Pastor David Hansen, Pastor
Pastor David Hansen is a fourth generation Lutheran pastor, ordained to ministry in 2006. Since 2014, David has led Spirit of Joy! through a time of exciting renewal in our ministry as our Pastor and the lead of our Redevelopment process. As of 2017, Pastor David has been called as the regular, long-term Pastor of our community. Pastor David attended Roanoke College, the School of Theology at the University of the South, and the Lutheran School of Theology at Gettysburg. Pastor David has a passion for building community and sharing the Gospel. He regularly speaks throughout the country on how ministries can use digital tools to better proclaim the Good News and build deeper relationships. He has spoken at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza, in many regional ELCA gatherings, and works one on one with congregations. Pastor David's ministry has been featured in The Lutheran and PLGRM magazines, and the books Click2Save, The Social Media Gospel, and Let's Kill Sunday School Before it Kills the Church. Pastor David consults with congregations, synods, and non-profits across the country on leading organizational renewal. Pastor David lives in The Woodlands with his wife Megan and his daughter. In his free time, Pastor David enjoys playing golf badly, reading, and learning and teaching about technology. [Read more...]
Pastor David Hansen is a fourth generation Lutheran pastor, ordained to ministry in 2006. Since 2014, David has led Spirit of Joy! through a time of exciting renewal in our ministry as our Pastor and the lead of our Redevelopment process. As of 2017, Pastor David has been called as the regular, long-term Pastor of our community. Pastor David attended Roanoke College, the School of Theology at the University of the South, and the Lutheran School of Theology at Gettysburg. Pastor David has a passion for building community and sharing the Gospel. He regularly speaks throughout the country on how ministries can use digital tools to better proclaim the Good News and build deeper relationships. He has spoken at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza, in many regional ELCA gatherings, and works one on one with congregations. Pastor David's ministry has been featured in The Lutheran and PLGRM magazines, and the books Click2Save, The Social Media Gospel, and Let's Kill Sunday School Before it Kills the Church. Pastor David consults with congregations, synods, and non-profits across the country on leading organizational renewal. Pastor David lives in The Woodlands with his wife Megan and his daughter. In his free time, Pastor David enjoys playing golf badly, reading, and learning and teaching about technology. [Read more...]
Holly Werner, Preschool Director
I began working at Children of Joy! in 2012. Before moving to Houston in 2011, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA and taught First Grade. I graduated from Clarion University with a dual degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and then received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University. My husband and I live in Magnolia with our three children, two of which attended Children of Joy!. I love baking and spending time with my family traveling to the beach, riding bikes and swimming! I believe all children have different learning styles and I help teachers incorporate them into their classrooms. My goal at COJ! is to continue to assist the teachers in giving the children the best possible learning experiences possible to help them develop skills for Kindergarten and life. [Read more...]
I began working at Children of Joy! in 2012. Before moving to Houston in 2011, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA and taught First Grade. I graduated from Clarion University with a dual degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and then received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University. My husband and I live in Magnolia with our three children, two of which attended Children of Joy!. I love baking and spending time with my family traveling to the beach, riding bikes and swimming! I believe all children have different learning styles and I help teachers incorporate them into their classrooms. My goal at COJ! is to continue to assist the teachers in giving the children the best possible learning experiences possible to help them develop skills for Kindergarten and life. [Read more...]
Kristi Allen, Financial Director
I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, Go Pokes! I moved to The Woodlands in 2004 although, I am originally from Oklahoma. I have two daughters and one son, but I am an empty nester now. I enjoy baking, crafting, shopping and working out. My youngest daughter began at Children of Joy! Preschool in the fall of 2004 in the Ladybug Toddler classroom. She went all the way through our program to the Butterflies. I began working at COJ! in the spring of 2007 as the Financial Director. I have seen many COJ! families come through the program and witnessed many changes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here! [Read more...]
I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, Go Pokes! I moved to The Woodlands in 2004 although, I am originally from Oklahoma. I have two daughters and one son, but I am an empty nester now. I enjoy baking, crafting, shopping and working out. My youngest daughter began at Children of Joy! Preschool in the fall of 2004 in the Ladybug Toddler classroom. She went all the way through our program to the Butterflies. I began working at COJ! in the spring of 2007 as the Financial Director. I have seen many COJ! families come through the program and witnessed many changes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here! [Read more...]