Amanda Wheeler
I have the joy of serving as the Rock Kids Director here at The Rock Church. I’m originally from Croghan, NY—a small town in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains—and now I live with my amazing husband, Andy, our sweet daughter, Abigail, and our basset hound, Lucy.
I grew up attending the Catholic Church, mostly on holidays like Easter and Christmas, but even with limited involvement, I can remember sensing God’s presence from a young age. It felt like He was gently speaking to my heart, even if I didn’t fully understand Him yet. Everything changed when I was 14, during a Winter Retreat at Beaver Camp. It was there that I truly encountered the love of Jesus and surrendered my life to Him. For the first time, I understood what it meant to have a personal relationship with God—not just religion, but real connection. I felt the weight of my old life lift as I chose to follow Him, eager to be made new.
Since that day, my faith has been the foundation of my life. Each day, I’m learning more about what it means to live as a beloved daughter of God—secure in His love, grounded in His truth, and continually transformed by His grace.
I absolutely love being the Children’s Ministry Director at The Rock! It’s an honor to help equip our amazing team to create fun, consistent, and meaningful opportunities for kids to encounter Jesus. I’m passionate about partnering with parents to nurture their children’s faith and lay the foundation for a lifelong relationship with God. My greatest hope is that every child who walks through our doors knows they are seen, known, and loved.
My favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:8-9—it’s such a beautiful reminder that salvation is a gift of grace. And just for fun… I love Mexican food and sharing laughs with kids (they really do say the best things!).
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Favorite Movie: A River Runs Through It
Biggest Pet Peeve: Repetitive tapping
Favorite Way to Spend a Day Off : I love to spend time in nature, crafting and cooking!
Education: Elementary Education from SUNY Potsdam
