Rita Murphy

Department: Preschool Ministry
Joined Crossgates Staff: 1993
Areas of Ministry: Weekday Preschool
Family: Husband: Ken; Sons: Ryan, Stephen, John; Daughters-in-law: Laura & Christy; Grandson: Seth
Saved: I surrendered my life to Jesus at age 13 when I heard the gospel preached in a small mission church in south Louisiana.
Education: B.S. in Education from University of LA at Lafayette
Previous Lines of Work: I taught high school Child Development for seven years, then retired from the classroom to devote time to my family.  Since coming to CBC, I’ve taught three year olds in our Weekday Preschool (7 years), served as Preschool Associate (2 years) and as Kindergarten Director (2 years).
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: By age 3, 50% of character is already set; by age 5, 80%.

FAVORITE
Book: Redeeming Love
Food: Seafood
Snack Food: Chocolate
Place in the World: Beach
Place to Pray: Outdoors
Hobbies: Reading
Bible Story: Esther
Best Thing Someone said to you: You’ve made a positive difference in my child’s life.
Life Verse: Proverbs 3: 5-6
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Watching God turn everyday experiences into “Aha” moments.
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