Impulsive Joy

I guide people who serve in family ministry by promoting best practices and developing a customized roadmap that will put vision into action.

I believe those who lead in the church are standing at a crossroads.  Now, more than ever, we need leaders who understand how to work strategically and empower the body of Christ to do the work of the ministry.  I help leaders realize a better way to approach family ministry to maximize their influence in the lives of others.

I’m a wife, mom of boys and connector of people. I’ve worked in Children’s Ministry (as a volunteer and on church staff) for almost ten years. Currently I help churches with their Elementary Programming through my Specialist role with Orange, a division of The reThink Group. My practical perspective on ministry will give you the tools you need to inspire others to invest in future generations.

Oh and I love to sing both roles from the musical “Wicked” in my car…just in case you were wondering.

Recommendations

“Your first couple of years in ministry can be tough. I have been fortunate enough to have Joy as my friend, mentor and partner in family ministry. She has been so much more to me than an Orange Specialist…more like my Orange Fairy Godmother! From helping me implement curriculum to coaching me over the phone for almost 2 hours as I freaked out over addressing Orange in “big church” for the first time, Joy has been there for me. She has a real gift for connecting leaders, seeing their potential and spurring them on toward greatness.  Her heart for seeing leaders thrive in their respective ministries is so evident and to watch how personally  invested she is in both her work and family is inspiring. I’ve never met anyone who lived up to their name quite like her! She truly is a joy to know.” ~Daniel D.

“Joy is a…well…Joy to have on the other end of the phone or email! Her support and encouragement for us as we implement an orange strategy is always evident. She’s quick to respond with answers when I have questions and goes the extra mile to track down a solution or answer to even the most unique questions or issues I run into. My church was enduring a very tight financial situation when I joined the staff, and Joy made sure we were able to get started using 252Basics. Her insight into church work, kids, families, and worship is a great asset to anyone she serves. Knowing Joy is just a phone call, email, or Facebook away is a much needed comfort while putting together our strategy for impacting kids and families in the local church.” ~ Casey O.

“I’ve worked alongside Joy in several different capacities over the last few years. She consistently raises the excellence of any project or initiative she’s involved with, taking it to another level and thriving on challenges. Joy has the unique ability to offer unconditional respect and deeply connect with others while also challenging them to BE and to DO their best. I’ve watched her repeatedly (with goosebumps on my arms) inspire and engage preschoolers, children, teenagers, college students and adults of all ages in many different circumstances in ways they really understand. If I had to sum Joy up in just one phrase, I’d say she “translates vision into action”. She is an experienced leader and knowledgeable practitioner about many areas in ministry, but also advocates passionately for topics less discussed like active worship and serving others. Joy’s wiring– at a time when the church stands at a crossroads– could not be more needed!” ~ Cara M.

“Joy is more than just fun to work with. Sure, she’s smart, fast and knows her stuff – all of which makes each call a delight. But she’s a wealth of information on creative ways to make your program really shine! She’s innovation and inspiration bottled up with the label “joy”. You’ll be impressed. But better yet, you’ll be inspired!” ~ Chris L.  Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

“Joy’s passion for people and excellence is both inspiring and contagious. Her creative problem-solving and can-do attitude come together to make her a force for the Kingdom. She is a leader’s leader; and I always leave our conversations encouraged and inspired.”  Julie P.

“Joy has a passion for excellence and a great heart for kids! She brought a level of organization and teamwork to our Children’s Ministry team that elevated the whole team. She has great vision and works tirelessly to make things come together with expertise and professionalism. Kids were leading kids in worship and they were all growing in their faith and worship of the Lord. They were having a great time at it too.” ~Tom C.

“Joy is amazing to work with. Her heart to see kids connect with Jesus is evident in all she does. Her infectious energy and enthusiasm made her a great asset to our team and I enjoyed watching her work. Her connections with parents and students encouraged them and always pointed them to Christ. As a worship leader I was always wowed by the way she could engage a room full of people – kids and adults alike! I would not hesitate to recommend Joy. Her natural gifts of leadership and encouragement of others are her strongest assets.” ~Jennifer L.

“Joy has an incredibly joyful spirit. She is a wonderful person to work with, because she is excellent at motivating her peers and creating a comfortable and exciting work environment. Joy’s ability to form instant relationships/connections with people is admirable, and I truly enjoyed my time working with Joy.” ~Nathalie D.

“I worked with and around Joy for a year in IBC’s children ministry. She was the leader of the kids that led worship in all the children environments. She displayed a professional attitude in leading and performing, always prepared. This is definitely Joy’s element of giftedness. Her leadership skills are strong in that she understands the importance of building relationship with the kids, and the kids responded in kind. Joy’s energy level is also a plus in that she brings excitement to every venue. I highly recommend Joy. She’s one of a kind.” ~ Joel E.