Pastor Michael Shepard
Michael, aka Pastor Mike, has been a pastor since 1982 and is the staff pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries.
Partner Care
Thank You for Everything!
Our Partners mean the world to us. It’s why we created Partner Care. Your generous heart and life-giving spirit is contagious, and you make us want to do whatever we can to reach more people with the love of Jesus. Together, we are sharing Christ and loving people all over the globe. You are providing thirst-quenching water to entire communities, rescuing innocent girls from the horrors of human trafficking, and so much more. Thank you for helping us reach the world with the hope of Christ. We are here for YOU, so please let us know if you need anything!
Meet Your Partner Care Team
Angela Ridings
Angela has been with the ministry since 2004, and from the beginning has had a heart so big for our partners and absolutely loves serving them.
Jessica Turnbeaugh
Jessica has been with Joyce Meyer Ministries since 2004, and since then partners have held a special place in her heart. She loves praying with them and talking about all things life.
Jami Elrod
Jami is an adventurer who has a heart the size of Texas. In fact, she moved from Dallas to begin working at Joyce Meyer Ministries in 2006, after hearing Joyce on the radio.
Kim Poe
Kimberly Nicole Poe, AKA Kim Poe, is a girl mom of two outstanding young ladies. Kim grew up as a PK (pastor’s kid), who began to feel that being a Christian had to involve more than just going to church and doing good works.
Barbara Dresner
Joyce led Barbara to the Lord while teaching at a school gymnasium in 1983. And since 2005, Barbara has been working at Joyce Meyer Ministries.
Shannon Scaturo
Shannon has been serving our precious partners in various capacities since becoming part of the Joyce Meyer Ministries family in 2006.
Brandon Reidler
Brandon has been part of Joyce Meyer Ministries since 2001, and he counts it a privilege to share Christ’s love with others in many ways.
Jera Brand
She has a deep love for studying the Bible and enjoys having meaningful conversations about faith and life with those around her.
Kelley Wright
Her relationship with God deepened many years ago through Joyce’s teachings, and after attending a Women’s Conference, she knew she wanted to make Him part of her everyday life.
Shawn Arbogast
She has been walking with God for over 30 years, nurturing her passion for prayer and interceding for others. Having traveled to 47 of 50 states in North America, Shawn embraces life’s adventures with a spirit of simplicity.
Pastor Michael Shepard
Michael, aka Pastor Mike, has been a pastor since 1982 and is the staff pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries. He's absolutely over the moon with his beautiful wife, Pennie, who also works for the ministry. They love spending time with their two grown daughters and their two sets of twin grandsons...yes, two. In his free time, you can find him watching sports or at the theatre! He has a heart to serve people and loves to empower our Partners and be a catalyst to see them achieve their destiny and purpose for the kingdom.
Contact info:
mshephard@joycemeyer.org
314-934-1127
Angela Ridings
Angela enjoys finding treasures at vintage shops, crafting, and coffee chats. She is passionate about loving and helping others, and has served in ministry with her husband, Gary, for many years. They love spending time with family, friends, and making memories with their grandchildren. Angie has been with the ministry since 2004, and from the beginning has had a heart so big for our partners. She makes sure they are taken care of, prayed for and just all around loved on.
Contact info:
aridings@joycemeyer.org
314-501-8170
Jessica Turnbeaugh
Jessica has been with Joyce Meyer Ministries since 2004, where she met her husband, Joel. Years later, they are both still at Joyce Meyer Ministries and have added two kiddos, a dog, two cats...and a whole lot of coffee. Jessica loves hanging out with her kids and even more, studying the Word. Partners have always held a special place in her heart, and she loves praying with them and talking about all things life!
Contact info:
jturnbeaugh@joycemeyer.org
314-501-8173
Jami Elrod
Jami is an adventurer who has a heart the size of Texas. In fact, she moved from Dallas to begin working at Joyce Meyer Ministries in 2006, after hearing Joyce on the radio. Jami loves spending time with her husband, Jason, listening to live music, eating delicious food, rehabbing old furniture, hiking, and traveling to new places. She values any time she’s able to love on her nieces and nephews and cherishes opportunities to encourage and pray for our amazing partners.
