Biography Early in life Verda knew that she wanted to be a teacher. Her first teaching experience was assisting in a Sunday school class of 2nd grade boys when she was 12 years old. She began teaching Good News Clubs in her home pictured here in Downey, California. Later the family moved to Salem, Oregon, where they were active in ministry at the People’s Church. Verda directed the bus ministry, taught children's church, and also taught Good News Clubs in their home for 5 years. She joined the pastoral staff at People's as Children’s Ministry Director (and children's coordinator for "Jesus Northwest") and served in that capacity for 7 years. In 1998 she began serving as the National Children’s Ministry Consultant and Junior Bible Quiz Coordinator for the Assemblies of God. Verda's education includes a BS in Family Studies and a Masters in Education. She has written numerous teaching articles and has led teacher training workshops in various parts of the country, including INCM’s National Children’s Pastors’ Conferences. She has contributed articles to the Christian Education Counselor, Enrichment Journal, Radiant Life Curriculum, and Make Your Day Count magazine. Verda wrote Step One: A Guide for Teachers (GPH), and was a contributing author to Give Them What They Want, and Make a Difference, Be a Teacher! She has been an adjunct Instructor at Central Bible College and Oral Roberts University, and is currently an Instructor for Children's Ministry University Online. Roger and Verda have four grown children and nine grandchildren. |
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