Linda Michel
Director of Children's Ministry
Tell us
about yourself:
I
am married to Henry Michel and have one
son Rick and two stepchildren, Mark and Diane. In my leisure time, I enjoy playing the piano, going to the
theatre, physical fitness and reading. Prior to taking on the director role in children’s
ministry, I taught Sunday school for
many years and served NCPC in a leadership capacity facilitating long-range
planning efforts for the church and conducting staff leadership training
courses. While in the business marketplace, I defined and implemented Information
Technology solutions, business change initiatives, performed due diligence for
business acquisition, and integrated merged companies systems across multiple
states and countries. I hold a Bachelor of Science in
Information Systems, and two Associates degrees.
What
do you do as Director of Children’s Ministry?
I oversee the Lighthouse Children’s ministry for infants through sixth graders. More than anything, I want the kids to learn how much God loves them and how very important each one is in His eyes. It is of foremost importance that the kids have a safe environment while at the same time are having lots of fun participating in creative, Christ-centered activities. I continually strive to make our children’s ministry a place where kids are free to ask questions, feel welcome, make friends, and learn to give to others.
What is the best part of your job?
Being able to make a
significant contribution to God’s Kingdom and the future of our world. Children are our future!
What are the five most
important books you have read?
The Bible
What's So Amazing About Grace? - Philip Yancey.
The Prayer of Jabez - Dr. Bruce Wilkenson
Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
The Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens
What talent do you wish you had?
I love
to sing and wish that I could sing on key.
What is your favorite movie quote?
It is not our abilities that show what we
truly are... it is our choices.
- Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets
What do you order at Starbucks?
There are ministry people
who drink Starbucks coffee?
What food do you absolutely love?
What food do you hate?
I
love Mexican food and hate lima beans
What scripture guides your life?
Psalm 37:4-6 “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and he will do this; He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. “
