John and Terri have been married since 1983. John is a supervisor for one of the top printing companies in the nation. He is also a musician, he plays the bass guitar. He is currently attending Rockbridge Seminary and TCC. He teaches ESL at our local church. Terri and John have worked with children in many different settings. They have worked with kids of all ages at Mayfield Road Baptist Church for the past 21 years and with Mission Arlington for the past 11 years. Terri was the Children's Coordinator for 5 years, a children's Sunday School teacher along side John in 2nd grade, a GA director/leader, paid nursery worker for 6 years and a substitute teacher at their WEE@MRBC Preschool Program. She has done in-home kid care off and on for 25 years. She loves working with kids and keeps coming back to that. Terri is working on an associates degree in Elementary Education. They have 4 children, ages 8-22. They homeschooled since 1997. John is a helper and sub at MTCKC. The kids LOVE Mr. John!
Samantha is our oldest child. She turns 23 in February. She is working towards her degree in Early Childhood Education and working full time. She moved into management at an early age of 19. She is a manager at Target. She became a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultantlast year. She enjoys serving at church with the children and youth. She loves children and animals. She is growing up quickly and it is hard to believe more than 22 years have gone by already. We are very proud of her. She is a helper and sub at MTCKC. She is GREAT with the kids!
Nicholas is 17 and in the 12th grade. He used to play the tuba but is now doing wonderfully at the piano and plays the bass guitar. He also plays the acustic guitar in our churches youth worship band and sings. He is even working on composing some of his own music. He is teaching himself how to play the electric guitar and drums, too. He loves learning the songs for video games and playing them on the piano, fishing and going paint balling with our churches youth group. He loves to books but doesn't always find the time to read.
Jonathan is 10 and in the 5th grade and loves all sports. He loves video games and playing with friends. His favorite thing to do is play board games. He has learned to play chess. He loves to play outdoors and run and climb. Racing is a big thing for him. He is in RA's at church as well as children's choir. He is really good at drawing. He loves playing with the kids that come here.
Jennifer is 8 and is in the 3rd grade this year. She is a free spirit that is good at playing by herself or with others. She has a smile that lights up a room and fills your heart with joy. She makes friends with any and everybody. This is her third year in GA's. She enjoys going to GA camp in the summer as well as doing many other church related activities.