Amy is the part-time Children’s Ministry Director who enjoys planning Sunday and Wednesday programs for children from PK-5th grade. Her programs teach the gospel in a personal and individual way that children can understand and apply to their daily lives. She also plans exciting events for children and their families throughout the year. Her favorite event is Vacation Bible School, where she sees children excited and engaged in lessons and activities. She loves to hear how children live out their faith at home and school. Amy is also planning family discipleship events, mom’s groups, and outreach events to build a strong community of moms supporting each other.

 

Amy grew up attending and participating in events at her church. In middle school, she went on her first mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where she held VBS for a couple of villages. From that moment on, she fell in love with missions and serving children. She went to the Dominican Republic every year over spring break and spent one summer as a missionary intern. She went to Iowa State University and got her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She taught preschool special education for seven years before staying home with her children. While at home, she was involved with a MOPS group and Bible Study Fellowship. She has been a children’s leader with Bible Study Fellowship for the past two years, which has helped grow and disciple her as a wife and mom of young children. She has a heart for moms and their children and hopes to build a strong community at Lighthouse where moms can love and support each other.

 

When she isn’t leading children’s activities at church or Bible Study Fellowship, she is most likely spending time with her family. Amy and her husband Marc have two children, Marc Jr. and Ava. They enjoy taking their children to activities or spending time at home playing games, being outside with their children and family dog, Buddy. Amy also enjoys reading, baking, and traveling whenever she has free time.

 

 

 

 

 

Darla took on the role of Finance Administrator in April 2024, working part-time to manage the church’s finances while also offering administrative assistance to the staff. She’s been a part of the Lighthouse community since May 2023, drawn in by the light of God shining through the children’s ministry. In her free time, Darla enjoys reading, taking walks, listening to podcasts, and trying her hand at various craft projects.