While we were working on her retirement plans, Family Shield's beloved leader, Kay Meyer, went to be with her Savior on December 9, 2024. Needless to say, for believers this is often bittersweet news. Kay did a lot of work on her own out of love for the Lord and her ministry (and without financial compensation), that none of us could do with our family and work commitments. The Board of Directors had a very big question to answer: What happens next for Family Shield Ministries? One thing was sure, if we continued, some things would have to change.
After prayerful consideration, the Board of Directors unanimously decided that too many families are in crisis to give up on Family Shield without giving it a good, honest effort to keep going. Without our faithful leader, but with God's guidance to change some things, we will give it a try and see where He leads.
In preparation for Kay's retirement, we hired Shirley, our new business and ministry coordinator, but do not have the funds to hire an Executive Director to lead the ministry at this time. Until funds are raised, individual board members have taken on certain responsibilities: overall team leader and communication coordinator (Rev. Mark Frith, president), newsletter and website leader (Laura Arndt), podcast and radio leader (Rev. Mark Femmel), and business and ministry coordinator (Shirley Durrwachter).
What can you expect?
- Kay Meyer’s passion for ministry will always be at the heart of Family Shield Ministries.
- We will continue to meet as necessary to determine the direction of Family Shield.
- We will continue to fundraise to continue current Family Shield ministries and hire an Executive Director.
- We will streamline the number of ministries under the Family Shield umbrella until we can hire an Executive Director.
- Newsletters will continue, but will look different and information may come from a variety of sources.
- The website is under construction to simplify and reorganize its content.
- Podcasts and radio programs will continue as is because they have already been recorded, but stay tuned, changes may be coming.
- We will continue to communicate with you as best we can given our current circumstances. Shirley is always there to answer your emails (witnesstofamilies@gmail.com).
For now, we focus on keeping things going and figuring out finances and necessary changes. We remember that God loves His children, pray for His guidance, His inspiration, and His blessing. We thank and praise Him for all He has done through Family Shield Ministries and look forward to walking in His will, whatever that may be.
We ask that you keep us in your prayers, Family Shield Ministries Board of Directors