Connie McKenzie – KFN Director

Connie McKenzie is the director of the Advanced School of Children’s & Family Ministry and Children’s Ministries at Christ For The Nations. She has a M.A. from Dallas Baptist University and a B.S. from the University of Kentucky. She also graduated from Christ For The Nations Institute. She has a passion for Children’s Ministry and a tremendous burden to raise up ministers who will effectively reach children with the gospel, both in the U.S. and around the world. Connie has led many C.F.N.I. mission trips to Asia and has taken children on mission trips to Mexico

Mary Shay – Assistant KFN Director

Mary Shay is from Dallas, TX. She is a graduate of Christ For The Nations and the Advanced School of Children’s & Family Ministry. Mary recently received her degree from Dallas Baptist University. Mary has been involved in several day camps, including Camp Sonshine Maryland, Camp Sonshine Philippines and Camp Sonshine Australia. She has ministered to children in South Africa, Mexico and England. Ultimately, she loves reaching the heart of children with God’s love through creative methods, especially camps.

Christy Jackson – Administrative Assistant

Christy Jackson is from South Africa. She has a degree in Education and holds a Master’s in Adult Education. Christy also graduated from Christ For The Nations and CFNI’s School of Missions. She has taught in the South African schools as well as helping her brother start Souls Ablaze Ministry outreach. She has ministered to children in countries throughout Africa, giving her great insight into the lives of children in crisis. She loves Children’s Ministry and has a gift for teaching.

Kim Loy – KFN Day Camp Registrar

Kim grew up “all over America” as her family moved frequently.  She is a graduate of CFNI and the Advanced School of Children’s & Family Ministry.  She has ministered in Mexico, Jamaica, and taken three ministry trips to Asia; training children’s teachers and leading children’s ministry for schools in China and children in Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma and the Philippines.  She is involved in her local church through teaching the preschoolers and planning special programs for all the children.  Her gift of organization is greatly utilized in the Children’s Ministries at CFNI and KFN.

Charlene Peck – KFN Preteen Impact Registrar

Charlene is from South Africa.  She is a graduate of CFNI and CFNI's Advanced Leadership & Pastoral School.  After graduation she had the opportunity to serve short term with a ministry organization in Hollywood, California which reignited her heart for evangelism and music ministry.  She is currently enrolled in CFNI's School Of Worship & Technical Arts and finds great joy in using her administrative and graphic design giftings to serve the Children's Ministries at CFNI and KFN. 

Tiffany Toldson – Preteen Impact Registrar

Tiffany is from Las Vegas, NV. She moved to Dallas, TX in 2006 with her husband to attend CFNI. She has recently graduated from her third year at CFNI’s Advanced School of Children and Families Ministry. They have four beautiful daughters, ages 10, 7, 5, and 11 months old. Tiffany has served for the past 6 years in children’s ministry as a volunteer, children’s pastor and KFN Summer Camp leader.  Tiffany currently ministers alongside her husband as the Families Pastor at a local church while her love for children and families ministry continues to grow as she seeks God with passion.