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
Copperfield at Christmas

March 6, 1990 - June 10, 2006

Read The Golden Years

Other Books by Naomi
  • 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).
Other Articles by Naomi
  • 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.

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