Name: Terri Larson
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Phone: 909-539-3753
Job Title: Strategic Program Director
Hometown: Chino Hills
How did you connect with Kingdom Causes?
My first connection was with Ryan VerWys with Kingdom Causes Bellflower as we were both part of a network of leaders working in Christian Community Development. Soon thereafter I met with Brad and felt a heart connection with Kingdom Causes vision, mission, and core values. In January 2008 I came on staff to work part-time as a coach in support of Kingdom Causes city catalysts, while continuing working part time as Executive Director of another organization that focused on asset-based community development in So CA. In January 2009 the two organizations shall merge. This merge expands the work in So CA, bringing city catalysts and Christian community developers together for shared planning, shared resources, shared learning and shared regional results.
What is your role (title & descriptions)?
Coach, cheerleader, water girl to the individual city catalysts; Regional Training Coordinator; Let’s Partner Network
What's the best thing about the city you live in?
My neighborhood that is filled with wonderfully diverse people who we are fortunate enough to share life.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Hang with my husband; reading; gardening; cooking; sewing; prayer and journaling; lunch or coffee with a close friend
What was your first job?
Marty’s Country Store in Artesia
What is your favorite meal?
Angel Hair Pasta
What is your favorite movie or book?
Fiddler on the Roof and Les Miserables
What makes you laugh?
Memories of my children when they were little; my husband, his family and all of their cooky impersonations; anytime and anywhere with my sisters is always worth a good belly laugh; anytime I watch America’s Funniest Home Videos; hearing other people laugh is contagious to me; and of course laughing at myself is quite common
If you were stuck on a desert island what one thing would you want with you?
Fishing pole
Tell us about your family...
My husband, Scott, and I have been married for 25 years. I am so fortunate to share life’s ups and downs with my best friend and encourager. Scott has owned his own business for 30 years and in the off hours is a musician at heart, spending time and resources on writing and recording. Our son, Sandon, is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, currently teaches at Biola University and Santa Ana Community College. He was recently married to his lovely bride, Laura, who is beautiful on the inside and out and is the perfect addition to our family. We have twin daughters. Jena is currently attending Mt. San Antonio College and is working at a local movie theatre. Janelle is also attending Mt. San Antonio College and is working at a local department store in photography. We love spending time together laughing, cooking, vacationing, and sharing life.