Kayla Olson - Leader of Children and Family Discipleship

I have been on staff at St. Peter since December of 2023. The Lord led me to ministry in a rather indirect manner. I originally studied engineering out of high school before deciding it was not for me and entered the workforce. I held various positions in the Peoria Public School District before moving on to grocery management. These jobs afforded me the opportunity to reconnect with the faith I had been raised in and to get involved in my home congregation. Ultimately, I received a B.A. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Director of Christian Education (DCE) from Concordia University Chicago in 2016.

Before coming to St. Peter, I worked in Children and Family Ministry in Yorkville, IL. I have a strong passion for equipping parents and families to grow in faith together and to connect children to faith mentors who can help them grow as disciples of Jesus. Sometimes this involves breaking the ice with silly games or crazy costumes.

I grew up in a small town in Central IL and enjoy spending my time camping, hiking, and backpacking. Spending time in God's creation is my favorite way to connect with the Creator. I also love sports, though I'm better at watching them than participating in them.