Back in September I wrote this post where I talked a little about the Elementary program here at Gateway. Since the day I got here eight and a half months ago (wow, has it been that long already) I began the search for our next Elementary Director. I said that it was slow going as I was really holding out for just the right person. I wasn’t kidding about it being slow going. However, God is very good and he has provided!
On Monday I hired Cathy Harwick as our new Elementary Director. She comes to us from Corpus Christi and will begin on Sunday, February 1st. Early on in this process I had decided that I wanted to bring in someone at the top of their field, someone with loads of experience. Initially I was a little discouraged by the lack of options. However, I am thrilled to announce that Cathy has more than enough experience, even at leading an entire chidlren’s ministry significantly larger that Kids Quest. When it comes to Children’s Ministry, she’s one of the top in the nation (this is not an exaggeration). Wow! Good things are ahead for Kids Quest. The future is so bright I can hardly see!
So, be sure to seek her out on a Sundya morning. In a few weeks I’ll be posting information about another Parent 411 where you can get more information about where we’re headed in Kids Quest and an opportunity to meet Cathy in person.






23. January 2009 at 3:44 pm
Yeah! Can’t wait to welcome her aboard.
30. January 2009 at 2:47 pm
Kenny,
I hope you have your roller skates on!!! You’ll just love Cathy. I worked very closely with her in CC as the Children’s Church Coordinator (K-5) at BAF. She has more energy than all the KidsQuest kids put together and will be a tremendous addition to this ministry! Please give her my love!