.Jennie Hoekstra grew up at Calvary Church where her dad Howard Hoekstra served as pastor for 28 years. Calvary Church has always held a special place in her heart, and she is so thankful God led her back in 2022 to serve as the KidsLife Director.

Jennie has 3 children, son Austin and daughters Gianna and Cierra.

Following her family's generational legacy she has always felt called to use the gifts given her to minister to children and their families. She has acquired certifications in several areas of child development and children’s ministry.

She strives with passion and intention to cultivate programming that reaches beyond teaching biblical truth. Her lessons cultivate aspects of life-application that will continue to grow in the kids' hearts and guide them in for the rest of their lives.

Her goal is to help children understand how they can have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Her foundational faith has sustained and thru-out her life and she continues to grow in her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Her desire is to see children and families connect on a deeper level as she follows God’s leading and looks to him for wisdom and direction each day.

To God be the Glory great things he has done!