My Favorite Administrative Professionals

I have worked with some incredible church administrative assistants/secretaries in my years of youth ministry. Almost every one has become a dear friend, and none moreso than the one I want to highlight today on this Administrative Professionals day, and that is Jeanne Johnson at Pine City Evangelical Free Church.

She has given her all to the church through the years and does far more for others behind the scenes than anyone will ever know. It's not because she's a workaholic, but out of a sense of love for the church and people and desire to do the very best job possible that she is often there early mornings and late nights on various days of the week. She pours her time and energy into her job and works with a true servant's heart. She strives for excellence without being an unhealthy perfectionist. She always seeks to learn more so she can serve better. Jeanne is one of the hardest workers I have ever served with.

You don't have to work in church ministry for long before you realize that it is very difficult. You take all kinds of criticism and abuse - mostly unfair and sometimes even from the very people you work under. Jeanne has suffered more than her fair share of this and yet in spite of the hurtful and untrue barbs she has taken in the past, she continues to serve with a cheerful attitude, humble spirit, and open heart. She is always willing to talk with people and is one of the best listeners I know.

So congratulations, Jeanne, on this special day. I dearly miss serving alongside you but will always count it a privilege to know you and call you my friend. Have a great AP day!! We love you!!!