Lisa Carden is one of the best leaders I know. She has given leadership to the Preschool Ministry at Clear Creek Community Church from the inception of the church until now. For five years she worked as a volunteer, and now for ten years she has been on our staff. The ministry has grown from a few children in a school hallway and two baby beds to include more than 400 children each week, 100+ volunteers and a great Pee Wee Ville, Pee Wee Space Station and Pee Wee School staff.Lisa is a founding member of CCCC. And even though she, Mark and the kids were away for a couple of years, she still provided the materials needed for the Preschool ministries.
Lisa spearheaded the development of our two-day-per-week preschool when CCCC met in temporary space. And the Pee Wee School has developed into an incredible opportunity for children and their families in the Bay Area.
Lisa has risen to meet the multiple challenges that growing churches face. She knows what it is like to try to provide a safe, quality environment for children while CCCC met in multiple schools for over eight years. She built a volunteer intensive ministry that has a strong sense of team. She provided the vision to build our current preschool facilities and she gave direction to the establishing a new preschool ministry at our Clear Springs Campus, Pee Wee Space Station. She has developed a wonderful team of people who serve faithfully with her. Read the team member’s comments about Lisa below.
Lisa's passion to create an environment for PeeWees to learn about Jesus and for us to be part of God's plan is what drives the excellence in PeeWee Ministry.—Sonia Rajaji
As a ministry leader, Lisa has incredible vision and has a contagious passion for PeeWee’s and teaching them about Christ. As a friend, Lisa always remembers the small stuff (dates, anniversaries, etc…), surprises you with muffins ”just because”, and prays you through all the gunk life throws at you. –Catherine Pearce
Lisa is one of the most focused and organized people I know, but the thing I love most about working with her is how much fun she is. –Sylvia Hartschuh
As my boss, mentor and friend Lisa encourages, inspires and leads me to new thoughts, actions and constant growth. –Colleen KofalIn addition to all the above, Lisa has been a great friend with a deep love for God and his church. I’m forever grateful to God for Lisa and her family. Lisa, we thank God for your excellent leadership and faithful service over the last ten years.
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Just wanted to say thanks for all you do for the children of CCCC. Our kids have benefited soo much from peeweeville and creekkids it is amazing. At a time when they were struggling with their mom being out in her addiction,CCCC provided the love and support to keep them stable and loved. Thank you for giving your time and love. Kelly McLeroy Hannah and David McGinty's soon to be step mom/mommy
Lisa has been a not only a friend but mentor to me as I am mothering preschool aged girls. I am grateful and thankful for her love for the Lord, children, and Clear Creek. She has served many families well and will continue to the grow PeeWeeville into an amazing place for future generations.
Thank you Lisa and Happy 10 years!
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