As Temporary Christian Education director, Brenda will collaborate with the children and youth Sunday school teachers, prepare supplies, coordinate the children’s moment, lead weekly youth club, plan youth activities and communicate with parents regarding activities. Brenda will work with pastor(s), teachers, committee members and parents to ensure all children know they are loved and valued by God and our congregation. And that Federated Church is a place where they can learn, have fun and make memories.
Brenda first started attending Federated Church at the age of three when her parents, Harold and Rogalyn Stevens, moved to Columbus. Brenda was confirmed at Federated and was active in children and youth activities. After high school, Brenda attended UNL and graduated with a degree in psychology. Brenda and her husband, Mike were married at Federated Church. They have three children who are all active in children/youth programs at Federated; Jessica (freshman @ Doane), Elizabeth (junior at Lakeview) and Toby (6th grader at Shell Creek). Brenda has spent the past 18 years working as a stay-at-home mom which allowed her time to volunteer with MOPS, the Lakeview Baseball/Softball Assoc., various school activities, serving as a Sunday school teacher, funeral committee co-chair and various committees within Federated.
“I have so many great memories from growing up at Federated Church – playing with the toy kitchen set that is still in our nursery, children’s moments with Jane Hopp, and hanging out at the youth center. I love that my children are growing up at Federated. I hope that the experiences they have at Federated and the memories they make here, will lead to church being a priority in their adult lives and in their children’s lives.”