Vanessa Barrett

Job Title: Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor / Communications Associate

On the SLFUMC staff since: April 1999

Birthday: December 16

Family: A son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Grace, a daughter Katlin, two grandbabies, Jammie and Monica, and a spoiled poodle named Jewelz.

My Ministry Calling: To enhance the church’s communication of God’s message using graphic design to create visual images.

What I Enjoy about Serving at SLFUMC: The encouragement, support and freedom I receive from the Senior Pastor to learn and grow. It was here that I discovered my talent for graphic design.

My Relationship with Christ: Because of my wonderful parents, I have always known Christ. During my teenage years and into my early thirties, this world and all it has to offer became more appealing than a relationship with Jesus. One day, as I sat on my couch in tears, God asked me, “Are you done yet? Are you tired of struggling along without Me?” The answer was yes and at that moment I asked Him to take control of my life once again.

Interesting or Unusual Facts About Myself: In the winter, I like to drive in the car with all of the windows down and the heat on full blast!

Favorite Movie of All Time: Ever After: A Cinderella Story with Drew Barrymore

Favorite Type of Food: Mexican!

Favorite Thing to Do on a Saturday: Sleep in!

Favorite Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

A Historical Figure I Would Like to Meet: Hadassah (Esther, Queen of Persia)

In High School I Was Most Likely to Be: Working on the Yearbook

These Days I Am Most Likely to Be: Designing posters and worship slides