Our "Minister of the Day" today is Rebecca Rose Germany Stevens, MUW Class of 2004, who is Director of Youth Ministries at Starkville First United Methodist Church, and a co-worker of Jane Windham, who we met earlier. Rebecca, who came to Starkville after spending four years as a Director of Youth Ministries in Ocean Springs, MS, was a Herin Leader and a member of the Silhouette Social Club while at Mississippi University for Women. She is currently pursing her Master of Divinity degree via Asbury Theological Seminary's on-line program.
Raised in the Methodist Church, Rebecca served as the Music Intern at Columbus First United Methodist Church while she was at The W. While there she began to explore her call to the ministry, with the assistance of Dr. Sam Morris. "My time at the W was a time to grow closer to the Lord and to meet the best friends of my life. I truly believe that every experience while there in some way served to draw me closer to the Lord" stated Rebecca.
While she finds the service aspect of her ministry to be the most rewarding, part, her main challenge is organization.
When asked what advice she would you have for MUW students considering a ministry like hers, Ms. Stevens replied "Ask questions and be open to exploring every single opportunity" She advises those trying to find their spiritual path to "Pray - but be sure that your prayers involve a lot of listening!"
Rebecca's hobbies include music, coffee, running, and anything to do with her two year old son, Manny. She and her husband Jeremy also have a boxer named Franny (and if she sends us a picture of Franny, we'll run it on "Fur Baby Friday"). Mixing ministry and family responsibilities can be "Difficult, overwhelming, stressful, but above all a wonderful blessing" remarked Rebecca, who considers herself fortunate to have a job that allows her serve her Savior; and says "It all balances out in the end!"
When asked if there was anything else she wanted to tell us, Rebecca closed by saying "I love being able to say that I am a W girl!" We love that you love it Rebecca, and thanks for visiting with us today.
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