so important for character development and spiritual formation. Whether this is through intentional Biblical study or through incorporating Bible work within the curriculum, this is a significant element to a child’s education.
I look forward to hearing from you about your specific needs and desires for your students!
There is no greater joy, as a kid, than to open one’s eyes in the morning and see your world blanketed in snow. For some, this joy and enthusiasm wanes as we grow and must navigate our world, now covered in frozen fractals. For children, this joy should be fostered. Winter is full of magic and wonder ready for children of all ages to encounter. Let’s fill your arsenal with winter literature, games, activities, and crafts this season!
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It’s that festive time of year again! This has always been my favorite time of year. When I look back at my childhood, my fondest memories were the fun traditions my family made together during the holidays. Children find comfort and bonding in these traditions and it generates a special joy...
Enjoyed by families for generations, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made its debut in 1924 to celebrate and show off the opening of their World’s Largest Store in New York City. Offering a whopping 1 million square feet of clothing, household goods, and children’s toys, the newly expanded store...
It happens every year. Somewhere between mid-October and mid-November, that homeschool energy we started the year with becomes… well, seriously depleted! The excitement of new books, fresh routines, and those color-coded bins that were definitely going to change everything has faded. The kids’...
