I give God all the glory. If you read how SHOUT got started, you know that Captain Cool began at Vacation Bible School (VBS) in 2003. My personal journey and testimony actually began long before that time. I grew up in the Lutheran Church. I knew Jesus and all the Bible stories, but I wasn’t living a victorious life or even a happy one for that matter.

Looking back, I think the journey began in 1986 when I accepted Jesus as my Personal Lord and Savior at the Billy Graham Crusade. More years passed until 1997 when I asked God what I believe to be the most important question of my life, which was “God, what do I keep doing wrong?” I think that’s what God was waiting for because I ended up at a Weigh Down Workshop, then in Beth Moore Bible studies, then in Joyce Meyer conferences. I caught a burning desire for God like a sponge for water. Over the last 11 years I have sat at my dinning room table during breakfast, lunch and dinner, doing Bible studies, reading the Word and seeking God.

Sometime in 2002 or 2003 God placed in me his goal of a children’s ministry. Shortly thereafter, came the invitation to be a leader at VBS and the character of Captain Cool was born. That weeklong VBS was the most fun I have ever had. I knew then that the children’s ministry was my calling. God has set a fiery passion in my heart for children; the precious fruit of the earth, and the faith walk to fulfilling this vision. I went on to play Captain Cool for the next six years.

The name SHOUT stands for Souls Hollering OUT. I use cheers, visual aids, games and the Bible to teach children about a personal relationship with Jesus, the Bible and it’s principles for living a victorious life.

Check out the Shout Messages page for a list of messages offered and a sampling of cheers.

Captain Cool is available for revivals, Camp Meetings and conventions. No meeting is too large and no church is too small for her to accept invitations to minister in.

Captain Cool’s Poem

I am captain of the Lord’s army
I strive to help you see
That Jesus is the way of life
So you can be free

I sail a ship on the ocean blue
To tell of God’s love just for you

I scan the horizon to and fro
To tell people which way to go

The Bible is my map to stay on course
Jesus is my only source

He loves it when you pray and praise
Call on the name of Jesus to be saved

Answer the call because Jesus
Is Lord of All!