03/20/2026
Meet our new Children’s Director Devon!
We are starting a new feature on our Grace in Action page where we feature the women of Decatur First Church of the Nazarene. We ask some questions and get to know each other. Maybe you'll be next! But first lets get to know our Children's director Devon Thomas.
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
•Born in Springfield. Grew up in Ramsey then moved to Taylorville in High School.
Do you have siblings?
•Older Brother
Who influenced you the most growing up?
•My grandma
What did you want to be when you grew up?
•Nurse
What is your current living situation? Married? Kids? Grandkids? Job?
•Married with 4 kids, Children’s Director at D1Naz
What is the thing you feel most confident about, or doing,? Example: cooking, relationships, skill, etc.
•Being a mom
Do you have a super power and if so what is it?
•Multitasking!
What would your best day look like?
•I like spending the day with my family at the lake.
Are you a traveler or a homebody?
Mountains, sea shore, or city explorer?
•Both! I like being home but also like the Mountains and Ocean.
If you were a season, which would you be and why?
•Fall, I love fall colors and Thanksgiving
What job would you be horrible at?
•Being a lead pastor, I have stage fright 😂
What is your favorite guilty pleasure? Food? Activity? Etc?
•Probably TV!
How did you come to Jesus and what is the best part of being a daughter of the KING?
•My babysitter brought me to church as a kid. Then I found youth group as a teen and have been walking with Jesus ever since. He has been the most consistent thing in my life.
What talent or skill do you bring to the Church body
•I love working with kids and their families.
