Naomi Gaede-Penner is a writer, educator, and speaker with a master's degree in Counseling. She has been published in newspapers, magazines, and books. Her favorite projects have included:
- giving Author Talks
- editing and writing the column "Telling Our Stories" by the (Kenai) Peninsula Clarion
- teaching "Writing the Personal Story" at the Kenai Peninsula College
- researching and writing her Prescription for Adventure book series
She rollerblades, bikes, collects words, bakes cinnamon rolls on Saturdays, loves a good hamburger, listens to Tim McGraw and Toby Keith, and can't imagine living without a piece of land. See pictures of her adventures.
Naomi has been recognized as gifted for leadership by Christianity Today.
Learn about her company Change Points.
| In Memory of Copperfield | |
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March 6, 1990 - June 10, 2006 |
- Apr 2003, edited "United We Stand, Part II," for Corn Bible Academy.
- Jan 2000, "The Three Boys."
- Jan 1998, completed non-fiction manuscript: " 'A' IS FOR ANNA: ANAKTUVAK, ALASKA."
- Oct 1983, writer/editor/graphic designer for "Memories & Meals," (history/cookbook for Deer Creek Christian Camp, Bailey, Colorado).
- Aug 2004, "More than a Name: What makes a Mennonite?," The Christian Leader.
- May 2004, "Stitched Together," Conference Connections.
- Nov 14, 2002, "Cruisin' Cornflakes," Washita County Enterprise.
- Aug 2002, "Left Behind: A Journey Through Grief," The Christian Leader.
- Mar 2000, "Missionary-mindedness for the New Century," The Christian Leader.
- Spring 1992, "God's Presence through the Grief Process," Focal Point.
- Spring 1990, "Sermon Variations that Made an Impression," Lay Leadership.
- 1989, "Using Words to Motivate," Super Sunday School Source Book, (David C. Cook Publishing, Co.).
- Summer 1988, "Natural Birth for New Ministries," Lay Leadership.
- Spring 1988, "Reaching Others, From the Inside Out," DUOLOS LOGOS.
- Winter 1988, "When it's Time to Leave," Lay Leadership.
- Oct 13, 1987, "Check in with the Checked Out," The Christian Leader.
- May 1987, "Contract Won by Using Adjustable Radius Forms," Concrete Construction.
- Oct 1986, "The Effective and Economical Construction of Box Culverts," Concrete Construction.
- May/June 1985, "Converted to Camping," Virtue.
- Dec 1981, "Adoration," The Christian Leader.