Contact info:
jelrod@joycemeyer.org
314-934-1135
Kim Poe
Kimberly Nicole Poe, AKA Kim Poe, is a girl mom of two outstanding young ladies. Kim grew up as a PK (pastor’s kid), who began to feel that being a Christian had to involve more than just going to church and doing good works. In 2005, she “found” Joyce on TV and attended her first Women’s Conference in St. Louis, where Joyce taught about moving from religion to relationship—a message that was the catalyst to Kim’s freedom! Kim recently graduated from Bible College because she is absolutely in love with all things biblical! She also loves walking with her daughters, coffee, spending weekends reading on the patio at Panera, and serving in the bookstore at her church. She is grateful for the opportunity to laugh with, cry with, and love on our amazing Partners.
Contact info:
kpoe@joycemeyer.org
314-501-8169
Barbara Dresner
Joyce led Barbara to the Lord while teaching at a school gymnasium in 1983. And since 2005, Barbara has been working at Joyce Meyer Ministries. For many years, Barbara got to know and love on our Partners while helping them with reserved seating at Joyce’s conferences. Barbara has a big heart to serve our Partners in any way possible and especially enjoys encouraging and praying for them. She also loves spending time with her three daughters, who have all served in the US Air Force, and their families. Barbara, herself, served in the US Coast Guard Reserves and volunteered at the USO for many years. She has a deep love, respect and appreciation for our military.
Contact info:
bdresner@joycemeyer.org
314-501-8167
Shannon Scaturo
Shannon has been serving our precious partners in various capacities since becoming part of the Joyce Meyer Ministries family in 2006. In her current role as assistant to our Staff Pastor, Michael Shepard, she is honored to be even more directly involved in caring for our partners. Shannon loves to bake and take road trips with her sweet husband, Michael. And they stay busy with their three children and seven grandchildren, who are the joy of their lives!
Contact info:
sscaturo@joycemeyer.org
314-934-1126
Brandon Reidler
Brandon has been part of Joyce Meyer Ministries since 2001, and he counts it a privilege to share Christ’s love with others in many ways. Building meaningful relationships with friends and partners of the ministry is something Brandon feels deeply passionate about. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Tina, and they have two daughters, Kate and Madi. Brandon is a lover of all things baseball, exploring new coffee spots, traveling, enjoying music and movies, and spending time outdoors—especially when it’s not too hot and humid!
Contact info:
breidler@joycemeyer.org
314-724-3693
Jera Brand
Originally from Mississippi, Jera carries the warmth and hospitality of the South in all that she does. She has a deep love for studying the Bible and enjoys having meaningful conversations about faith and life with those around her. Beyond ministry, Jera delights in taking her bernedoodle, Ollie, on adventures, cheering for her favorite college football teams, and traveling the world. One of her most memorable experiences was spending a year in South Africa as a missionary, which ignited her love for global service. Jera is passionate about forming meaningful relationships with our partners and finds great joy in praying for them.
Contact info:
jbrand@joycemeyer.org
314-530-9243
Kelley Wright
Kelley has a passion for travel, always dreaming, planning, and exploring the beautiful world God has created. Her relationship with God deepened many years ago through Joyce’s teachings, and after attending a Women’s Conference, she knew she wanted to make Him part of her everyday life. When she’s not at work, Kelley treasures time spent with her husband, 3 grown daughters, and 5 wonderful grandsons. Whether it’s planning family birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or family trips, Kelley finds her greatest joy in being with the “loves of her life.”
Contact info:
kwright@joycemeyer.org
314-501-8053
Shawn Arbogast
Shawn is the proud mother of 3 children and granny of 11 awesome grandchildren, who make up what she calls “The Best Club Ever!” She has been walking with God for over 30 years, nurturing her passion for prayer and interceding for others. Having traveled to 47 of 50 states in North America, Shawn embraces life’s adventures with a spirit of simplicity. At her core, she treasures her faith, her large family, spending time in prayer, and a good cup of strong coffee!
Contact info:
sarbogast@joycemeyer.org
314-934-1144
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Sharing Christ - Loving People
Joyce Meyer Ministries is called to share the Gospel, disciple nations, and extend the love of Christ. Through media we teach people how to apply biblical truth to every aspect of their lives and inspire them to serve the world around them. Through our missions arm, Hand of Hope, we provide global humanitarian aid, feed the hungry, clothe the poor, rescue and uplift women and girls, and reach out to people of all ages and in all walks of life. Joyce Meyer Ministries is built on a foundation of faith, integrity, and dedicated supporters who share this call.
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