Linda G. Howard (in the center) author of The Special Gathering Blog has served within the mentally challenged community for more than 20 years. She began working with The Special Gathering in 1989. One of her first responsibilities was editing the ministry newsletters and directing the choir.
Slowly, new responsibilities were added, including serving as Area Director and New Program Development. She pioneered two programs. The first in DeLand, Florida and the other in Vero Beach, Florida. Currently, she serves as Area Director for The Special Gathering of Indian River. She oversees two programs, Melbourne, Florida and Vero Beach. Additionally, she serves as co-publisher of the ministry newsletter, Connecting Pointand as the author of this blog.
Mrs. Howard has a BA in Organizational Management from Warner Southern College and a MA in Ministry from Moody Graduate School. She is the author of four published books. They are Mothers are People, Too, The Secret Life of a Housewife, Sons for King Yah. Also she was the ghost-writer for Pat Williams’ book, Love Her, Like Him. Mothers are People, Too and The Secret Life of a Housewife were best sellers in the Christian publishing world. Together they sold almost a million copies. She is an award-winning author who has published hundreds of magazine articles in such magazines as Christianity Today, Charisma, and Ministries Today.
Frank S. Howard is her husband. He is a retired Aerospace Technologist who worked for NASA. They have three adult children and four grandchildren.
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February 15, 2010 at 12:33 am
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September 3, 2010 at 7:04 am
Hi Linda, Penny and I are standing with you in prayer, Larry.
September 3, 2010 at 10:13 am
Thank you, Larry. I. also, pray for you and Penny and your ministry everyday.
December 11, 2010 at 10:10 am
Hi, Linda,
Our church family is so looking forward to fellowship with the Special Gathering tomorrow! Will they present the pageant, or music only? I’d like to get the bulletin right, and can tweak that part up until midnight or so. I was a little distressed that Cornerstone wasn’t on your “performance” schedule, but on second thought, that would have been a little tough to handle an “unknown quantity” for dinner on the grounds!
We’ve moved the pulpit back, so you’ll be able to center the choir on the stage and have more room than you sometimes do.
Blessings!
Brenda
December 13, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Thank you, Brenda, for the wonderful hospitality of your congregation. It was such a joy to be a part of your fellowship. Everything was wonderful for us.