Elk City United Methodist Church

If we were to design a t-shirt for Jen, it would read “Tiny Human Tamer” or “I Speak Toddler,” which she is and she does as Kids Day Out Director at Elk City UMC! She took over the position in October 2023 and loves the passion, teamwork and leadership at work. “I love my job for all of the ‘little reasons,’” she said. “I love working with children, and how their faces light up when they learn something new! I love their imagination as well! Seeing things through a child’s eyes is the BEST!” Jen is driven by compassion, accountability, dependability and honesty. When she’s not wrangling toddlers at the church, she loves to spend time with her family: husband, Scott, and two daughters, Chelsey and Britney. She also loves going to church and can be found walking the aisles of Hobby Lobby on a regular basis! It’s no surprise that Jen’s favorite volunteer ministry is with the littles at Elk City UMC. She helps with the Children’s Ministry, weekly, teaching and working with the 2- and 3-year-olds. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Jen’s biggest hope is to be part of each child’s story that comes through these doors. “ALL children are welcome here,” she said. “I want to teach children about Jesus and how He loves each of them so BIG! Being a director/teacher has been a dream of mine since I was a teenager! This is my passion!”