Brenda Jergenson
Brenda grew up in West Central Minnesota. During her high school years, she attended a small private Christian school in New London. She went on to college and graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in special education. She met her husband Leonard during her summer months at home and they got married at The AG Church in 1988. They expanded their family through adoption with three children. Brenda was a special education teacher in the Willmar school district for 34 years. During these years, she was involved at The AG Church as a Sunday School teacher, assisted her husband in Royal Rangers, and was the kitchen coordinator. After retiring from teaching Brenda joined Children’s Corner!
Fun Fact: Brenda has raised Siberian Huskies and has a pet snake named Candy.
One Minute Witness: My parents were saved while I was in middle school. It was during that time that I gave my heart to Jesus. I attended a Pentecostal church every Wednesday and twice on Sundays, so it just became part of my normal life. In 9th grade, I was pulled from high school to attend a private church-based school. I became knowledgeable about Scripture, but it really didn’t sink into my heart. I grabbed the opportunity to attend Oral Roberts University. I would like to say that by attending one of the best Christian colleges my faith grew even stronger, but it didn’t. I took the opportunity of being away from home to do whatever I wanted. This behavior led to me becoming pregnant. It was during this time that I did a lot of soul searching and I rededicated my life to Jesus. I knew that placing my son up for adoption was the right choice, which I have never regretted and to this day, we have a great relationship.