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Sylvia
Peterson 
Children's Ministry Director
(615) 256-2123, ext. 251
sylviap@belmont.org
Occupation(s): Director of Children’s Ministries, Wife, Homemaker and Mommy
Education: Kenmore High School, North Central Bible College (1 year)
Family: Husband of 27 years, Michael, together we have two beautiful daughters – one store-bought, Anna XiWang, 10 and one homemade, Kelly Nicole, 8.
Hobbies: Writing, theatre/movies, playing piano, watching TV land, reading, playing with my children at the pool
Likes: a whole day with no agenda, morning coffee with flavored cream, family vacations, the creative process, time with my best friend
Dislikes: a whole day with constant agenda (that has been set for me), no coffee, laundry, dishes – housekeeping of any sort (I was meant to have servants.)
Favorites....
Books: The Mitford Series, Redeeming Love – anything by Francine Rivers
Movies: It Happened One Night, the movies from the 30’s and 40’s, any old musical – I love it when people burst into song for no reason
Quote: “What God has given us is all we need; we require nothing more. It's not a question or supply - it is a question of the presence of the Lord." J. Hudson Taylor |
Becky
Nickins
Children - Nursery
(615) 256-2123, ext. 283
beckyn@belmont.org
Occupation(s):
Children’s Administrative Pastor and Nursery Director
at Belmont Church
Education:
Middle Tennessee State University, B. S.
Family:
Married Steve Nickins in 1983; two daughters; Jenni
B. Nickins (1985), Molly (1988).
Hobbies:
My children and their hobbies
Likes:
I like people. I love to laugh!
Dislikes: I despise traffic, rushed agendas, and noise. My pet
peeve is that our culture is geared to always indulging
in t.v., radio, computer, computer games, and the many
forms of “busyness” that take us away from
relationships.
Favorites....
Books: “The Bible”, “Tale of Three Kings”, “Hinds Feet on High Places”, “Cosmic Christmas”
Movies: “Steel Magnolias”, “White Christmas”,
and “Fiddler On The Roof”
Quote: “All that I have seen teaches me to trust the
Creator for all that I have not seen”
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Carla
Jones
Director - Toddlers
(615) 256-2123, ext. 282
carlaj@belmont.org
Occupation(s): Wife, Mom, Step-mom, and Grand-mom!!!! Pre-school Director and Special Events Childcare Director at Belmont Church. (also purchaser for Children’s Ministries)
Education: Oklahoma Christian University and Abilene Christian University
Family: I am married to Kevin, and step-mom to Michael and Timmy. My sons are Colby and Trevor and grandson Hayden, and daughters Hayley and Maegan and granddaughter Bryten.
Hobbies: Hiking, walking and talking with Mr. Jones! Keeping Grandbabies. Nashville Symphony Chorus, pen & ink and watercolor art, decorating.
Likes: Stay at home mornings! A cup of coffee shared with a friend, Banana Cream Pie
Favorites....
Books: My favorite book is usually the one I am reading at the time you ask me!
Movies: “Hook” and most any “old” musical!
Quote: “Joy is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ!” - Wm. Vanderhoven
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Kim Bischoff
Children's Ministries Assistant
(615) 256-2123, ext. 250
KimB@belmont.org
Occupation(s): Children's Ministries Assistant
Education: Kelloggsville High School, Trevecca Nazarene University (1.5yrs.)
Family: Parents: Rhonda & John Bischoff; Siblings: Chris, Richard & Kelly, and my sis Cynthia.
Favorite Books or Writings: The Bible, Redeeming Love – Francine Rivers, From Heaven to Earth – Bill Johnson
Hobbies: Reading, Worshipping, Movies, hanging with friends, traveling,
Likes: Gifts, birthdays, movies, fashion, makeup, creative things…
Dislikes: Fakeness
Favorites....
Scripture: "At least there is hope for a tree: if it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. It’s roots may grow old in the ground and its stump die in the soil, YET at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a plant." Job 14:7-9
"Kingdom of God COME, Will of God be DONE" Matthew 6:10
Movies: Narnia, Prince Caspian, Kingdom of Heaven, Singing in the Rain, Pride and Prejudice, Comic book movies, and the list goes on…
Albums: Your Love Never Fails (Jesus Culture,) Relentless (Misty Edwards,) Awake (Josh Groban,) Cannons (Phil Wickham,) Indiana (Jon McLaughlin,) Greatest Hits (Lenny Kravitz,) Isa (Isa Couvertier,) Details (Frou Frou,) Speak for Yourself (Imogine Heap)
Websites: http://www.ibethel.org
http://www.jesusculture.org
http://www.kvministries.com
Quote: “My name is Steve, Steve Garrett” ~ Steve Garrett
“You will always reflect the nature of the world you are most aware of” ~ Bill Johnson
“You can’t redefine Jesus with the law” ~ Kris Vallotton
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Roy
and Sondra Howe
Director - Grades 1 to 5
(615) 256-2123, ext. 281
ROYHOWE@comcast.net
Occupation(s):
Roy: Grounds Keeper, Director of Grade School Ministry
& WOW, Katherine House house-parents
Sondra: Finance Administrator, Metro Government; Diector of Grade School Ministry & WOW, Katherine House house-parents
Education:
Roy: High Shool, Sebring, FL/ Sondra: BA, Stephens College, Columbia, MO
Family:
Roy/Sondra: 3 Sons and 2 grandchildren
Hobbies:
Roy: Photography & Fishing/ Sondra: Cooking
Likes:
Roy: Sharing Jesus, hanging out with children
Sondra: Spending time with family & friends, getting a pedicure
Dislikes:
Roy: Driving in traffic/ Sondra: Being disorganized
Favorites….
Scripture:
Roy: Prov. 4:20-22/Psalm 23/Romans 11:29/ Sondra: Numbers 6:24-26, Galatians 6:17
Books:
Roy: Anything by Smith Wigglesworth or E.W. Kenyon
Sondra: A Shepherd Looks at Psam 23
Movies:
Roy: Forest Gump/ Cat Ballou/ Sondra: Fiddler on the Roof
Albums:
Roy: Exalted (Ron Huff)/ Sondra: I Belong to Jesus (Dennis Jernigan)
Websites:
Roy: www.bookcloseout.com/ Sondra: www.cefonline.com and www.kewpie.net
Quote:
Roy: When down in the valley, farm it.
Sondra: "Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit."
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