Jacqueline Minor's Blog

As we enter the week of Giving Tuesday, my heart is full of gratitude for what God is doing among Christian educators in our community. This past year has brought growth, connection, and countless reminders that God is at work in our schools through faithful educators who desire to honor Him in their daily calling. At Victorious Educator Ministries (VEM), our mission remains the same: to walk alongside Christian educators so they never feel alone as they live out their faith in the workplace....

“ This is the day the LORD has made . We will rejoice and be glad in it ” (Psalm 118:24). I cannot read this verse without hearing the sound of a children’s choir. I remember learning this song in multiple languages as a child. I think there is a reason that it has stayed with me for all of these years. The muscle memory of thanking God every day is one of the most valuable gifts from my childhood in church. Certainly, people who come to faith later in life can still learn the attitude of...

Have you ever had a student, colleague, friend, or family member who wouldn’t accept your help? As educators, we pour our hearts into the lives of people. We often see potential others can’t see in themselves. There are times when we offer guidance, encouragement, and support, only to watch them turn away from the very help that could change everything. I can distinctly remember one particular student who resisted every effort I made to support him. No matter what I tried, he refused to...

On my way to a recent book signing, I found myself eagerly anticipating time with fellow Christian educators. There’s something special about the bond we share. Those of us called to serve children understand the joys, challenges, and deep sense of purpose that comes from knowing we’re shaping lives for eternity. However, on this particular morning God had a lesson waiting for me, a lesson about trust. Little did I know that a traffic jam would remind me how much I still need to trust God...

As a lifelong educator, I’ve often felt concerned about the future of education. With so much change, unrest, and uncertainty in the...

This wasn’t supposed to be my blog topic this week. Honestly, God interrupted my plans, and I wasn’t all that happy about it. I hope it’s...

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such...

43 years- August 14th! My husband and I are lifelong educators. In true teacher fashion, we got married in August—right before school...

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you...

What if the secret to a joyful, resilient school year isn’t found in better lesson plans or smoother classroom routines but in a heart...