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GREETINGS FROM THE FOUNDERS
Thank you for your interest in Elizabeth Ministry! Know that we welcome you into the ever-widening circle of people
committed to connecting with one another on issues related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. As we journey
together to the essence of our beings, Elizabeth Ministry offers friendship, mentoring, books, gifts, tools and other
inspirational resources to remind us of our deep inner connections and true reverence for life.
If you are visiting this website to learn about Elizabeth Ministry, we hope you will discover here ways to enrich your
spirit, reach out to others and build community. If you are already an active member of Elizabeth Ministry, thank you
for all that you do to affirm, support, encourage, and assist women and their families. Please stay in touch! Let us
know what is happening in your experience of Elizabeth Ministry. The many positive letters, touching stories and
great feedback from all of you keep us going!
Please contact us if you have any questions about our resources or how to establish this needed ministry. We are
continually searching for activities, methods and resources that will assist individuals, families, churches and other
organizations nurture themselves and others. We invite you to send us suggestions!
We rely heavily on word-of-mouth to spread the news of Elizabeth Ministry. So keep talking! May each of us have
our eyes, ears and hearts open to how the Spirit is calling us to make connections!
Thank you for your interest in Elizabeth Ministry! Know that we welcome you into the ever-widening circle of people
committed to connecting with one another on issues related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. As we journey
together to the essence of our beings, Elizabeth Ministry offers friendship, mentoring, books, gifts, tools and other
inspirational resources to remind us of our deep inner connections and true reverence for life.
If you are visiting this website to learn about Elizabeth Ministry, we hope you will discover here ways to enrich your
spirit, reach out to others and build community. If you are already an active member of Elizabeth Ministry, thank you
for all that you do to affirm, support, encourage, and assist women and their families. Please stay in touch! Let us
know what is happening in your experience of Elizabeth Ministry. The many positive letters, touching stories and
great feedback from all of you keep us going!
Please contact us if you have any questions about our resources or how to establish this needed ministry. We are
continually searching for activities, methods and resources that will assist individuals, families, churches and other
organizations nurture themselves and others. We invite you to send us suggestions!
We rely heavily on word-of-mouth to spread the news of Elizabeth Ministry. So keep talking! May each of us have
our eyes, ears and hearts open to how the Spirit is calling us to make connections!
| Blessings, Jeannie Hannemann, M.A. - Founder & Executive Director of Elizabeth Ministry Bruce Hannemann, M.A. – Director of Elizabeth Ministry Men’s Ministry “Our dream is that Elizabeth Ministry will help the Church truly celebrate the gift of each child conceived and born, and fully mourn each miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth and infant or child death. By honoring sexuality, treasuring the gift of fertility, teaching natural family planning, promoting chaste living, uplifting the sanctity of marriage, helping those struggling with sexual sins, supporting those suffering infertility problems, encouraging those in the adoptive process, and assisting families with a prenatal, infant or child crisis, illness or special need, we will be a strong witness to our belief in the dignity and worth of all life.” Jeannie Hannemann, M.A. and Bruce Hannemann, M.A. †Rev. Kurt Gessner, M.A., Capuchin Founders of Elizabeth Ministry |
| Jeannie Hannemann, M.A. Jeannie is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is a dynamic woman with a passion for making connections between abstract spiritual ideas and concrete living. She has a masters degree in Community Leadership: Adult Christian Community Development, with a focus on Family Life. Jeannie has been a Family Life Minister, Early Childhood Specialist, Parent Educator and Retreat Director. Jeannie is an internationally recognized speaker, author and consultant. Her programs have won diocesan, state and national awards within the church and secular community. She is the founder and executive director of Elizabeth Ministry International. |
| Bruce Hannemann, M.A. Bruce is a husband, father and grandfather. He and Jeannie have been married for over 35 years! He has been the “behind the scenes founder” as he created the “foundation of love” that empowered Jeannie and Fr. Kurt to pursue the dream of Elizabeth Ministry. His dedication to taking care of the details of family life and ministry organization, along with providing a father’s perspective, was vital to the establishment of Elizabeth Ministry. He has a masters degree in Community Service and Administration: Adult Education. His passion for service has involved him in numerous outreach projects. He is a dynamic speaker and a sensitive poet. After years of infertility problems, pregnancy loss and the birth of a child with problems, Jeannie and Bruce are dedicated to helping families deal with special childbearing needs. He knows first hand the challenges of growing up in a dysfunctional family and offers insight on generational healing and addiction recovery. Bruce has used his video production experience to help create a video series for Elizabeth Ministry International. He taught science to college students for over 30 years and provides unique scientific insights to ministry materials. |
| Rev. Kurt Gessner, Capuchin Fr. Kurt Gessner was a Capuchin Franciscan. His understanding of parishioner’s needs, as well as church structure, came from years of serving as parish priest, diocesan consultant, and retreat master. He also served as a family therapist in the private sector and through the Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Green Bay. He had a master's degree in Community Leadership: Adult Christian Community Development, with a focus on Spiritual Direction. Fr. Kurt developed numerous programs that address the needs of families. He was an accomplished author, insightful consultant and motivational speaker. He was co-founder and the Spiritual Advisor of Elizabeth Ministry International. Fr. Kurt died on September 24, 2000. His legacy lives on through Elizabeth Ministry. |
| Elizabeth Ministry International Chapter Headquarters – Retreat & Resource Center – Life & Loss Institute – KinCommunity Association 120 W. 8th Street Kaukauna, WI 54130 Fax: 920-766-1221 Phone: 920-766-9380 E-mail: info@elizabethministry.com Website: www.elizabethministry.com |
| Our outreach is supported by generous donors and volunteers. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax-deductible donations and purchases from our on-line store are appreciated. “This website should not be interpreted as soliciting donations from persons in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, N. Carolina, N. Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S. Carolina, Utah, Virginia, W. Virginia, and Washington. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.” |
| We honor all life, cherish children, encourage families, uplift marriages, and build community. |
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