Christie Penner Worden is an author, international speaker, and the Communications Director for Jesus Collective. With a focus on equipping and coaching, resourcing and training, Christie is a strategic leader who is passionate about discipling children, empowering leaders and providing effective support to those who love and serve today’s kids. Christie is a credentialed pastor with the BIC denomination, has the Engage Certificate in Children’s Ministry through Bethel Seminary, and is a certified coach with The International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM).

As a visionary leader, Christie shares her wonder and what-ifs with dreamers and doers alike. She collaborates with organizations including David C. Cook, Ministry Spark, INCM, New Wine, KidzMatter,Awesome KidMin Community, Lead Volunteers, Collide Kids Podcast, Bible Talk, The Unstuck Group, and local churches across Canada.

From writing articles to hosting weekend-long workshops, Christie can generally be found somewhere in the future where the Church is thriving and her diversity is the very definition of unity in One Body. Christie uses her voice as an advocate for the silent Church with a grand vision shared by children everywhere for a world where all are welcome, included, loved, and celebrated.