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Youth director opening
The full-time Director of Youth Ministries position at St. Paul is presently open. For more information>>
Joanna Roland | Administrator for preschool & kids’ learning
563-326-3547 ext. 219
Joanna’s world is splashed with primary colors, alphabets, and stories of Jesus. She oversees all aspects of children’s learning ministries at St. Paul, including our licensed weekday preschool and Sunday Morning Learning program for birth through sixth-grade. She’s an enthusiastic guide for preschool teachers, parents, and church volunteers who have kids at heart.
Joanna and her husband George, of Estes Construction Co., are the parents of two adult children, Erik and Beth.
Michelle Juehring | Children & family life coordinator
563-326-3547 ext. 227
Michelle focuses on ministry for children (birth to 6th grade) and their families through Sunday classroom activities, family life events, and congregational experiences. With dedication to creating experiences that help children grow in faith, she also reaches out to the parents of newborn and newly-baptized children. She has a background in marketing, administration, and education.
Michelle and her husband Dave are the parents of Dane (4) and Shelby (2). Marathons and triathlons are on her personal victory list.
Margaret Haas | Neighborhood Schools Program Coordinator
563-326-3547 ext. 245
Margaret takes the lead in the church’s partnership with the kids and teachers in two neighborhood schools: Madison Elementary and J.B. Young Intermediate. She’s the connecting point with potentially hundreds of St. Paul people who will be involved in mentoring, prayer, and special events.
With a background in Habitat for Humanity, Margaret brings a passion for serving the church and community. She and her husband Duane are active St. Paul members. You’ll find them occasionally behind the Book Corner counter.
Teresa Whitbeck | Childcare team leader
Teresa welcomes children and parents into the Sunday-morning nursery and supervises and trains the childcare staff.
She works as a school-based specialist with Vera French Community Mental Health Center. A 1990 graduate of West High School, she has lived in Davenport her entire life.
Teresa and Michael are the parents of Kaila (9) and Seth (18).
"Faith is a way of looking at what is seen and understanding it in a new sense." ~Frederick Buechner