Jeannie Newman 
Administrative Assistant

LIFE VERSE: 
Colossians 1:10  "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." 

Family:
Husband Joe of 40+ years, four adult children and their families including six grandchildren (Madison Jean, Trenton James, Oliver Philip - in the photo with me, Kaelan Patrick, Ida Jean and  Natalie Patricia).  Grandchild #7 will be arriving early in the fall! :)

Bio:
Born in St. Paul, MN, just minutes before my twin sister, Joannie.  Our family soon moved to Mt. Lake, MN, where our Dad taught Agriculture until retirement, and still resides. (Forever grateful for my Dad, Mom, brothers Jim & John, sisters Mary, Joannie & Pat!!!) 

After graduation, attended St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College) where I met my husband, Joe.  We ministered in various churches for 17 years. 

Back to Crown College where I worked in College Advancement for five years.  Then to Southview Elementary in Waconia with Title I; Office Administrator at Dallas Alliance Church in Oregon and now, on the ministry staff at Nowthen Alliance as Administrative Assistant for almost six years.

Interests:
Spending time with family & friends; decorating & caring for our home; cooking; music; indoor & outdoor plants; walking our Yorkie - "Shooter;" shopping (for gifts, for clothes, for our home . . . even for groceries . . . I just enjoy shopping!); coffee on the patio with a good book, magazine or recipe book; relaxing in the sunshine near a lake or pool . . .

Favorite Music/Musicians:
Southern Gospel & Country
Anything by the Gaithers such as "Because He Lives"
My sister Joannie Morton - playing piano
My brother John Crawford - singing & playing guitar
Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band

Favorite Movies:
"Pure Country" with George Strait
Hallmark Christmas Movies