All About Me

Welcome to this space! I'm so glad to connect with you.

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I have over 20 years of experience in children, youth and family ministry, including time spent in the congregation as the Director of Faith Formation (serving birth-fifth grade families) and Youth Director (sixth through twelfth grade families). Throughout my career, I've intentionally designed programming connecting the Bible to the everyday experience to inspire faith with a pulse. I place added focus on empowering family faith growth through materials that open communication, nurture relationship, and deepen faith formation.  

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My gratitude for Christ's love and the gift of this life He's given me is the driver in all I do. I graduated from Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) with a double major in religion and psychology. I also hold a Master of Arts in Biomedical Ethics. But, really, I'm a child of God on the journey with you, making a difference where I can. :)

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I am the lucky bride of my high school sweetheart, Charlie, and blessed mother to three beautiful girls: Grace, Hannah and Ava. My love for them propels much of what I create and do. We also have an adorable puppy, Willow, who is spoiled rotten!

 

When I'm not cheering my girls on at their activities or sharing a cup of coffee with a friend, I like to sit behind my computer and write programming reminding you that God loves you and gives your life meaning, value and purpose. Though life is complex, we have a God who says, "I see you and I love you." When we cling to these key truths, our perspective shifts. God's love becomes central and the result is known self-worth and assurance that fills us with hope everyday.

I pray the materials you find here will bless your home and church, and I look forward to sharing my gifts of organization, creativity, and relationship as I consult for your program and the families you love. Together, we'll lift it to its best! 

xx Melissa Nesdahl