This summer I am thrilled to be rejoining the GCC team! You may recognize my name, as this will be my third summer serving with the Grace staff. However, each year I have held a different title and this year will follow that trend! My first summer on staff I served as the Youth Ministry Intern. That summer has many sweet memories and I also remember several challenges we faced as we all navigated through Covid-19. Last summer I served as the Communications Director and spent time preparing the program, editing the website, and well… communicating with the church staff and body!
That brings us to this summer! I am excited to work this summer as our Ministry Coordinator! If you’re wondering, “What is a Ministry Coordinator?” Well, in a way it’s a little bit of a “Whatever you need me to do” job! This title includes combining some of what I’ve done the past two summers, as well as adding a few more things to the plate. I will be handling some communications responsibilities. I will also be assisting the youth program a bit. As Pastor Kyle heads off on his sabbatical I will be taking over some of his weekly office duties, too!
The summer season brings a different pace to life, as I teach full time during the year. From August to May you can find me teaching the sweetest third graders at Berean Academy. God has placed a deep calling in my life to teach and it is the most fulfilling job! Working at Berean also allows me to co-direct the student worship band. Some of these students attend our Igniter program at church, which I serve in on Sunday evenings.
It is a blessing to have a season of about two months where I’ve been able to work at the church I’ve been attending for the past nineteen years! I’m excited to serve our church body and work alongside such a wonderful staff again!
-Jillian Jantz
Ministry Coordinator