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Articles
- A Theology of Humor by Cheryl Taylor
- Ministering With Humor by Stephanie Nance
- Christian Leaders Having Fun? by Pam Morton with Kathy Jingling
- The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter by Dwenda Gjerdingen, MD, MS
Resources
Book Reviews
- Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins
- The Purse-Driven Life by Anita Renfroe
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Women in Ministry Website Team
The Women in Ministry web team serves in planning and providing content for the Women in Ministry website. Members select pertinent themes for the site based on the diverse areas of ministry they represent, network with women ministers of excellence for interviews and articles, and research the best related resources in order to equip women ministers who visit the site.
Beth Grant - Chairperson
Dr. Beth Grant serves as chairperson for the national Assemblies of God Women in Ministry Task Force. She and her husband David have served as Assemblies of God missionaries to Southern Asia for 28 years. While focused on India, their heart for missions has carried them to over 30 nations of the world. Beth is the U.S. liaison for Project Rescue, an AGWM ministry in Eurasia to girl victims of forced prostitution.
As a guest lecturer in missions and cross-cultural studies, Beth has taught at colleges in India, Europe and the United States. As an international guest speaker at women’s retreats, her heart is to inspire women to fulfill God’s purposes for their lives and to courageously touch their world with God’s transforming love.
Beth earned an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Education from Biola School of Intercultural Studies in Los Angeles, California. One of Beth’s most treasured roles is that of mother of two daughters, Rebecca and Jennifer.
Jennifer Gale
Jennifer is associate pastor of Evangel Temple Christian Center in Springfield, Missouri. She is originally from Washington State, but moved to Missouri to complete her Master of Divinity degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. She and her husband Greg have two young sons.
Sandi Bradford
Sandi has been involved in directing graded music programs, teaching ministry, and prayer ministry to moms. She currently supports her husband in his ministry as general secretary of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri.
Yen Sha Lim
A graduate of Central Bible College and an ordained Assemblies of God minister, Yen Sha has served as assistant pastor and interim pastor. She has spoken at conferences in the United States and overseas, and has held various positions in banking. Yen Sha’s husband Steve is professor of leadership and ministry at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Sandra.
Juli Nelson
Juli is employed in two part-time ministry positions: as pastor of First Christian Church in Clever, Missouri, and associate pastor of educational development at Evangel Temple Christian Center in Springfield, Missouri. An ordained minister, Juli has served in a variety of ministry capacities including church organist, director of Christian education, adjunct instructor in music and biblical studies at Evangel University, and as a retreat speaker. Juli holds a bachelor’s degree in music, a master of theological studies from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a master of divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary. She and her husband Nathan are the parents of two adult children.
Dr. Cheryl Taylor
Cheryl Taylor is the director of the doctor of ministry program at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. She also serves as the vice president for academics at Asia Theological Centre for Evangelism and Missions, an Assemblies of God Bible college in Singapore. She previously served in local church ministry, on the district level, and on the foreign mission field.
Dr. Peggy Wobbema
Dr. Peggy J. Wobbema is currently a staff chaplain at Cox Health Systems and director of pastoral care at Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
Stephanie Nance
Stephanie is an ordained minister who originates from Oklahoma and ministered in Alaska for 5 years as an associate pastor and worship leader. Currently, she is completing her Master of Divinity in expository preaching at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. Stephanie founded Heartflow Ministries in 2007 to minister from her God-given passion to the broken-hearted through preaching, teaching, and music. Stephanie ministers from the depths of a soul truly connected to the Father’s heart. Stay up-to-date with Stephanie’s journey as she shares her insights on her blog at www.heartflowministries.org.
