Brenda Arden is a Nebraska native. She is a graduate of Concordia
University in Seward, NE with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Education and a Concentration in Early Childhood. Brenda taught for
21 years at St. James Lutheran School in Lafayette, IN. During her time
at St. James, she was the teacher/director of Preschool 3s and Pre-
Kindergarten 4s for 9 years followed by 12 years as the second grade
teacher. Brenda married her husband Michael in June 2005. They
moved to Gainesville, FL in June 2020 when Brenda accepted the call to
serve as the preschool director at Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool.
She received her Florida Director Credential from the Department of
Children and Families in January 2021.
Brenda feels blessed to be serving in our preschool ministry connecting
hearts to Jesus. In her “spare time”, she enjoys walking, watching
movies, spending time with near and faraway family and friends, hiking
at the Florida State Parks, and trips to the beach. One of her favorite
Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.” Brenda is thankful for God’s plan to be
serving at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool.
University in Seward, NE with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Education and a Concentration in Early Childhood. Brenda taught for
21 years at St. James Lutheran School in Lafayette, IN. During her time
at St. James, she was the teacher/director of Preschool 3s and Pre-
Kindergarten 4s for 9 years followed by 12 years as the second grade
teacher. Brenda married her husband Michael in June 2005. They
moved to Gainesville, FL in June 2020 when Brenda accepted the call to
serve as the preschool director at Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool.
She received her Florida Director Credential from the Department of
Children and Families in January 2021.
Brenda feels blessed to be serving in our preschool ministry connecting
hearts to Jesus. In her “spare time”, she enjoys walking, watching
movies, spending time with near and faraway family and friends, hiking
at the Florida State Parks, and trips to the beach. One of her favorite
Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.” Brenda is thankful for God’s plan to be
serving at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool.