Chelsea Walker

Title:  Kids! Ministry Director

Experience:  Director of Children's Ministries at Grace Community Fellowship in Eugene, OR (2009-2011); Children's Ministries Coordinator at North Valley Friends Church in Newberg, OR (2005-2009).

Family:  Parents and brother in Portland, OR

Hometown:  Clackamas, OR (near Portland)

Educational Background:  Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at George Fox University ('09).

Hobbies:  Quality time with family and friends, laughing, pop culture, reading, blogging, cooking/baking, singing, gardening, all things crafty.

Best part about her job:  Watching children discover Christ's love for them.

Interesting things to know about Chelsea:
- Created her own major in college to best suit her call to children's ministries - took classes in ministry, communication and social work.
- Laughs loudly and often, especially at things involving Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Jimmy Fallon.
- Traveled to South Africa in college and would love to go back.
- Believes kids really do say the darndest things and keeps a notebook of kids quotes in her purse.